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Liz Haywood-Sullivan

The Fine Art of Pastel

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In my career as a designer, I had worked in numerous design disciplines, but had never really felt a master of any of them. When I left design to focus strictly on my fine art, I wanted to try doing something all in, and the pastel medium caught my attention. I was intrigued with pastel because of its tactile, immediate nature, the intense colors, and the thrill of painting light. I chose not only to work exclusively in pastel, but to focus strictly on landscapes. I figured at some point I’d get bored, or run out of things to say, and look around to other media. Wrong. Instead, the longer I work in pastel the more opportunities open up. The depths of the medium are endless.

This has led me to teaching. Until you try teaching you don’t know if you will like it, or even be good at it. As my career progresses, teaching has become more and more an important part of who I am as an artist. Interacting and sharing with students has informed my work and made me a better artist. The past ten years I have devoted to being president of two art non-profits, first the International Association of Pastel Societies, and currently, the North River Arts Society. After this interlude in the non-profit sector, and after teaching around the world, I believe now is the right time to bring my instruction online to you.

My instructional videos will closely follow my own interests in the pastel medium, which includes living the life of an artist. I can’t separate the two. In addition to lessons in how to use this stunning medium I will also be discussing traveling with pastels, how they are made, framing and presentation, inventory, and so much more. I am open to your suggestions.

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It is exciting to bring these videos to life, and I look forward to working with Epiphany to share my love of this remarkable medium with you.
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6 videos found
LHS-Tools for Checking your Values
25:36
LHS-Tools for Checking your Values
11views
This is a free video.  You've heard the adage that "color gets all the credit but values do all the work." But what if you struggle with getting values right? Here are several techniques you can use to check and evaluate your value work.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan in her studio
12:06
LHS-Introduction
1,068views
Welcome to my Epiphany Fine Art page.  Let's take a tour of my studio.
Liz Heywood-Sullivan pastel painting demo
27:10
LHS-Painting a Tree: Construction
733views
The basic construction of a tree is discussed from the trunk to the envelope of smaller branches
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting demo
26:51
LHS-Painting a Tree: Doing Skyholes
781views
Everyone wants to know how to do skyholes. In this video I show you how to paint different types of skyholes, and also discuss why they appear the way they do.
LHS-How Neutrals Work for You
6:08
LHS-How Neutrals Work for You
307views
This is an important discussion of how neutrals work in pastel and why they are integral to a successful painting. This impacts your choices of which pastels you should consider purchasing for your palette.
Liz Haywood Sullivan water painting
19:08
LHS-Intro to Layers of Water
484views
This is an introduction to the layering technique and terminology that I use in all of my water instruction videos. I recommend that you watch this basics video first.

