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Hi, will you be notifying us when a new project is uploaded?
Can you tell me if Canson Mi-Tientes ‘sanded paper’ would be a suitable substitute for Pastel Board? In Canada, where I am, I have easier access to the ‘sanded paper’. I have samples of both and to me, they feel very similar.
The Art Stores (Opus and DeSerres) in Surrey, B.C., do not carry Pastelbord. I researched the product and found out it is delicate and is easily damaged. Amazon, Dick Blick and others carry this product but I am worried it would get damaged in shipping. Can something else be used for the projects that are done on Pastelbord?
Carole
How soon will we know what surface to use for current project. Special surfaces like several of the artists use will require to be ordered and that usually take a week and half to two weeks to get it ordered, mailed and received? Will we get notification of the supplies we need several weeks before the schedule workshop? Continue reading
| There are several ways to blend with colored pencils. |
| 1. The first method- Using a color that has been applied as basecoat on that area. The first application of color in that area is the color I use to blend a line created by a separation of values. For Example: I basecoated with Cream, Shaded with Yellow Ochre first, and then with Burnt Sienna. If I have a line between the Yellow Ochre and the Burnt Sienna, I will use Cream which was the first color applied and blend that line in a zig zag motion. Colored pencils are transparent and the Cream has been mixed with the other two colors, Yellow Ochre and Burnt Sienna. Therefore, Cream is already in the mix. |
| 2. The Second Method – Using a Colorless Blender to blend your colors. |
| 3. The Third Method – Using Gamsol. |
| 4. The Fourth Method – Applying a light color used in that area all over everything that needs to be blended. |
| 5. The Fifth Method- Using a Scrubber Brush. |
| 6. The Sixth Method – Applying White. |
What is suede matboard?
The brand that I use is Crescent Moorman. It’s a high quality fabric matboard that is fade and bleed resistant and has a premium white conservation core and backing.
A drawing can be transferred to the suede board with graphite. The suede fabric is very receptive to graphite so when transferring a drawing to the board, make sure it’s not going on too dark.
If pigment needs to be removed from suede board, first lay a piece of Scotch transparent tape on the offending color and scratch the top of the tape with your fingernail. Gently lift the tape and this will remove color. Another method, if using Lyra Polycolor, is to dab at the color with a Lyra kneaded eraser and pigment will be removed. A stain may remain, it depends on how much pigment is embedded in the suede.
Hi Subscribers:
Welcome to the Colored Pencils Club. In this blog you can share the photos of your work with the teachers and ask questions. I want to share with you some tips for colored pencils. Five P’s to remember:
