I have several hundred pastels organixed by color and have not been happy with that, this has given me a new method to try, thank you for explaining it so clearly
No problem….there are many ways: and even shapes, one person I saw in. Mag does it in a circle. I can only share how I do it for painting in tonality. Thanks
Thank you for these great tips. I’m still growing in my pastel journey and finding that I lack reds and yellows on the darkest value range. Nice to see that Girault on the 2-3 range!
Really enjoyed this video. This method wouldn't work for me as i have very limited space. Instead I bought some clear acrylic stacking trays (usually used for makeup or jewelry). They come in several sizes, from 6 inch square to 12" x 6". You can stack them as high as you want and you can see thru to the colors inside. They're awesome, I have 2 stacks right by my easel and just love them.
One size doesn’t fit us all, limited space is a problem definitely. I could see myself still sorting pastels by values for trays then just painting from 1-2 trays leaving the other values stacked and stored. That is just me. Thanks for watching too.
Ah… that’s a common problem, have a tray that has five sections. When i use one i have the try close and the when the painting is done i can get all the values back into the larger collection of colors. If in doubt…i look at the trays in mono tone with my phone and only have to resort a few rather the whole set.
I have several hundred pastels organixed by color and have not been happy with that, this has given me a new method to try, thank you for explaining it so clearly
You’re welcome 😊 No matter what method…it takes time, that’s for sure.
This was really good, have to think about how I organize my palette. Thanks so much 😊
No problem….there are many ways: and even shapes, one person I saw in. Mag does it in a circle. I can only share how I do it for painting in tonality. Thanks
Thank you for these great tips. I’m still growing in my pastel journey and finding that I lack reds and yellows on the darkest value range. Nice to see that Girault on the 2-3 range!
I love Girault and Unison by Richarson. My fav.
This is definitely helpful. More of a monochromatic illustrator that sometimes paint some objects in a specific contrasting primary.
Thanks for the kind words and for watching.
Excellent video Avon! Such a hard concept to tackle. I still struggle even with all the squinting. Lol
Yes, it is different but keep at it…. The pay off is grand.
Really enjoyed this video. This method wouldn't work for me as i have very limited space. Instead I bought some clear acrylic stacking trays (usually used for makeup or jewelry). They come in several sizes, from 6 inch square to 12" x 6". You can stack them as high as you want and you can see thru to the colors inside. They're awesome, I have 2 stacks right by my easel and just love them.
One size doesn’t fit us all, limited space is a problem definitely. I could see myself still sorting pastels by values for trays then just painting from 1-2 trays leaving the other values stacked and stored. That is just me. Thanks for watching too.
I had mine sorted by value but found it hard putting them back. Might rethink that
Ah… that’s a common problem, have a tray that has five sections. When i use one i have the try close and the when the painting is done i can get all the values back into the larger collection of colors. If in doubt…i look at the trays in mono tone with my phone and only have to resort a few rather the whole set.