Here you will find all of Liz's videos displayed without categories by date published, from newest to oldest.
82 videos found
LHS-Tools for Checking your Values
25:36
LHS-Tools for Checking your Values
11views
This is a free video.  You've heard the adage that "color gets all the credit but values do all the work." But what if you struggle with getting values right? Here are several techniques you can use to check and evaluate your value work.
LHS-Rainy Reflections (part 1)
27:44
LHS-Rainy Reflections (part 1)
16views
Capturing rain reflections on a sidewalk at dusk is made easier by beginning with a darker paper. A good exercise in working with value.
LHS-Rainy Reflections (part 2)
28:23
LHS-Rainy Reflections (part 2)
13views
Capturing rain reflections on a sidewalk at dusk is made easier by beginning with a darker paper. A good exercise in working with value.
LHS-Live Demo: Sunstreaks on Water
1:58:43
LHS-Live Demo: Sunstreaks on Water
27views
Let me show you how to capture the subtle play of sunlight and shadow on water. This can be a complex subject which can require some finesse to accomplish.
Sunstreaks on Water (part 1)
32:27
Sunstreaks on Water (part 1)
21views
Let me show you how to prepare your painting to the point you can add in those subtle sunstreaks that cast across water at sunrise or sunset.
Sunstreaks on Water (part 2)
24:48
Sunstreaks on Water (part 2)
17views
Let me show you how to prepare your painting to the point you can add in those subtle sunstreaks that cast across water at sunrise or sunset.
LHS-Arial Perspective in Water Reflections (part 1)
25:17
LHS-Arial Perspective in Water Reflections (part 1)
27views
This full demo incorporates many of the aerial perspective principles laid out in my introductory video. The focus is on how the execution of reflections can indicate three-dimensional distance and depth.
LHS-Arial Perspective in Water Reflections (part 2)
27:29
LHS-Arial Perspective in Water Reflections (part 2)
17views
This full demo incorporates many of the aerial perspective principles laid out in my introductory video. The focus is on how the execution of reflections can indicate three-dimensional distance and depth.
LHS-Intro to Arial Perspective Principles for Water
16:37
LHS-Intro to Arial Perspective Principles for Water
29views
This video describes and illustrates principles of aerial perspective that apply to painting water. Representational painters are magicians - we take a 2D surface and convince people it has three dimensions. These principles are essential tools in ...
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting of a moonlit marsh
1:54:27
LHS-Live Demo: Moonrise on the Marsh
53views
It's one of those moments that stops you in your tracks when you come across it. The rising moon has a magic all its own. It doubles when its reflection is captured in water. Let me show you how to capture the effect of this fleeting moment in time.
pastel painting of a waterfall painted by Liz Haywood-Sullivan
1:46:25
LHS-Live Demo: Capturing Waterfall Drama
68views
Waterfalls are dramatic and dazzling. But they can be elusive and difficult to capture, and easy to overdo. Let me give you some techniques to capture a moment in the life of an eye-catching waterfall, with it's splashes and energy. Hint: Don't first ...
how to paint sand with pastel
26:28
LHS-The Color of Sand (part 1)
54views
I get asked this all the time. It's a conondrum because sand is a chameleon. It changes it's color based upon the source and color of the light hitting it. So how do you paint it? Let me show you.
Color of Painting Sand with Pastel
28:30
LHS-The Color of Sand (part 2)
48views
I get asked this all the time. It's a conondrum because sand is a chameleon. It changes it's color based upon the source and color of the light hitting it. So how do you paint it? Let me show you.
LHS-Water Final Touches
24:55
LHS-Water Final Touches
20views
Working on a gallery painting, I show you how I evaluate and make the final marks to finish the water on a icy creek.
LHS-Mark Making for Water
26:45
LHS-Mark Making for Water
32views
Focus on specific techniques for painting realistic water. These include working over an underpainting, dragging, using a sponge, your fingers and brushes.
LHS-Mapping Moving Water
25:18
LHS-Mapping Moving Water
35views
This discussion goes over several common surface conditions the artist will encounter when painting moving water. I introduce the important concept of using of dark, medium and light lights for mapping.
LHS-Fourth Layer of Water: What Lies on Top (part 1)
21:41
LHS-Fourth Layer of Water: What Lies on Top (part 1)
39views
The final layer of water is what sits on the top surface. This could be water itself in the form of a splash, or it could be a leaf or waterlily quite literally floating on top. I'll demonstrate developing the painting in preparation for the final ...
LHS-Fourth Layer of Water: What Lies on Top (part 2)
27:34
LHS-Fourth Layer of Water: What Lies on Top (part 2)
37views
The final layer of water is what sits on the top surface. This could be water itself in the form of a splash, or it could be a leaf or waterlily quite literally floating on top. I'll demonstrate developing the painting in preparation for the final ...
Liz Haywood-Sullivan live demo picture
1:59:41
LHS-Live Demo: Tumbling Creek
70views
The subject of this live demo is a swiftly flowing creek full of active, energized water tumbling over a shallow rocky streambed. Let me show you how I approach this complicated type of moving water and chip away at its intricacies, layer by layer.
Moving water pastel painting by Liz Haywood-Sullivan
24:27
LHS-Third Layer of Water: Moving Water (part 1)
50views
Water rarely sits still. Whether it is a gust of wind ruffling the surface, a pebble or fish breaking the surface, or currents running deep underneath, the surface of water is constantly moving. Building on the first two layers this video shows how ...
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting of water
29.55
LHS-Third Layer of Water: Moving Water (part 2)
44views
Water rarely sits still. Whether it is a gust of wind ruffling the surface, a pebble or fish breaking the surface, or currents running deep underneath, the surface of water is constantly moving. Building on the first two layers this video shows how ...
LHS-Second Layer of Water: Mirror Reflections (part 3)
26:10
LHS-Second Layer of Water: Mirror Reflections (part 3)
47views
Building on your understanding of what lies underneath now we move to how reflections sit on top of water. This full demo offers tips and techniques in how to create accurate and realistic reflections on a quiet mirror-like surface.
Pastel painting of water by Liz Haywood-Sullivan
30:58
LHS-Second Layer of Water: Mirror Reflections (part 1)
55views
Building on your understanding of what lies underneath now we move to how reflections sit on top of water. This full demo offers tips and techniques in how to create accurate and realistic reflections on a quiet mirror-like surface.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel water instruction
29:01
LHS-Second Layer of Water: Mirror Reflections (part 2)
43views
Building on your understanding of what lies underneath now we move to how reflections sit on top of water. This full demo offers tips and techniques in how to create accurate and realistic reflections on a quiet mirror-like surface.
LHS-First Layer of Water: What Lies Underneath (part 1)
27:56
LHS-First Layer of Water: What Lies Underneath (part 1)
89views
When you begin a water painting you will be evaluating your reference, whether on location or from a photo, to determine what is the first layer. This first layer is the ground the rest of your painting relies on. Start watching my water series with ...
LHS-First Layer of Water: What Lies Underneath (part 2)
28:32
LHS-First Layer of Water: What Lies Underneath (part 2)
71views
When you begin a water painting you will be evaluating your reference, whether on location or from a photo, to determine what is the first layer. This first layer is the ground the rest of your painting relies on. Start watching my water series with ...
LHS-Live Demo: Ripples on Water
2:01:07
LHS-Live Demo: Ripples on Water
120views
A stone thrown into a still pond creates the perfect image to demonstrate the various layers found in water. By approaching painting water as it's having multiple layers assists the pastelist in understanding how to paint realistic water. This ...
Liz Haywood Sullivan water painting
19:08
LHS-Intro to Layers of Water
484views
This is an introduction to the layering technique and terminology that I use in all of my water instruction videos. I recommend that you watch this basics video first.
LHS-How Neutrals Work for You
6:08
LHS-How Neutrals Work for You
307views
This is an important discussion of how neutrals work in pastel and why they are integral to a successful painting. This impacts your choices of which pastels you should consider purchasing for your palette.
LHS-Dark and Stormy (part 1)
31:38
LHS-Dark and Stormy (part 1)
51views
Working on a charcoal colored sanded surface, I use a variety of markmaking methods to create the dynamic of swirling snow in a stormy winter scene.
LHS-Dark and Stormy (part 2)
27:56
LHS-Dark and Stormy (part 2)
39views
Working on a charcoal colored sanded surface, I use a variety of mark making methods to create the dynamic of swirling snow in a stormy winter scene.
LHS-Creating and Using Snow Logs
11:52
LHS-Creating and Using Snow Logs
47views
The color and contrast of snow is difficult to accurately capture in a photo. Then again, it's tough to paint snow en plein air! Let me show you an easy way to capture the true color of snow by creating a snow log that is very helpful in your studio.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting
38:17
LHS-Fall: Turn up the Color! (part 1)
83views
Have fun delving into playing with fall colors. Starting with a warm toned underpainting, I then turn the trees green and finally drift brilliant fall colors on top. This way fall colors look integrated into the foliage canopy and not garish.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting
27:18
LHS-Fall: Turn up the Color! (part 2)
64views
Have fun delving into playing with fall colors. Starting with a warm toned underpainting, I then turn the trees green and finally drift brilliant fall colors on top. This way fall colors look integrated into the foliage canopy and not garish.
pastel painting by Liz Haywood-Sullivan
2:01:20
LHS-Live Demo: Colorful Autumn
135views
Pastels are known for their color and this season is designed for pastel’s brilliant colors. But how do you paint fall without the colors looking too garish? Join Liz as she demonstrates how to use underpainting as a tool to develop realistic fall color.
pastel painting by Liz Haywood-Sullivan
30:56
LHS-Capturing a Sunlit Moment (part 1)
54views
In this demo I go back to the sunlit Italian alleyway from my video on how cropmarks can be used to help create perspective. Here I use a solid sepia color underpainting to create the underlying color and texture of stucco. This demonstrates how ...
Pastel painting by Liz Haywood-Sullivan
29:21
LHS-Capturing a Sunlit Moment (part 2)
46views
In this demo I go back to the sunlit Italian alleyway from my video on how cropmarks can be used to help create perspective. Here I use a solid sepia color underpainting to create the underlying color and texture of stucco. This demonstrates how ...
Liz Haywood-Sullivan demo on neutrals image
1:50:51
LHS-Live Demo: The Superpower of Neutrals
143views
In this LIVE demo I will (attempt to) paint a complete 16x16 painting using just one box of 36 neutral toned pastels on top of a monochromatic sepia colored underpainting. I wish to show you how critical neutrals, including grayed-down colors, are to ...
pastel painting of fog
34:43
LHS-Painting Fog (part 1)
99views
