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Thanks. Aiming for efficiency!

Thanks, Michaelagh .. it has to be efficient for me! My pastel palette is organized by value & hue. I can send you a photo .. email me your email: TravelingArtista@gmail.com

Thanks! @boydoesart Just warming up after days of not painting. I use a great variety of pastels: Ludwig, Richeson, Townsend, Blue Earth, Girault, homemade, etc!

@@TravelingArtista Nice!

Judi, thank you!

FYI .. No new video yet - the last 2 years have been challenging. I DO really plan to get one out tho.

@@TravelingArtista Totally understand that... You are right the last 2 years have been challenging... Take your time... I'll wait.

Thank you!

Wow, thank you!

Any less toxic pigment is always a good idea. I am not a chemist nor professional pastel maker, but sharing my personal experiences to encourage others to experiment and save all that pigment dust!

@@TravelingArtista Thankyou for the interesting feedback

Are you talking of found pigments (dirt, etc) or purchased ground pigment? I really can't say what's available in Africa, sorry. There are synthetic pigments available .. but, again, I'm not sure for Africa. Amazon does sell some pigments, but you would have to research more details. Here's an example (just an idea): a.co/d/92ZnZE0

I have collected some dirts to make pastels, but nothing brilliant cadmium red. I'd send or post a photo, but cannot here and I don't have your email address to send .. But there is amazing variety of soil colors out there!

@CarWinter, THIS video shows making pastels from pastel dust that's leftover from painting and from purchased pigment ground. I have a video that shows making & using pastels from dirt, silt, mud. HERE: ruclips.net/video/jJlVHjxk4JM/видео.htmlsi=9_QNeGpOIBVedB-V

@@TravelingArtista HOW can I make bright yellow pigment powder for oil paints --as cadmium sulphate is very toxic---

@@CarlWinter-oy8uf You'd have to research what is available in your area. There are many very good synthetic non-toxic substitutes nowadays. I also stay away from the heavy metal pigments. Very wise!

It's great to do something different & creative, right? Kinda wish I'd stopped part way through the "wash" cycle. 😄 It would have been a cool abstract! Now you have given ME a good tip!

Just encouraging everyone to keep sketching .. wherever & whenever! 😊

Oh thank you @9999blizzard. I really hope that my art speaks to peoples hearts and spirits. I hope your health issues improve soon.

Thanks! 😊

Wonderful! Meryl. It is therapy for us isn’t it? I tried again yesterday but the result was not good at all. Will try again and again. I’m aiming to do this daily for a while … ❤

Thank you @creativevintage. So much going on I had to take a short break … this helped

Thanks @Tsahaylu7 (wait, there are 6 other tsahaylu's ??)

Tricky to choose just 1, right? Fun to do them all as references for large paintings .. a great exercise to try!

Fun stuff, Katlego. Trying to fit it into 30 seconds is the trick! :D THANK YOU

Oh thank you @carol! I’d love to see a pic if you make some! TravelingArtista@gmail.com

Thank you @dancemoms

Thank you! 😊

Thank you, Ucreate3, for this comment. Interesting. I do feel like the latter part has become overworked. But since it fell off the board at the end, I could adjust it quite well ... if I decide to do so. Or I may just start the image from scratch. Your critique helps me think in a new direction!

The WinsorNewton soft pastels should be great! You can layer and blend them, of course, to get a huge range of colors and hues. I've never heard of Marie's. So many options these days! The Mungyo have some great bright color choices and the price might help you try. Otherwise if you want POWERFUL color, try Terry Ludwig or Diane Townsend soft pastels. They cost more, of course, as they are higher quality, but the colors are so pure! Also, are you using sanded paper? Check DakotaPastels.com for some sample packs.

kh, I thought I had responded to this (sorry, if not, and sorry, if I'm repeating). Mold and mildew can be a big problem so keeping the painting dry and mold-free before framing is vital. Alcohol kills the mold & mildew as you make the pastel sticks. When framing, be sure it is done in a very dry place and the edges around the sandwich of glass, mat, painting and backing are sealed when it's very dry. I use an art or framing tape to seal the edges. Put about ⅛ inch over the front of the edge of the glass, carefully wrap it around to the back and press firmly. Be sure the tape goes all around the edge of the "sandwich". This should keep your painting secure in a very dry state. Then it pops into the frame.

My pleasure!