tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post1101860349805570390..comments2023-10-30T13:27:44.690-04:00Comments on Painting My World: Studio Hack: A Must Have Tool for Better ColorKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17239336384191511625noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-27555238108157489362019-07-04T16:20:35.118-04:002019-07-04T16:20:35.118-04:00An easier to find and less expensive option for a ...An easier to find and less expensive option for a butcher's tray that I use is an aluminum "quarter" cookie sheet that I found at Walmart. It's not as fancy, but it is easy to replace if need be.<br /><br />Steve PetroschekAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-36808978286130460882016-01-10T10:46:26.769-05:002016-01-10T10:46:26.769-05:00Also love seeing the little oil painting with your...Also love seeing the little oil painting with your pastel version. This is very cool. I might get into some oils later on, still need to work out wet painting drying area.robertsloan2arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02598847116529877475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-89920754980634444302016-01-08T22:45:02.662-05:002016-01-08T22:45:02.662-05:00Finally!!!! since you've started doing oils i&...Finally!!!! since you've started doing oils i've been saddened because your oils were more vibrant, which is what i've always loved about your pastels. Finally in this one your pastels blew me away (again); as they usually do!!!!!! carolzsmileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14667870156995939177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-25623376329937983892016-01-08T16:19:55.101-05:002016-01-08T16:19:55.101-05:00LOVE Way Down South, especially the thin sharpness...LOVE Way Down South, especially the thin sharpness and vibrancy of the marsh grass in the foreground. Exquisite!<br /><br />Dottydotty seiter: now playinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05996945853595200200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-47701627941044985102016-01-08T12:48:06.428-05:002016-01-08T12:48:06.428-05:00Karen, Just like you use a push pin to create ...Karen, Just like you use a push pin to create 'grass,' you can use the end of a paint brush to scrape 'grass' onto an oil painting. Also, it amazes me how much you have improved in 7 days! Your confidence shows through.<br /><br />Karen Rodgers Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-71147245549769185452016-01-08T11:56:28.173-05:002016-01-08T11:56:28.173-05:00Thanks for your daily emails with useful tips, Kar...Thanks for your daily emails with useful tips, Karen - I always look forward to them. Although I like using a butcher tray for mixing watercolors, for pastels, I prefer using the black plastic trays that are used to package sliced cheeses and lunch meats. They're free, can be tossed in the dishwasher and are not as heavy as butcher trays. They have a textured bottom that keeps the pastels from rolling around. After a few uses, I toss them in the recyle. So, for those who can't afford to buy several butcher trays, this is a great option that has worked very well for me.vyigfuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01267716826400510292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-19030062099310011532016-01-08T09:48:53.498-05:002016-01-08T09:48:53.498-05:00Hauling my butcher's tray out right now!
Thank...Hauling my butcher's tray out right now!<br />Thanks, I always end up with too many pastels in front of me.<br />Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05377062699244162416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-89781474792644904462016-01-08T07:20:03.547-05:002016-01-08T07:20:03.547-05:00Karen, one of the first things I did after seeing ...Karen, one of the first things I did after seeing the butchers tray attached to your easel years ago was to start using one. I found is hard at first to chose my palette prior to painting and sometimes I had to add "spice" or a fe other pastels I did not take in consideration before choosing but what a huge difference as the painting was so cohesive when finished. Thank you Sandi Graham Pastelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07015873565452711457noreply@blogger.com