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I've been experimenting with soft pastels on canvas but this one ended up a bit of a fail. I painted a canvas with Art Spectrum pastel ground, then used pastel sticks to create a simple landscape scene. Then I poured a varnish over the entire canvas. Results - I was able to brush the varnish without smudging the pastel which was a plus, but the varnish kind of melted the pastel and bought the red of the pastel ground paint to the top and then just made everything super dark. It was worth the experiment but now it's back to the drawing board.
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Why Soft Pastel Week Works for Beginners and Artists Who’ve Lost Their Mojo | KerriDixonArt.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkw4yEUPAyWhRtwli524nw

Whether you're just starting out or feeling creatively stuck, Soft Pastel Week is the perfect way to reignite your love of making art. In this chat, I share why pastels are beginner-friendly, what makes the challenge so motivating, and how you can join us for five fun, step-by-step days starting this Sunday! ✨ Register here: https://ift.tt/RkMZHie 🔔 Join Kerri Dixon Art to watch more content about art techniques, community building, marketing strategies, and educational insights for artists: https://www.youtube.com/@kerridixonart?sub_confirmation=1 ✅ Stay Connected To Me: 👉 Instagram: https://ift.tt/xGVu7jk 👉 Facebook: https://ift.tt/OhCQW4p 👉 Facebook(Group): https://ift.tt/OtwyDM0 👉 Website: https://ift.tt/QC1ODVZ ============================= ✅ Recommended Playlists: 👉 Favorites: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=FLWkw4yEUPAyWhRtwli524nw 👉 Tuesday Chats: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB8bemIVXx1AgLY3fBs4TAdkxLsQ7WC_x ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉 How to Excel in Animal Art Competitions: A Comprehensive Guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qThY58Edri4 👉 Finding and Using Copyright Free Images for Realistic Animal Art https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oV8cMs1H--4 👉 Originality in Art: Techniques, Tips, and Building Your Unique Style https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haydks0zuqo 👉 Art and Tourism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXjvmOlBGvk ================================ ✅ About Kerri Dixon Art: Welcome to Kerri Dixon Art! I'm Kerri, an experienced art teacher focusing on realistic wildlife art. Join me for weekly art chats uploaded from my Facebook page, discussing art-related ideas and topics. Explore my draw-along sessions in soft pastels, charcoal, and graphite to enhance your skills. I'm also the founder of The Creative Barn Membership, an online community teaching realistic wildlife and nature art. Join us for exclusive tutorials and community support. 🔔 Hit that subscribe button for more art tips, creative advice, and engaging tutorials! https://www.youtube.com/@kerridixonart?sub_confirmation=1 ================================= Disclaimer: I do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. Do your own research. Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of the Kerri Dixon Art. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube channel is provided. © Kerri Dixon Art
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Tuesday Art Chat with Kerri (1) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkw4yEUPAyWhRtwli524nw

Join artist Kerri Dixon each week for a down-to-earth, inspiring chat about all things art—from creative confidence and pastel tips to studio routines, selling your work, and finding inspiration in everyday life. Whether you're a hobby artist or dreaming of going pro, grab a cuppa and tune in for practical advice, real talk, and a supportive creative boost every Tuesday!
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What makes a landscape painting a landscape? | KerriDixonArt.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkw4yEUPAyWhRtwli524nw

Figurative or Landscape? Blurred Lines at the Doyles Art Awards In this episode of Tuesday Art Chat, we dive into a fascinating debate: when does a painting with figures become a figurative work, and when is it still considered a landscape? Using real examples from the 2025 Doyles Art Awards—including the winning and second-place entries in the Landscape category—we explore how artist statements, intention, and even competition history can influence category placement. What defines a landscape in today’s art world? Can a windowsill still life be a landscape if it feels like one? And should the artist or the judges decide? Join me as we unpack the grey areas and challenge traditional definitions in representational art. 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments—I'd love to hear how you define "landscape" in your own work. 🔔 Join Kerri Dixon Art to watch more content about art techniques, community building, marketing strategies, and educational insights for artists: https://www.youtube.com/@kerridixonart?sub_confirmation=1 ✅ Stay Connected To Me: 👉 Instagram: https://ift.tt/NhV1TuR 👉 Facebook: https://ift.tt/v4UwNYb 👉 Facebook(Group): https://ift.tt/zmjd1yg 👉 Website: https://ift.tt/yktQG1j ============================= ✅ Recommended Playlists: 👉 Favorites: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=FLWkw4yEUPAyWhRtwli524nw 👉 Tuesday Chats: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB8bemIVXx1AgLY3fBs4TAdkxLsQ7WC_x ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉 How to Excel in Animal Art Competitions: A Comprehensive Guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qThY58Edri4 👉 Finding and Using Copyright Free Images for Realistic Animal Art https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oV8cMs1H--4 👉 Originality in Art: Techniques, Tips, and Building Your Unique Style https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haydks0zuqo 👉 Art and Tourism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXjvmOlBGvk ================================ ✅ About Kerri Dixon Art: Welcome to Kerri Dixon Art! I'm Kerri, an experienced art teacher focusing on realistic wildlife art. Join me for weekly art chats uploaded from my Facebook page, discussing art-related ideas and topics. Explore my draw-along sessions in soft pastels, charcoal, and graphite to enhance your skills. I'm also the founder of The Creative Barn Membership, an online community teaching realistic wildlife and nature art. Join us for exclusive tutorials and community support. 🔔 Hit that subscribe button for more art tips, creative advice, and engaging tutorials! https://www.youtube.com/@kerridixonart?sub_confirmation=1 ================================= #TuesdayArtChat #ArtCompetitions #LandscapeArt #FigurativeArt #DoylesArtAwards #KerriDixonArt #ArtChatPodcast #RepresentationalArt #AustralianArt #ArtistTalk #ArtControversy #PaintingDebate #ArtCategories Disclaimer: I do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. Do your own research. Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of the Kerri Dixon Art. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube channel is provided. © Kerri Dixon Art
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Tuesday Art Chat with Kerri https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkw4yEUPAyWhRtwli524nw

Join artist Kerri Dixon each week for a down-to-earth, inspiring chat about all things art—from creative confidence and pastel tips to studio routines, selling your work, and finding inspiration in everyday life. Whether you're a hobby artist or dreaming of going pro, grab a cuppa and tune in for practical advice, real talk, and a supportive creative boost every Tuesday!
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Rainbow Lorikeet in Soft Pastel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkw4yEUPAyWhRtwli524nw

I love using my carbothellos on pastelmat to blend colours and build up those layers. I used White Clairefontaine Pastelmat to keep the colours vivid on this one.
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Signing your work https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkw4yEUPAyWhRtwli524nw

"The final touch: signing my latest piece. It's always a moment of pride. Do you have a signature ritual?” If I sign a piece, that means I'm not doing any more to it, so I don't sign it until I'm confident it's actually finished. I admire people with fancy signatures, but mine is as basic as it gets 😅 It's a bit hard with a pastel pencil.
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