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1 October 2013

Pastel Painting Tip – my secret to toning Wallis paper

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I’m pretty pumped! I just uploaded a video to YouTube about how I tone Wallis sanded pastel paper with watercolour. I’d love to know what you think of it so please leave a comment. Was it helpful? What other tips can I help you with?

Look forward to hearing from you!

~ Gail

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2 thoughts on “Pastel Painting Tip – my secret to toning Wallis paper”

Anne
Wednesday, 22 January 2014 at 2:51 pm

Hi Gail,
Thanks for the tip on painting the Wallis paper with watercolour before you start your pastel painting. It was very helpful!
I just subscribed today and from what I see (on your How to Pastel channel) already I can’t wait for more tips and information about pastel painting.
Anne

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1. Gail
  Wednesday, 22 January 2014 at 9:35 pm
  
  Oh wow Anne, thanks so much for your enthusiastic response. Gives me great motivation!
  
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