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Paintings/Prints

Classes/Courses

Kym Balthazar Bloom Abstract Painting

ONLINE CLASS

OCW + PRESSED FLOWERS

This online class explores the art of embedding pressed flowers in layers of cold wax and oil paint, celebrating their natural beauty and inspiring textures through a unique mixed-media technique.

Kym Balthazar Framing and Matting

ONLINE CLASS

MATTING & FRAMING

In this online class, you'll learn the essential skills of matting and framing oil and cold wax abstracts on paper, along with wiring wooden panels for professional hanging. This practical course is perfect for artists seeking to present their work with polish and professionalism, ensuring it’s gallery-ready or perfect for collectors.

Kym Balthazar Textured Painting

ONLINE CLASS

OCW TEXTURE

Discover the endless possibilities of creating texture with oil and cold wax in this online class. Learn techniques to build rich, dimensional layers using a variety of tools and methods, adding depth and intrigue to your abstract art while exploring the expressive potential of this versatile medium.

About

Hi! I’m Kym Balthazar, an abstract artist and educator who brings texture and story to life through oil and cold wax. With a background in illustration, my work has been showcased in juried exhibitions and collected around the world—each piece is like a little snapshot of my creative spirit.

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#19 ~  Oil & Cold Wax Abstract Painting with Pressed Flowers
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#18 ~ An Oil and Cold Wax Painting Playing with Gold Leaf
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#18 ~ An Oil and Cold Wax Painting Playing with Gold Leaf

I'm going back to titles only rather than voice over because a) my house is just too noisy and it sets my YouTube uploading behind, and b) if you want full length voice over painting videos, join me over on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/kbfetsko. This time lapse demo shows two mini oil & cold wax paintings using gold leaf. Thank you so, so much for following along in the creation of this painting! If you haven't already, I would be grateful if you subscribed to my channel and click that bell for notifications. Also, check me out on Instagram @k.b.fetsko where I share short process videos and new paintings. Let's learn and practice together and make beautiful art. Stay creative, my friends! Products (with links) used: Arches Oil Paper - https://www.amazon.com/Arches-Oil-Painting-Pad-x16/dp/B008NA89GG/ref=sr_1_2?crid=11UUEOECM2NJH&keywords=arches+oil+paper+block&qid=1654120169&sprefix=arches+oil+paper+blick%2Caps%2C74&sr=8-2 Winsor & Newton Artists' Oil Colour - https://www.amazon.com/Winsor-Newton-Artists-Colour-Introductory/dp/B002BJEWAM/ref=sr_1_2?crid=WTPGLYVZA83B&keywords=winsor+newton+artists+oil&qid=1654120238&sprefix=winsor+newton+artists+oils%2Caps%2C81&sr=8-2 Gamblin Artist Oils - https://www.amazon.com/Gamblin-Artist-Colors-Introductory-Multi/dp/B00NMPKPG4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3LDWN4W02MLDG&keywords=blick%2Bart%2Bmaterials%2Bgamblin&qid=1654120725&sprefix=blick%2Bart%2Bmaterials%2Bgamblin%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1&th=1 Gamblin Cold Wax - https://www.amazon.com/Cold-Wax-Medium-Size-16/dp/B0006OJACY/ref=sr_1_4?crid=CKG2DB84QKC0&keywords=GAMBLIN+cold+wax&qid=1654120572&sprefix=gamblin+cold+wax%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-4 Palette Knives - https://www.amazon.com/CONDA-Palette-Painting-Stainless-Spatula/dp/B01G176P6I/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=5EW93FT9OTJI&keywords=blick%2Bart%2Bmaterials%2Bpalette%2Bknives&qid=1654120852&sprefix=blick%2Bart%2Bmaterials%2Bpalette%2Bknives%2Caps%2C64&sr=8-2-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyVFRMWE1RRkhQQldKJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTUyODE4MzVGQjhNN1UxUFpGSiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzEwOTQ1UExFTkxWTDZWWDQxJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1 Messermeister Bowl Scraper - https://www.amazon.com/Messermeister-Silicone-Bowl-Scraper-Blue/dp/B003J373TQ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1AUJJZIDQ6QB0&keywords=messermeister%2Bbowl%2Bscraper&qid=1654120910&sprefix=messermeister%2Bbowl%2Bscraper%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-1-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyWERWTlVUSU1HUVFEJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDY2ODQyR1Q3R1ZGVDlTWldHJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyODY4ODcxV1VGUjhSWTQ1MkJTJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1 FX Effects Spatcher Blades - Jerry's Artarama Mini Skewers - Any grocery store kitchen section PanPastels - https://www.amazon.com/Panpastel-PPSTL10-30101-Artist-Painting-10-Pack/dp/B000VTNUES/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1H209UMO94A1S&keywords=pan%2Bpastels&qid=1654121001&sprefix=pan%2Bpastels%2Caps%2C78&sr=8-8&th=1

UPCOMING
June 2025 - Solo Show - ArtWorks Gallery, Scranton

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