Painting fog is fun! Using black paper as a base helps set the atmosphere for this demo on how to use neutrals to push and pull color and value through a foggy Maine coastline.
pastel painting of fog by Liz Haywood-Sullivan
26:05
LHS-Painting Fog (part 2)
70views
Painting fog is fun! Using black paper as a base helps set the atmosphere for this demo on how to use neutrals to push and pull color and value through a foggy Maine coastline.
Liz Haywood Sullivan paints a tree
23:15
LHS-Painting a Tree: Massing and Volume
94views
The next step in this series, how to paint the canopy of a tree's leaves. Leaves group in volumes and rules of how light falls across a volume apply. Includes practical exercises in painting volumes.
Part three of a pastel painting by Liz Haywood-Sullivan
33:28
LHS-Dealing with Greens (part 2)
78views
Using a colorful underpainting, in this two part introductory video set, let me show you how using warm colors can make greens really sing.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting
18:44
LHS-Dealing with Greens (part 1)
80views
Using a colorful underpainting, in this two part introductory video set, let me show you how using warm colors can make greens really sing.
pastel painting of clouds by Liz Haywood-Sullivan
2:01:05
LHS-Aerial Perspective in the Sky Demo
175views
Representational artist are magicians. We take a two-dimensional surface and with our toolbox of techniques we convince viewers our painting is three dimensional. One of the powerful tools we have to achieve this is aerial perspective. In this ...
Shadows on a wall pastel part one Liz Haywood-Sullivan
25:17
LHS-Shadows on a Wall (part 1)
62views
Learn how to drape shadows down a wall and across a walkway by following the direction of the building surfaces. Painting shadows requires subtlety in the range of values you use, and the way they can change value and hue within the shadow itself.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting
28:40
LHS-Shadows on a Wall (part 2)
47views
Learn how to drape shadows down a wall and across a walkway by following the direction of the building surfaces. Painting shadows requires subtlety in the range of values you use, and the way they can change value and hue within the shadow itself.
Pastel painting by Liz Haywood-Sullivan
25:38
LHS-Shadows on a Wall (part 3)
42views
Learn how to drape shadows down a wall and across a walkway by following the direction of the building surfaces. Painting shadows requires subtlety in the range of values you use, and the way they can change value and hue within the shadow itself.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting
31:01
LHS-Painting Water Vapor Not Mashed Potatoes
114views
Learn how to work with translucency and edge management to create wispy, ethereal clouds with light and movement, not heavy and dense like mashed potatoes..
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting
17:04
Finding Composition in the Clouds
93views
Raise your hand if you’ve ever gotten lost in painting clouds! Let me show you how to work with big shapes to develop a pleasing composition in a cloudy sky.
Liz Haywood Sullivan pastel painting reference
23:27
LHS-The Why of Blue Skies
67views
Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue? Or why a blue sky is lighter at the horizon? Watch this video for why this important to know as a landscape artist, and how it makes for better paintings.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting demo
28:34
LHS-Foliage Through the Seasons
77views
Starting with a winter tree profile, I demonstrate the evolution of spring, summer and then fall foliage on the same painting.
Liz Heywood-Sullivan pastel painting demo
27:10
LHS-Painting a Tree: Construction
733views
The basic construction of a tree is discussed from the trunk to the envelope of smaller branches
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting demo
26:51
LHS-Painting a Tree: Doing Skyholes
781views
Everyone wants to know how to do skyholes. In this video I show you how to paint different types of skyholes, and also discuss why they appear the way they do.
LIz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting demo
1:55:24
LHS-Demo: The Dance Between Sky and Water
180views
Liz’s first demonstration with Epiphany has her painting the coastline of New England in the USA where she lives. Liz is known for her skies and water, the subject of her 2013 book “Painting Brilliant Skies and Water in Pastel”. Join us as she ...
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting demo
21:19
LHS-Putting It All Together
125views
Pulling together all the Good Bones steps in the previous videos, Liz shows how they work together to provide a solid start to any representational painting.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel demonstration
21:15
LHS-Editing for Better Compositions
143views
Learning how to edit is a lifetime skill. The more practice you do, the stronger your compositions get. So how do you choose the best composition from a photo reference?
Liz Haywood-Sullivan in her studio
12:06
LHS-Introduction
1,068views
Welcome to my Epiphany Fine Art page.  Let's take a tour of my studio.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan demo image
11:48
LHS-The Value of a Viewfinder
101views
This short demonstration shows the proper use of a viewfinder outdoors, and how it will help you find the best composition.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel paintings
4:46
LHS-Comparing the Final Paintings on Black vs. White
49views
The final results of the same image painted on black paper vs. white sanded paper. What do you think? Do you have a favorite?
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting demonstration
27:54
LHS-Pastel Painting on White Sanded Paper Demonstration (part 1)
56views
Painting the same sunset image, but using an underpainting on white sanded paper instead. Working on white produces a brighter, softer effect.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting demonstration
36:44
LHS-Pastel Painting on White Sanded Paper Demonstration (part 2)
52views
Painting the same sunset image, but using an underpainting on white sanded paper instead. Working on white produces a brighter, softer effect.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting demonstration
29:18
LHS-Pastel Painting on White Sanded Paper Demonstration (part 3)
49views
Painting the same sunset image, but using an underpainting on white sanded paper instead. Working on white produces a brighter, softer effect.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting demo
29:23
LHS-Pastel Painting on Black (non-sanded) Paper Demonstration (part 1)
69views
Working on paper requires a light hand. Watch how to build up layers to get correct values. Also, working on black allows you to work with stronger, brighter pigments. Perfect for a brilliant and dramatic sunset!
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting
34:50
LHS-Pastel Painting on Black (non-sanded) Paper Demonstration (part 2)
61views
Working on paper requires a light hand. Watch how to build up layers to get correct values. Also, working on black allows you to work with stronger, brighter pigments. Perfect for a brilliant and dramatic sunset!
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel demonstration image
7:29
LHS-Using Black vs. White Paper – Vive La Différence!
48views
This is a striking demonstration of how a color changes on different colored surfaces.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting image
24:25
LHS-Working on Paper vs. Sanded Paper
62views
A discussion of the differences in these two popular pastel painting surfaces. Plus, the best places to get paper and pastels.
Liz Haywood Sullivan pastel painting demonstration
27:09
LHS-Freeform Underpainting Demonstration (part 1)
66views
In this demo, underpainting colors are still chosen based on value, but the technique and rationale for choosing color is more random and mixed up.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel underpainting demo
27:41
LHS-Freeform Underpainting Demonstration (part 2)
52views
In this demo, underpainting colors are still chosen based on value, but the technique and rationale for choosing color is more random and mixed up.
Liz Haywood Sullivan pastel painting demonstration
28:42
LHS-Freeform Underpainting Demonstration (part 3)
52views
In this demo, underpainting colors are still chosen based on value, but the technique and rationale for choosing color is more random and mixed up.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel underpainting demo
23:13
LHS-Complementary Underpainting Demonstration (part 1)
105views
This demo shows how working with opposite colors on the color wheel can enliven a predominantly green landscape.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel underpainting demo
24:56
LHS-Complementary Underpainting Demonstration (part 2)
90views
This demo shows how working with opposite colors on the color wheel can enliven a predominantly green landscape.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting demonstration
21:44
LHS-Complementary Underpainting Demonstration (part 3)
85views
This demo shows how working with opposite colors on the color wheel can enliven a predominantly green landscape.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting demonstration
5:13
LHS-Introduction to Underpainting
116views
What is underpainting? How does it work?
Liz Haywood-Sullivan Monochromatic Underpainting demonstration image
27:47
LHS-Monochromatic Underpainting Demonstration (part 3)
98views
Learn how getting the right value is more important than choosing the right color. Using four values of one color is a good place to start if you’ve never done an underpainting before.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan Monochromatic Underpainting demonstration image
26:55
LHS-Monochromatic Underpainting Demonstration (part 2)
96views
Learn how getting the right value is more important than choosing the right color. Using four values of one color is a good place to start if you’ve never done an underpainting before.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel underpainting demo
29:51
LHS-Monochromatic Underpainting Demonstration (part 1)
113views
Learn how getting the right value is more important than choosing the right color. Using four values of one color is a good place to start if you’ve never done an underpainting before.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan Monochromatic Underpainting demonstration image
11:00
LHS-Evaluating Color Options for a Monochromatic Underpainting
88views
A discussion on how you choose a good color to start a monochromatic underpainting.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan colormixing photo
11:03
LHS-Colormixing with Pastels
91views
This is important! This is the bedrock principle of how to paint with pastels. How to layer pastels of the same value but different hue to create vibrant paintings. Pastelists colormix to get the colors we want.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastels image
6:48
LHS-What are Pastels?
58views
A discussion of how pastels are made, and what makes their colors standout.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan demo photo
16:18
LHS-Using Cropmarks for Perspective
101views
How you can use cropmarks to help get perspective right (even if you don’t know perspective).
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel demonstration reference photo
23:01
LHS-Scaling Up Your Image Properly
106views
Check out this fail proof technique to scale up your image (without using math!). A good way to find the best cropping to fit on your paper.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan demo sketch
24:00
LHS-Begin with Simple Shapes and Value Sketches
146views
The first step is to break down your reference image into easily understood shapes and values, giving you the opportunity to learn the “language” of your potential painting.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan teaching at a live demo

