I follow a number of pastel artists, but always come back to your site! You really demystify the process and help those who are just exploring this medium, or looking to advance their skills! What I admire most is how 'soft' your renderings are; no hard edges, beautiful shading and colour transitions. Thank you Zara!
Thank you so much that is so kind. I really appreciate your kind feedback. The soft transition of colour can be key to horse portraits so I do spend quite a bit of time getting it right. It makes it easier when you come to adding the detailed layers on top :)
Hi Elizabeth, I use a mixture of soft pastel sticks to create my own colours but the base colour which is that lighter colour I think you're referring to is the Rembrandt Burnt Umber 409.10.
Thank you so much! And that would be a soft pastel instead of a pencil, correct? I tried to find that exact color in a pencil and it seems to only be a soft pastel. You can tell how clueless I am! I sure appreciate it!
@@sharklover138 Yep that is a soft pastel stick. I don't use pencils for these types of backgrounds. I break each pastel stick into three smaller pieces so they are easier to use. No problem, happy to help :)
I use a air puffer tool to keep my surface clean. I find that the best way of keeping the dust off the surface. I have a air purifier in my studio as well.
@@sonyasonyacollins6919 I got mine from my local art shop. If you type in online air puffer tool there will be loads to choose from. They all do the same thing but the one I got doesnt even have a brand name. Its just a generic one =)
Sorry. Have to point out that horses don’t have fur, just hair, because I’m pedantic 🤓😅 And details might not show up if you’ve been too heavy handed with the base layer.
Very true but I'm so used to saying fur in tutorials that hair doesn't come as naturally 🙈. You're right about the base layer but there are a couple of ways to ensure the base layer isn't filled. With this portrait I still had lots of tooth left if I'd have needed to go back and add further details. As long as we layer correctly being aware of the level of pastel being applied I've never come to the point where I can't add more layers 😁
@@zaratomsart 😆I think because I used to be a groom it just sounded so wrong 😅🤭Yes, took me way longer than it should have to figure out I was using waaay to much on the base layers! Still, it would be no fun if it was easy😁
@@Crocs4cats haha! Everytime I say fur I think ah it's hair but it's such a hard habit to break. I'm going to be doing some people portrait tutorials and I know I'll say they have fur to hahah!
I follow a number of pastel artists, but always come back to your site! You really demystify the process and help those who are just exploring this medium, or looking to advance their skills! What I admire most is how 'soft' your renderings are; no hard edges, beautiful shading and colour transitions. Thank you Zara!
Thank you so much that is so kind. I really appreciate your kind feedback. The soft transition of colour can be key to horse portraits so I do spend quite a bit of time getting it right. It makes it easier when you come to adding the detailed layers on top :)
Wonderful and very informative video - keep them coming, love your art :)
Thank you, glad it was of use =)
One of the best tutorial ice came across.... Keep it up 🐱
Thank you that's very kind :)
Lovely, thankyou
Thank you :)
This so amazing
Thank you =)
Really is pretty! 😍😍🌸
Very nice!!! Your drawing is wonderful.🥰🥰🥰
Thank you =)
Great work
Thank you 😁
May I ask what that pretty wheat beige color is that you laid down to outline the ears? Thank you!
Hi Elizabeth, I use a mixture of soft pastel sticks to create my own colours but the base colour which is that lighter colour I think you're referring to is the Rembrandt Burnt Umber 409.10.
Thank you so much! And that would be a soft pastel instead of a pencil, correct? I tried to find that exact color in a pencil and it seems to only be a soft pastel. You can tell how clueless I am! I sure appreciate it!
@@sharklover138 Yep that is a soft pastel stick. I don't use pencils for these types of backgrounds. I break each pastel stick into three smaller pieces so they are easier to use. No problem, happy to help :)
How do I know what color pencil to use
How do get rid of any pencil dust off of the drawing.
I use a air puffer tool to keep my surface clean. I find that the best way of keeping the dust off the surface. I have a air purifier in my studio as well.
Oh really, may I ask where you get the air puffer tool from and what kind of air purifier if you don't mind me asking.
@@sonyasonyacollins6919 I got mine from my local art shop. If you type in online air puffer tool there will be loads to choose from. They all do the same thing but the one I got doesnt even have a brand name. Its just a generic one =)
found your horse demo very interesting, Thank you @@zaratomsart
😍😍😍😍😍
Sorry. Have to point out that horses don’t have fur, just hair, because I’m pedantic 🤓😅
And details might not show up if you’ve been too heavy handed with the base layer.
Very true but I'm so used to saying fur in tutorials that hair doesn't come as naturally 🙈. You're right about the base layer but there are a couple of ways to ensure the base layer isn't filled. With this portrait I still had lots of tooth left if I'd have needed to go back and add further details. As long as we layer correctly being aware of the level of pastel being applied I've never come to the point where I can't add more layers 😁
@@zaratomsart 😆I think because I used to be a groom it just sounded so wrong 😅🤭Yes, took me way longer than it should have to figure out I was using waaay to much on the base layers! Still, it would be no fun if it was easy😁
@@Crocs4cats haha! Everytime I say fur I think ah it's hair but it's such a hard habit to break. I'm going to be doing some people portrait tutorials and I know I'll say they have fur to hahah!
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