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Thanks so much Wendy! I love your descriptive words--helps me so my art in a new light.

Thanks Anna! It sounds like you are much more knowledgeable than I am. I appreciate you watching and sharing.

Thanks Sallie! Yes, it's also called carbon paper.

Yes, it is also called carbon paper. I, too remember those days when it was used to make copies.

I have also used it to trace Gwynned. It is a great way to start and saves time drawing.

Thanks so much!

Sorry to hear about your back Tracy--hope you are feeling better. Thanks so much for watching!

Thanks Cheryl! I hope you give it a try.

@@mariach46 look for transfer paper…not tracing paper. I love this idea too.

@sherrycooksley5196 thank you for this! I couldn't find it online, now I know, thanks so much 😊

You are too funny Maria! I hope you find some and give it a try.

Thanks for that info! It's also called carbon paper here in the US too. I didn't realize it came in so many other colors though.

Thanks Lena! I hope you give it a try.

Thanks Kate! It's fun to experiment with different things to make marks.

Agreed, going way too fast and tripping over words and using too many uhms and aaahs which was distracting. Perhaps having a script to follow might help.

Perhaps,a private email might be a nice ideal. next time.

Hi Jane, I appreciate that tip and the feedback for better articulation when I'm making YT videos. To be honest, I make these videos in my spare time and with little to no financial incentive so after setting up the camera, lighting, & audio I just have to go for it as afterwards I still have to upload, edit, write text, & create the thumbnail. I keep thinking I'll get better over time. I also realize that my videos aren't for everyone as I'm definitely not polished or professional.

@@LoJo99 Thanks for your support!

@@creativebeanart I'm sorry you found my verbal articulation to be distracting--that is obviously not my intent. To be honest, I make these videos in my spare time and with little to no financial incentive so after setting up the camera, lighting, & audio I just have to go for it as afterwards I still have to upload, edit, write text, & create the thumbnail. I probably would not make any video if I had to write out a script ahead of time. I realize that my videos aren't for everyone as I'm definitely not polished or professional.

I agree that it has a distressed look and a bit of uncertainty or mystery like you said. I hope you give it a try.

If I remember correctly I put the photo on top of the transfer paper and traced it that way. That should work for most anything you want to trace.

Be sure and let me know what you think Susan. Thanks for watching.

Thanks Sherry! I hope you give it a try.

Thanks Gloria! I appreciate you watching!

Janice, thanks for letting me know what I said resonated with you. All the things I share are generally a reflection of my own struggles, "Why, oh why is that paint so precious? Why am I saving it until I'm a better artist? Or until I have a grand plan? Or can make good art?" I have to push against those voices and use all my art supplies. Like you said, "what the heck are we waiting for?". You have encouraged me greatly today--knowing that this video was an inspiration is exactly why I make them. Thanks so much for watching and sharing.

Oh, I'm so glad you found this helpful! Thanks for watching and letting me know.

Oh, I appreciate that so much Kirsten! Thanks for watching and letting me know.

Sounds like I'm in good company then--payne's grey is beautiful and I've found it to be slightly different in each brand. Thanks for letting me know.

Thanks for your kind words Tina! Thanks for watching.

You totally made my day Magdalena--thank you so much for sharing your story. When I make my videos the goal I keep in mind is that I want to encourage others in their art journey and in the process it naturally helps me as well. Knowing that you are now living a more creative life due to watching my videos is such an encouragement to me. Thank you again! PS...I started my art journey at age 50! It's never too late!

Yes 😃I watched the video where you shared that and it's what gave me more courage to start, I thought to myself if Pam is doing it and it wasn't too late for her then why the heck am I holding myself back and so I grabbed an old book and began my first art journal 😀 you ignited my fire❤

@@magdalenaciorochmelgar4825 I love this so much! Thanks Magdalena!

I'm glad to hear you are going to give it a try Maria! Thanks for letting me know.

I appreciate that--I hope you give it a try.

I'm with you--I have lots of backgrounds as well Dee. Let me know if you give it a try.

@ I did, but I used a gelli print, and did the color blocking with watercolor, because I was too lazy to get out my acrylics and my watercolors were handy at the time!!! 😁 It wasn’t as good as yours, but I liked it and it was relaxing like you said!!

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@@deenichols2055 Hey, I think that's great! It's all about using what's on hand and getting in motion--not necessarily about the final result. Thanks for letting me know.

Sounds like many of us have those backgrounds just waiting for some type of creative endeavor. Let me know if you give it a try Angelina.

I agree it is a good way to warm up. It is also something out of the ordinary from what I usually do, which I think is always a great idea. Thanks for watching.

Thanks so much Lena--I hope you give it a try!

Thanks Sabine! I appreciate you watching.

Thanks for your kind words!! I appreciate you watching.

Thanks for letting me know--I appreciate getting ideas for new videos.

@@pamhemmerling I would be very interested as well! I prefer making my own things instead of preprinted patterns.

@@oneheart19 Thanks for letting me know--that is very helpful as I plan future videos.

Thanks so much!

Thanks so much!

Thanks Diane! I love your idea of abstracts combined with semi-realism the contrast will make your art so interesting.

I am right there with you Diane and totally understand about saving the good stuff for later. I am really trying to push against that tendency but some days are better than others. I do think experimentation is good so trying all the different types of art materials can be a helpful and an important part of the process. You can always come back to your watercolors or incorporate them into your art. I think Laura Horn uses watercolors with other mediums beautifully--you should check out her YT channel if you haven't already. Let me know if you try your oil paints--I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Thanks Diane, I hope you give it a try.

Glad you found it helpful Diane! Thanks for watching.

Thanks Mona! I appreciate you watching.

I appreciate that Maria! I do think it's important to figure out what you like and don't like even if it is different from everyone else.

I hope you do give it a try! Thanks for watching!

Oh, I love hearing about your process LouLou! Thanks for sharing.

I appreciate your kind words--it means so much! From Seattle to Brazil I send you a big thanks!

You are so kind!! Thanks for watching.

Oh Joanne, I love that! Our eyes all see something different. Thanks for watching and letting me know.

You are so kind Lisa, thanks! In general, when I am working in an art journal I don't worry as much about sealing the soft pastels as I would if I was working on a canvas. That being said, if I don't want it to smear or come off I would seal it. So sometimes I seal it and sometimes I don't. Hope that helps.

Thank you Lena! Seriously, though I don't feel bold or courageous so I appreciate hearing that my process appears that way. I love the idea of a journal titled "Find Me". You will find your own style--just keep going and it will appear. It's all about figuring out what you like and don't like which is going to be different for everyone.