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9 videos found
LHS-Live Demo: Sunstreaks on Water
1:58:43
LHS-Live Demo: Sunstreaks on Water
27views
Let me show you how to capture the subtle play of sunlight and shadow on water. This can be a complex subject which can require some finesse to accomplish.
pastel painting of a waterfall painted by Liz Haywood-Sullivan
1:46:25
LHS-Live Demo: Capturing Waterfall Drama
68views
Waterfalls are dramatic and dazzling. But they can be elusive and difficult to capture, and easy to overdo. Let me give you some techniques to capture a moment in the life of an eye-catching waterfall, with it's splashes and energy. Hint: Don't first ...
LHS-Live Demo: Ripples on Water
2:01:07
LHS-Live Demo: Ripples on Water
120views
A stone thrown into a still pond creates the perfect image to demonstrate the various layers found in water. By approaching painting water as it's having multiple layers assists the pastelist in understanding how to paint realistic water. This ...
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting of a moonlit marsh
1:54:27
LHS-Live Demo: Moonrise on the Marsh
53views
It's one of those moments that stops you in your tracks when you come across it. The rising moon has a magic all its own. It doubles when its reflection is captured in water. Let me show you how to capture the effect of this fleeting moment in time.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan live demo picture
1:59:41
LHS-Live Demo: Tumbling Creek
70views
The subject of this live demo is a swiftly flowing creek full of active, energized water tumbling over a shallow rocky streambed. Let me show you how I approach this complicated type of moving water and chip away at its intricacies, layer by layer.
pastel painting by Liz Haywood-Sullivan
2:01:20
LHS-Live Demo: Colorful Autumn
135views
Pastels are known for their color and this season is designed for pastel’s brilliant colors. But how do you paint fall without the colors looking too garish? Join Liz as she demonstrates how to use underpainting as a tool to develop realistic fall color.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan demo on neutrals image
1:50:51
LHS-Live Demo: The Superpower of Neutrals
143views
In this LIVE demo I will (attempt to) paint a complete 16x16 painting using just one box of 36 neutral toned pastels on top of a monochromatic sepia colored underpainting. I wish to show you how critical neutrals, including grayed-down colors, are to ...
pastel painting of clouds by Liz Haywood-Sullivan
2:01:05
LHS-Aerial Perspective in the Sky Demo
175views
Representational artist are magicians. We take a two-dimensional surface and with our toolbox of techniques we convince viewers our painting is three dimensional. One of the powerful tools we have to achieve this is aerial perspective. In this ...
LIz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting demo
1:55:24
LHS-Demo: The Dance Between Sky and Water
180views
Liz’s first demonstration with Epiphany has her painting the coastline of New England in the USA where she lives. Liz is known for her skies and water, the subject of her 2013 book “Painting Brilliant Skies and Water in Pastel”. Join us as she ...

