tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post3874401883000978522..comments2023-10-30T13:27:44.690-04:00Comments on Painting My World: How the Right Pastel Box Can Make You a Better PainterKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17239336384191511625noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-86498461892474267012019-06-09T13:57:01.168-04:002019-06-09T13:57:01.168-04:00I use cornmeal. Check out my YouTube channel. I di...I use cornmeal. Check out my YouTube channel. I did a video on cleaning pastels. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17239336384191511625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-59447261338235696192019-06-09T10:13:22.676-04:002019-06-09T10:13:22.676-04:00How do you clean your pastels? How do you clean your pastels? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-1261694412998244442017-10-08T00:07:29.382-04:002017-10-08T00:07:29.382-04:00After much researching and deciding what my needs ...After much researching and deciding what my needs were for my pastels, I purchased the Heilman Double pastel box which is the smallest and is great to travel and I also bought the Dakota small traveler when I would like more storage. I have a drawer system in my studio where I keep my pastels, arranged as you've suggested. It not only makes sense but looks beautiful! Thanks so much for the suggestions!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357908373909915084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-10996076578534133672016-03-02T21:29:37.743-05:002016-03-02T21:29:37.743-05:00Thanks, Karen!!! Always enjoy your posts. How do...Thanks, Karen!!! Always enjoy your posts. How do you know which pastels to bring with you? I have a wide variety of pastels and I'm really feeling a bit overwhelmed about how much and what to bring.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14370398943089016038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-21931868852293882532015-12-10T17:34:42.850-05:002015-12-10T17:34:42.850-05:00That kind of easel is that?That kind of easel is that?Scarlett Redbudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00243411138417015141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-71736898083054892602014-01-08T12:24:43.279-05:002014-01-08T12:24:43.279-05:00Thanks Karen, It's always nice to come to your...Thanks Karen, It's always nice to come to your page and find what I'm looking for. I am on the Heilman site trying to decide which box to get. Appreciate your insight :)Linda Livingstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04711710995227992393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-54231553555298420882012-03-25T21:23:56.243-04:002012-03-25T21:23:56.243-04:00Very well done site
great paintings and
lotsa good...Very well done site<br />great paintings and<br />lotsa good tips<br />even for those who don't use pastelsMark Landeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00012296662516852220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-17380241347933436002012-03-24T16:35:14.259-04:002012-03-24T16:35:14.259-04:00Thanks Vanessa! I don't have a problem with th...Thanks Vanessa! I don't have a problem with the pastels rubbing. The foam does a good job of holding them tightly in place. There is always some dust build up after awhile and I do take the pastels out once in awhile for a cleaning but this is minor compared to how much easier it is to paint with them in one box!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17239336384191511625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-14086879672434826572012-03-24T16:33:13.706-04:002012-03-24T16:33:13.706-04:00Thank you Robert for sharing your knowledge! I alw...Thank you Robert for sharing your knowledge! I always enjoy reading what you have to say. You always add so much! I appreciate it .Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17239336384191511625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-70437193540169756902012-03-24T16:16:58.013-04:002012-03-24T16:16:58.013-04:00Thanks for sharing this Karen! I'm one of thos...Thanks for sharing this Karen! I'm one of those people attempting to paint from the original pastel cardboard boxes and indeed it is rather difficult.<br /><br />How to you prevent dust building up in your boxes and your pastels from rubbing against each other and becoming muddy?Vanessahttp://vanessaturner.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-24971687308374251702012-03-23T00:21:36.969-04:002012-03-23T00:21:36.969-04:00Wonderful entry! I bought a small Dakota Traveller...Wonderful entry! I bought a small Dakota Traveller box and have just about filled it completely. It survived my flight and trip to San Francisco great and keeps most of my pastels in one easy to grab place.<br /><br />All four of the little rubber feet came off it though, so I might get a Heilman box next time. Just save up for it. I've reached a point where I do need a bigger box.<br /><br />My only quibble with this is that I like to keep certain types grouped by hardness, so I might never trim down to everything going into one Heilman. When I get more Roche' pastels those may get their own separate case so that I know it when I reach for them. They're so expensive I'd rather not find out I used up an $18 stick and put half of it into my sketchbook because I liked the color. At least not till I can afford unlimited replacement Roche' pastels anyway!<br /><br />Those that have special effects could be organized in the same way in separate boxes though. I have my 72 Unisons in their original Signature box because I love that clear lid for a studio tray my cat can't get into. If I take out half of each stick, I could add 72 more Unisons in 12 more hues by value to turn it into a 144 color range still that well organized and secure. It's tempting, adding turquoise, oranges, cool and warm violets to the range would be great.<br /><br />This would also put the other halves of all my Unisons into my main box when I want to use them with others in my full range.robertsloan2arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02598847116529877475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-23093790254780580252012-03-22T15:03:14.469-04:002012-03-22T15:03:14.469-04:00Just ran across your blog on Blog Catalog and have...Just ran across your blog on Blog Catalog and have really been enjoying your writing and most especially your beautiful paintings. Thank you for writing about the pastel boxes, I was thinking of organizing my collection by color and value too.Barbara Smeaton Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601412818475208513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-39234603116872058062012-03-22T13:28:01.679-04:002012-03-22T13:28:01.679-04:00Thank you Casey. Much appreciated!Thank you Casey. Much appreciated!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17239336384191511625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-37400332931639585072012-03-22T11:17:48.751-04:002012-03-22T11:17:48.751-04:00Well blogged, Karen. Your studio box is well orga...Well blogged, Karen. Your studio box is well organized, IMHO.<br /><br />Really love this pastel painting!Casey Klahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08020906666248399435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-46369377906269583072012-03-22T08:19:37.991-04:002012-03-22T08:19:37.991-04:00Hi Dorothy,
I appreciate you visiting my blog! I a...Hi Dorothy,<br />I appreciate you visiting my blog! I am so glad to hear you are enjoying the painting tips and my work! I truly appreciate your visits! Thank you!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17239336384191511625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-52399359175135434202012-03-22T00:15:43.678-04:002012-03-22T00:15:43.678-04:00Hi Karen,
I just wanted to let you know that I lo...Hi Karen,<br /><br />I just wanted to let you know that I look forward to your posts every day and especially enjoy all the helpful hints and tips you have been sharing lately. Your work is beautiful! I love the peaceful world you portray in your paintings. Thank you!Dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13684005412616924716noreply@blogger.com