 

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The principles I discuss in Good Bones are the structure of my teaching. I suggest you watch them first since I will refer back to these techniques and will be using the terminology I introduce in them throughout my future videos.

These techniques have been passed down to artists for ages, from teacher to student.

They ask you to slow down, not rush into a painting, and apply a more deliberate approach. If you take a deep breath and enter into your painting process by using these steps, it will help you achieve more successful compositions, more accurate drawings, and better values. These steps will make the adolescent stage of your paintings (when they inevitably start to fight you back) less painful, and lead to more successful painting outcomes.

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Liz Heywood-Sullivan pastel painting demo
27:10
LHS-Painting a Tree: Construction
733views
The basic construction of a tree is discussed from the trunk to the envelope of smaller branches
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting demo
26:51
LHS-Painting a Tree: Doing Skyholes
781views
Everyone wants to know how to do skyholes. In this video I show you how to paint different types of skyholes, and also discuss why they appear the way they do.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan demo sketch
24:00
LHS-Begin with Simple Shapes and Value Sketches
146views
The first step is to break down your reference image into easily understood shapes and values, giving you the opportunity to learn the “language” of your potential painting.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel demonstration
21:15
LHS-Editing for Better Compositions
143views
Learning how to edit is a lifetime skill. The more practice you do, the stronger your compositions get. So how do you choose the best composition from a photo reference?
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel demonstration reference photo
23:01
LHS-Scaling Up Your Image Properly
106views
Check out this fail proof technique to scale up your image (without using math!). A good way to find the best cropping to fit on your paper.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan demo image
11:48
LHS-The Value of a Viewfinder
101views
This short demonstration shows the proper use of a viewfinder outdoors, and how it will help you find the best composition.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan demo photo
16:18
LHS-Using Cropmarks for Perspective
101views
How you can use cropmarks to help get perspective right (even if you don’t know perspective).
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting demo
21:19
LHS-Putting It All Together
125views
Pulling together all the Good Bones steps in the previous videos, Liz shows how they work together to provide a solid start to any representational painting.

 

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13 videos found
LHS-Rainy Reflections (part 1)
27:44
LHS-Rainy Reflections (part 1)
16views
Capturing rain reflections on a sidewalk at dusk is made easier by beginning with a darker paper. A good exercise in working with value.
LHS-Rainy Reflections (part 2)
28:23
LHS-Rainy Reflections (part 2)
13views
Capturing rain reflections on a sidewalk at dusk is made easier by beginning with a darker paper. A good exercise in working with value.
LHS-Live Demo: Sunstreaks on Water
1:58:43
LHS-Live Demo: Sunstreaks on Water
27views
Let me show you how to capture the subtle play of sunlight and shadow on water. This can be a complex subject which can require some finesse to accomplish.
Sunstreaks on Water (part 1)
32:27
Sunstreaks on Water (part 1)
21views
Let me show you how to prepare your painting to the point you can add in those subtle sunstreaks that cast across water at sunrise or sunset.
Sunstreaks on Water (part 2)
24:48
Sunstreaks on Water (part 2)
17views
Let me show you how to prepare your painting to the point you can add in those subtle sunstreaks that cast across water at sunrise or sunset.
LHS-Arial Perspective in Water Reflections (part 1)
25:17
LHS-Arial Perspective in Water Reflections (part 1)
27views
This full demo incorporates many of the aerial perspective principles laid out in my introductory video. The focus is on how the execution of reflections can indicate three-dimensional distance and depth.
LHS-Arial Perspective in Water Reflections (part 2)
27:29
LHS-Arial Perspective in Water Reflections (part 2)
17views
This full demo incorporates many of the aerial perspective principles laid out in my introductory video. The focus is on how the execution of reflections can indicate three-dimensional distance and depth.
LHS-Intro to Arial Perspective Principles for Water
16:37
LHS-Intro to Arial Perspective Principles for Water
29views
This video describes and illustrates principles of aerial perspective that apply to painting water. Representational painters are magicians - we take a 2D surface and convince people it has three dimensions. These principles are essential tools in ...
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting of a moonlit marsh
1:54:27
LHS-Live Demo: Moonrise on the Marsh
53views
It's one of those moments that stops you in your tracks when you come across it. The rising moon has a magic all its own. It doubles when its reflection is captured in water. Let me show you how to capture the effect of this fleeting moment in time.
pastel painting of a waterfall painted by Liz Haywood-Sullivan
1:46:25
LHS-Live Demo: Capturing Waterfall Drama
68views
Waterfalls are dramatic and dazzling. But they can be elusive and difficult to capture, and easy to overdo. Let me give you some techniques to capture a moment in the life of an eye-catching waterfall, with it's splashes and energy. Hint: Don't first ...
how to paint sand with pastel
26:28
LHS-The Color of Sand (part 1)
54views
I get asked this all the time. It's a conondrum because sand is a chameleon. It changes it's color based upon the source and color of the light hitting it. So how do you paint it? Let me show you.
Color of Painting Sand with Pastel
28:30
LHS-The Color of Sand (part 2)
48views
I get asked this all the time. It's a conondrum because sand is a chameleon. It changes it's color based upon the source and color of the light hitting it. So how do you paint it? Let me show you.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan live demo picture
1:59:41
LHS-Live Demo: Tumbling Creek
70views
The subject of this live demo is a swiftly flowing creek full of active, energized water tumbling over a shallow rocky streambed. Let me show you how I approach this complicated type of moving water and chip away at its intricacies, layer by layer.

6 videos found
Liz Haywood-Sullivan demo sketch
24:00
LHS-Begin with Simple Shapes and Value Sketches
146views
The first step is to break down your reference image into easily understood shapes and values, giving you the opportunity to learn the “language” of your potential painting.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel demonstration
21:15
LHS-Editing for Better Compositions
143views
Learning how to edit is a lifetime skill. The more practice you do, the stronger your compositions get. So how do you choose the best composition from a photo reference?
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel demonstration reference photo
23:01
LHS-Scaling Up Your Image Properly
106views
Check out this fail proof technique to scale up your image (without using math!). A good way to find the best cropping to fit on your paper.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan demo image
11:48
LHS-The Value of a Viewfinder
101views
This short demonstration shows the proper use of a viewfinder outdoors, and how it will help you find the best composition.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan demo photo
16:18
LHS-Using Cropmarks for Perspective
101views
How you can use cropmarks to help get perspective right (even if you don’t know perspective).
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting demo
21:19
LHS-Putting It All Together
125views
Pulling together all the Good Bones steps in the previous videos, Liz shows how they work together to provide a solid start to any representational painting.

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13 videos found
LHS-Rainy Reflections (part 1)
27:44
LHS-Rainy Reflections (part 1)
16views
Capturing rain reflections on a sidewalk at dusk is made easier by beginning with a darker paper. A good exercise in working with value.
LHS-Rainy Reflections (part 2)
28:23
LHS-Rainy Reflections (part 2)
13views
Capturing rain reflections on a sidewalk at dusk is made easier by beginning with a darker paper. A good exercise in working with value.
LHS-Live Demo: Sunstreaks on Water
1:58:43
LHS-Live Demo: Sunstreaks on Water
27views
Let me show you how to capture the subtle play of sunlight and shadow on water. This can be a complex subject which can require some finesse to accomplish.
Sunstreaks on Water (part 1)
32:27
Sunstreaks on Water (part 1)
21views
Let me show you how to prepare your painting to the point you can add in those subtle sunstreaks that cast across water at sunrise or sunset.
Sunstreaks on Water (part 2)
24:48
Sunstreaks on Water (part 2)
17views
Let me show you how to prepare your painting to the point you can add in those subtle sunstreaks that cast across water at sunrise or sunset.
LHS-Arial Perspective in Water Reflections (part 1)
25:17
LHS-Arial Perspective in Water Reflections (part 1)
27views
This full demo incorporates many of the aerial perspective principles laid out in my introductory video. The focus is on how the execution of reflections can indicate three-dimensional distance and depth.
LHS-Arial Perspective in Water Reflections (part 2)
27:29
LHS-Arial Perspective in Water Reflections (part 2)
17views
This full demo incorporates many of the aerial perspective principles laid out in my introductory video. The focus is on how the execution of reflections can indicate three-dimensional distance and depth.
LHS-Intro to Arial Perspective Principles for Water
16:37
LHS-Intro to Arial Perspective Principles for Water
29views
This video describes and illustrates principles of aerial perspective that apply to painting water. Representational painters are magicians - we take a 2D surface and convince people it has three dimensions. These principles are essential tools in ...
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting of a moonlit marsh
1:54:27
LHS-Live Demo: Moonrise on the Marsh
53views
It's one of those moments that stops you in your tracks when you come across it. The rising moon has a magic all its own. It doubles when its reflection is captured in water. Let me show you how to capture the effect of this fleeting moment in time.
pastel painting of a waterfall painted by Liz Haywood-Sullivan
1:46:25
LHS-Live Demo: Capturing Waterfall Drama
68views
Waterfalls are dramatic and dazzling. But they can be elusive and difficult to capture, and easy to overdo. Let me give you some techniques to capture a moment in the life of an eye-catching waterfall, with it's splashes and energy. Hint: Don't first ...
how to paint sand with pastel
26:28
LHS-The Color of Sand (part 1)
54views
I get asked this all the time. It's a conondrum because sand is a chameleon. It changes it's color based upon the source and color of the light hitting it. So how do you paint it? Let me show you.
Color of Painting Sand with Pastel
28:30
LHS-The Color of Sand (part 2)
48views
I get asked this all the time. It's a conondrum because sand is a chameleon. It changes it's color based upon the source and color of the light hitting it. So how do you paint it? Let me show you.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan live demo picture
1:59:41
LHS-Live Demo: Tumbling Creek
70views
The subject of this live demo is a swiftly flowing creek full of active, energized water tumbling over a shallow rocky streambed. Let me show you how I approach this complicated type of moving water and chip away at its intricacies, layer by layer.

10 videos found
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting image
24:25
LHS-Working on Paper vs. Sanded Paper
62views
A discussion of the differences in these two popular pastel painting surfaces. Plus, the best places to get paper and pastels.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel demonstration image
7:29
LHS-Using Black vs. White Paper – Vive La Différence!
48views
This is a striking demonstration of how a color changes on different colored surfaces.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting demo
29:23
LHS-Pastel Painting on Black (non-sanded) Paper Demonstration (part 1)
69views
Working on paper requires a light hand. Watch how to build up layers to get correct values. Also, working on black allows you to work with stronger, brighter pigments. Perfect for a brilliant and dramatic sunset!
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting
34:50
LHS-Pastel Painting on Black (non-sanded) Paper Demonstration (part 2)
61views
Working on paper requires a light hand. Watch how to build up layers to get correct values. Also, working on black allows you to work with stronger, brighter pigments. Perfect for a brilliant and dramatic sunset!
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting demonstration
27:54
LHS-Pastel Painting on White Sanded Paper Demonstration (part 1)
56views
Painting the same sunset image, but using an underpainting on white sanded paper instead. Working on white produces a brighter, softer effect.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting demonstration
36:44
LHS-Pastel Painting on White Sanded Paper Demonstration (part 2)
52views
Painting the same sunset image, but using an underpainting on white sanded paper instead. Working on white produces a brighter, softer effect.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting demonstration
29:18
LHS-Pastel Painting on White Sanded Paper Demonstration (part 3)
49views
Painting the same sunset image, but using an underpainting on white sanded paper instead. Working on white produces a brighter, softer effect.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel paintings
4:46
LHS-Comparing the Final Paintings on Black vs. White
49views
The final results of the same image painted on black paper vs. white sanded paper. What do you think? Do you have a favorite?
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastels image
6:48
LHS-What are Pastels?
58views
A discussion of how pastels are made, and what makes their colors standout.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan colormixing photo
11:03
LHS-Colormixing with Pastels
91views
This is important! This is the bedrock principle of how to paint with pastels. How to layer pastels of the same value but different hue to create vibrant paintings. Pastelists colormix to get the colors we want.

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11 videos found
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting demonstration
5:13
LHS-Introduction to Underpainting
116views
What is underpainting? How does it work?
Liz Haywood-Sullivan Monochromatic Underpainting demonstration image
11:00
LHS-Evaluating Color Options for a Monochromatic Underpainting
88views
A discussion on how you choose a good color to start a monochromatic underpainting.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel underpainting demo
29:51
LHS-Monochromatic Underpainting Demonstration (part 1)
113views
Learn how getting the right value is more important than choosing the right color. Using four values of one color is a good place to start if you’ve never done an underpainting before.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan Monochromatic Underpainting demonstration image
26:55
LHS-Monochromatic Underpainting Demonstration (part 2)
96views
Learn how getting the right value is more important than choosing the right color. Using four values of one color is a good place to start if you’ve never done an underpainting before.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan Monochromatic Underpainting demonstration image
27:47
LHS-Monochromatic Underpainting Demonstration (part 3)
98views
Learn how getting the right value is more important than choosing the right color. Using four values of one color is a good place to start if you’ve never done an underpainting before.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel underpainting demo
23:13
LHS-Complementary Underpainting Demonstration (part 1)
105views
This demo shows how working with opposite colors on the color wheel can enliven a predominantly green landscape.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel underpainting demo
24:56
LHS-Complementary Underpainting Demonstration (part 2)
90views
This demo shows how working with opposite colors on the color wheel can enliven a predominantly green landscape.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting demonstration
21:44
LHS-Complementary Underpainting Demonstration (part 3)
85views
This demo shows how working with opposite colors on the color wheel can enliven a predominantly green landscape.
Liz Haywood Sullivan pastel painting demonstration
27:09
LHS-Freeform Underpainting Demonstration (part 1)
66views
In this demo, underpainting colors are still chosen based on value, but the technique and rationale for choosing color is more random and mixed up.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel underpainting demo
27:41
LHS-Freeform Underpainting Demonstration (part 2)
52views
In this demo, underpainting colors are still chosen based on value, but the technique and rationale for choosing color is more random and mixed up.
Liz Haywood Sullivan pastel painting demonstration
28:42
LHS-Freeform Underpainting Demonstration (part 3)
52views
In this demo, underpainting colors are still chosen based on value, but the technique and rationale for choosing color is more random and mixed up.

12 videos found
Liz Heywood-Sullivan pastel painting demo
27:10
LHS-Painting a Tree: Construction
733views
The basic construction of a tree is discussed from the trunk to the envelope of smaller branches
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting demo
26:51
LHS-Painting a Tree: Doing Skyholes
781views
Everyone wants to know how to do skyholes. In this video I show you how to paint different types of skyholes, and also discuss why they appear the way they do.
pastel painting by Liz Haywood-Sullivan
30:56
LHS-Capturing a Sunlit Moment (part 1)
54views
In this demo I go back to the sunlit Italian alleyway from my video on how cropmarks can be used to help create perspective. Here I use a solid sepia color underpainting to create the underlying color and texture of stucco. This demonstrates how ...
Pastel painting by Liz Haywood-Sullivan
29:21
LHS-Capturing a Sunlit Moment (part 2)
46views
In this demo I go back to the sunlit Italian alleyway from my video on how cropmarks can be used to help create perspective. Here I use a solid sepia color underpainting to create the underlying color and texture of stucco. This demonstrates how ...
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting
18:44
LHS-Dealing with Greens (part 1)
80views
Using a colorful underpainting, in this two part introductory video set, let me show you how using warm colors can make greens really sing.
Part three of a pastel painting by Liz Haywood-Sullivan
33:28
LHS-Dealing with Greens (part 2)
78views
Using a colorful underpainting, in this two part introductory video set, let me show you how using warm colors can make greens really sing.
Liz Haywood Sullivan paints a tree
23:15
LHS-Painting a Tree: Massing and Volume
94views
The next step in this series, how to paint the canopy of a tree's leaves. Leaves group in volumes and rules of how light falls across a volume apply. Includes practical exercises in painting volumes.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting demo
28:34
LHS-Foliage Through the Seasons
77views
Starting with a winter tree profile, I demonstrate the evolution of spring, summer and then fall foliage on the same painting.
Shadows on a wall pastel part one Liz Haywood-Sullivan
25:17
LHS-Shadows on a Wall (part 1)
62views
Learn how to drape shadows down a wall and across a walkway by following the direction of the building surfaces. Painting shadows requires subtlety in the range of values you use, and the way they can change value and hue within the shadow itself.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting
28:40
LHS-Shadows on a Wall (part 2)
47views
Learn how to drape shadows down a wall and across a walkway by following the direction of the building surfaces. Painting shadows requires subtlety in the range of values you use, and the way they can change value and hue within the shadow itself.
Pastel painting by Liz Haywood-Sullivan
25:38
LHS-Shadows on a Wall (part 3)
42views
Learn how to drape shadows down a wall and across a walkway by following the direction of the building surfaces. Painting shadows requires subtlety in the range of values you use, and the way they can change value and hue within the shadow itself.
LIz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting demo
1:55:24
LHS-Demo: The Dance Between Sky and Water
180views
Liz’s first demonstration with Epiphany has her painting the coastline of New England in the USA where she lives. Liz is known for her skies and water, the subject of her 2013 book “Painting Brilliant Skies and Water in Pastel”. Join us as she ...

4 videos found
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting
17:04
Finding Composition in the Clouds
93views
Raise your hand if you’ve ever gotten lost in painting clouds! Let me show you how to work with big shapes to develop a pleasing composition in a cloudy sky.
pastel painting of clouds by Liz Haywood-Sullivan
2:01:05
LHS-Aerial Perspective in the Sky Demo
175views
Representational artist are magicians. We take a two-dimensional surface and with our toolbox of techniques we convince viewers our painting is three dimensional. One of the powerful tools we have to achieve this is aerial perspective. In this ...
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting
31:01
LHS-Painting Water Vapor Not Mashed Potatoes
114views
Learn how to work with translucency and edge management to create wispy, ethereal clouds with light and movement, not heavy and dense like mashed potatoes..
Liz Haywood Sullivan pastel painting reference
23:27
LHS-The Why of Blue Skies
67views
Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue? Or why a blue sky is lighter at the horizon? Watch this video for why this important to know as a landscape artist, and how it makes for better paintings.

24 videos found
LHS-Rainy Reflections (part 1)
27:44
LHS-Rainy Reflections (part 1)
16views
Capturing rain reflections on a sidewalk at dusk is made easier by beginning with a darker paper. A good exercise in working with value.
LHS-Rainy Reflections (part 2)
28:23
LHS-Rainy Reflections (part 2)
13views
Capturing rain reflections on a sidewalk at dusk is made easier by beginning with a darker paper. A good exercise in working with value.
Sunstreaks on Water (part 1)
32:27
Sunstreaks on Water (part 1)
21views
Let me show you how to prepare your painting to the point you can add in those subtle sunstreaks that cast across water at sunrise or sunset.
Sunstreaks on Water (part 2)
24:48
Sunstreaks on Water (part 2)
17views
Let me show you how to prepare your painting to the point you can add in those subtle sunstreaks that cast across water at sunrise or sunset.
pastel painting of a waterfall painted by Liz Haywood-Sullivan
1:46:25
LHS-Live Demo: Capturing Waterfall Drama
68views
Waterfalls are dramatic and dazzling. But they can be elusive and difficult to capture, and easy to overdo. Let me give you some techniques to capture a moment in the life of an eye-catching waterfall, with it's splashes and energy. Hint: Don't first ...
LHS-Live Demo: Ripples on Water
2:01:07
LHS-Live Demo: Ripples on Water
120views
A stone thrown into a still pond creates the perfect image to demonstrate the various layers found in water. By approaching painting water as it's having multiple layers assists the pastelist in understanding how to paint realistic water. This ...
LHS-First Layer of Water: What Lies Underneath (part 1)
27:56
LHS-First Layer of Water: What Lies Underneath (part 1)
89views
When you begin a water painting you will be evaluating your reference, whether on location or from a photo, to determine what is the first layer. This first layer is the ground the rest of your painting relies on. Start watching my water series with ...
LHS-First Layer of Water: What Lies Underneath (part 2)
28:32
LHS-First Layer of Water: What Lies Underneath (part 2)
71views
When you begin a water painting you will be evaluating your reference, whether on location or from a photo, to determine what is the first layer. This first layer is the ground the rest of your painting relies on. Start watching my water series with ...
Pastel painting of water by Liz Haywood-Sullivan
30:58
LHS-Second Layer of Water: Mirror Reflections (part 1)
55views
Building on your understanding of what lies underneath now we move to how reflections sit on top of water. This full demo offers tips and techniques in how to create accurate and realistic reflections on a quiet mirror-like surface.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel water instruction
29:01
LHS-Second Layer of Water: Mirror Reflections (part 2)
43views
Building on your understanding of what lies underneath now we move to how reflections sit on top of water. This full demo offers tips and techniques in how to create accurate and realistic reflections on a quiet mirror-like surface.
LHS-Second Layer of Water: Mirror Reflections (part 3)
26:10
LHS-Second Layer of Water: Mirror Reflections (part 3)
47views
Building on your understanding of what lies underneath now we move to how reflections sit on top of water. This full demo offers tips and techniques in how to create accurate and realistic reflections on a quiet mirror-like surface.
Moving water pastel painting by Liz Haywood-Sullivan
24:27
LHS-Third Layer of Water: Moving Water (part 1)
50views
Water rarely sits still. Whether it is a gust of wind ruffling the surface, a pebble or fish breaking the surface, or currents running deep underneath, the surface of water is constantly moving. Building on the first two layers this video shows how ...
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting of water
29.55
LHS-Third Layer of Water: Moving Water (part 2)
44views
Water rarely sits still. Whether it is a gust of wind ruffling the surface, a pebble or fish breaking the surface, or currents running deep underneath, the surface of water is constantly moving. Building on the first two layers this video shows how ...
LHS-Fourth Layer of Water: What Lies on Top (part 1)
21:41
LHS-Fourth Layer of Water: What Lies on Top (part 1)
39views
The final layer of water is what sits on the top surface. This could be water itself in the form of a splash, or it could be a leaf or waterlily quite literally floating on top. I'll demonstrate developing the painting in preparation for the final ...
LHS-Fourth Layer of Water: What Lies on Top (part 2)
27:34
LHS-Fourth Layer of Water: What Lies on Top (part 2)
37views
The final layer of water is what sits on the top surface. This could be water itself in the form of a splash, or it could be a leaf or waterlily quite literally floating on top. I'll demonstrate developing the painting in preparation for the final ...
LHS-Mapping Moving Water
25:18
LHS-Mapping Moving Water
35views
This discussion goes over several common surface conditions the artist will encounter when painting moving water. I introduce the important concept of using of dark, medium and light lights for mapping.
LHS-Mark Making for Water
26:45
LHS-Mark Making for Water
32views
Focus on specific techniques for painting realistic water. These include working over an underpainting, dragging, using a sponge, your fingers and brushes.
LHS-Water Final Touches
24:55
LHS-Water Final Touches
20views
Working on a gallery painting, I show you how I evaluate and make the final marks to finish the water on a icy creek.
how to paint sand with pastel
26:28
LHS-The Color of Sand (part 1)
54views
I get asked this all the time. It's a conondrum because sand is a chameleon. It changes it's color based upon the source and color of the light hitting it. So how do you paint it? Let me show you.
Color of Painting Sand with Pastel
28:30
LHS-The Color of Sand (part 2)
48views
I get asked this all the time. It's a conondrum because sand is a chameleon. It changes it's color based upon the source and color of the light hitting it. So how do you paint it? Let me show you.
LHS-Intro to Arial Perspective Principles for Water
16:37
LHS-Intro to Arial Perspective Principles for Water
29views
This video describes and illustrates principles of aerial perspective that apply to painting water. Representational painters are magicians - we take a 2D surface and convince people it has three dimensions. These principles are essential tools in ...
LHS-Arial Perspective in Water Reflections (part 1)
25:17
LHS-Arial Perspective in Water Reflections (part 1)
27views
This full demo incorporates many of the aerial perspective principles laid out in my introductory video. The focus is on how the execution of reflections can indicate three-dimensional distance and depth.
LHS-Arial Perspective in Water Reflections (part 2)
27:29
LHS-Arial Perspective in Water Reflections (part 2)
17views
This full demo incorporates many of the aerial perspective principles laid out in my introductory video. The focus is on how the execution of reflections can indicate three-dimensional distance and depth.
Liz Haywood Sullivan water painting
19:08
LHS-Intro to Layers of Water
484views
This is an introduction to the layering technique and terminology that I use in all of my water instruction videos. I recommend that you watch this basics video first.

4 videos found
LHS-Creating and Using Snow Logs
11:52
LHS-Creating and Using Snow Logs
47views
The color and contrast of snow is difficult to accurately capture in a photo. Then again, it's tough to paint snow en plein air! Let me show you an easy way to capture the true color of snow by creating a snow log that is very helpful in your studio.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting
38:17
LHS-Fall: Turn up the Color! (part 1)
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Have fun delving into playing with fall colors. Starting with a warm toned underpainting, I then turn the trees green and finally drift brilliant fall colors on top. This way fall colors look integrated into the foliage canopy and not garish.
Liz Haywood-Sullivan pastel painting
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LHS-Fall: Turn up the Color! (part 2)
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Have fun delving into playing with fall colors. Starting with a warm toned underpainting, I then turn the trees green and finally drift brilliant fall colors on top. This way fall colors look integrated into the foliage canopy and not garish.
pastel painting by Liz Haywood-Sullivan
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LHS-Live Demo: Colorful Autumn
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Pastels are known for their color and this season is designed for pastel’s brilliant colors. But how do you paint fall without the colors looking too garish? Join Liz as she demonstrates how to use underpainting as a tool to develop realistic fall color.

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LHS-Dark and Stormy (part 1)
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LHS-Dark and Stormy (part 1)
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Working on a charcoal colored sanded surface, I use a variety of markmaking methods to create the dynamic of swirling snow in a stormy winter scene.
LHS-Dark and Stormy (part 2)
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LHS-Dark and Stormy (part 2)
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Working on a charcoal colored sanded surface, I use a variety of mark making methods to create the dynamic of swirling snow in a stormy winter scene.
pastel painting of fog
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LHS-Painting Fog (part 1)
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Painting fog is fun! Using black paper as a base helps set the atmosphere for this demo on how to use neutrals to push and pull color and value through a foggy Maine coastline.
pastel painting of fog by Liz Haywood-Sullivan
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LHS-Painting Fog (part 2)
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Painting fog is fun! Using black paper as a base helps set the atmosphere for this demo on how to use neutrals to push and pull color and value through a foggy Maine coastline.

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Liz Haywood-Sullivan demo on neutrals image
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LHS-Live Demo: The Superpower of Neutrals
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In this LIVE demo I will (attempt to) paint a complete 16x16 painting using just one box of 36 neutral toned pastels on top of a monochromatic sepia colored underpainting. I wish to show you how critical neutrals, including grayed-down colors, are to ...

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