I love how you describe the beginnings of the painting as the “Teen” look. I watch videos of pastel paintings and wonder about them until a little past the halfway part and then magic seems to happen! Thank you for this wonderful and generous beginner tutorial❣️
Hallo Susan, i’m from the Nederlands, and i love youre dicribing of pastel paintngs very mutch. The way you Choose youre coulors and explaine how to build the painting in layers is clear and a great help. I’m also left handed, I dont see that often and it makes it easy for me to work with tis material. Its a great learning process for me! I learn a lot from You. My I thank you for all youre expertise and youre work for those great you tube films.
Loved this demonstration. I have struggled with pastel , and now see how I had applied it too thickly trying to blend it. That made it dull. This is so vibrant.
I know what you mean about blending into mud. I have trouble knowing when to blend and when to just leave the marks alone. I am thankful for generous teachers (such as Susan) willing to share their knowledge to keep the motivation and learning progress going. I love blending and layering but it can get out of control for me sometimes. I am having fun but I know it takes practice and good teachers.
Wonderful person you are Susan and such a great teacher...stay blessed..as a beginner who is also short on money totally regard such an amazing art lessons... keep bringing the amazing content..love ya
Another one I love. The colours are so vibrant and harmonious whilst exciting ... reminds me of The Fauves. Thank you so much, Susan. You are a great tutor x
Yep, I've just turned 50, my pastels & art education are now 10 years old, I am burnt out from my career in the 'caring industry' and am virtually unemployable these days ... And so here I am!!! It's time to create and I am so happy to have found your channel. Your videos are very inspiring and not intimidating 💖🕊️🌈
Love your attitude!!! and thanks for those kind and helpful words. It's your turn now for giving yourself some artistic fun! Enjoy and I'll be certain to have lots more videos coming your way.
Hi Susan thanks for posting M watching this lovely Nd detailed video I was hoping for this gift Nd I guess u have it to me Thanks Love from India ❤️ Stay safe and inside
I actually use a combination of warm and cool bulbs in the track lighting on my ceiling. Here is a link to the track lights I use, but I took off the glass globes and use a bulb directly screwed in. Track light: www.lowes.com/pd/allen-roth-allen-roth-6-Light-69-9-in-Brushed-steel-Dimmable-Standard-Track-bar-light-kit-Fixed-Track-Light-Kit/1000553523?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-lit-_-google-_-lia-_-143-_-tracklighting-_-1000553523-_-0&placeholder=null&ds_rl=1286981&gclid=Cj0KCQiA9P__BRC0ARIsAEZ6irjvxCz_HpKaK9KhVy36FNwDcqEGf8UPF2G1KdQp8GWLmqs-4GIIoHMaAkIWEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds I can't remember the exact LED bulbs I use, but something like this... www.lowes.com/pd/GE-Classic-65-Watt-EQ-BR30-Daylight-Dimmable-LED-Light-Bulb-6-Pack/1000606221 I also use a Ring Light I bought on Amazon. Here is a link to my Amazon store with a lot of the items in my studio and from my videos (Ring Light is under Studio section): www.amazon.com/shop/monetcafewithartistsusanjenkins
I LOVE this!! Thank you so much for your encouragement--I can't tell you how many times I've started a painting and abandoned it because I thought it was "ugly." Other take aways for me on this one were using more vertical strokes in the foreground, horizontal in the distance. Genius! Also, your light touch is such a good reminder. I'm going to try this one!
I have used Gioconda only and really liked them. But there are other good sets out there too. I hear many artists say that Carbothello pastel pencils are really good too.
Have you ever tried using clear gesso a second time once the tooth starts to become filled with dust/pastel in order to build more layers? (before too much pastel is applied where it would just spread the pastel if too much is on the surface?
@Nazareth434! I haven't, but I don't think it would work out very well. The gesso would most likey just smear and muddy your pastels. What I suggest is using a pray fixative to be able to achieve more layers. Happy painting!
At the end of the video, the painting looks more natural, because of the green color. How did you achieve the grassy effect? i missed that part. any way, it turned out. good enough to sell, or frame! idea! scrape the grassy area with a clean kitchen scrub pad? or a stencil knife?
OMG! I have no idea how you came up on my feed! But this looks stunning! Would this work with Gouache? I'm not sure I can justify running out to buy a set of Pastels!!!!! Someone - please save me from temptation!
chaserkitty I actually don’t think you would need to add the clear gesso at all when using gouache, unless you’re just want the texture. And I don’t see why that wouldn’t work. I give it a try on a small sample piece. And be careful… Because if you do buy some pastels it can become very addicting. Ha ha
I can't remember which brands I used for this painting, but here is a link to my Amazon shop where I give lots of pastel recommendations... amzn.to/3GaN8RB
Dear Susan, If I buy some clear gesso do I also need Fine Pumice Gel to mix in? Or will the gesso work on its own? Also, does the gesso feel similar to uart 400 grit paper? Thanks in advance :)
Daryl TJ Even though some people do mix some find Thomas into the clear gesso, it’s not necessary. Most of the tutorials I have shared is just the clear gesso alone. And it does feel similar to U 400 grit paper but it’s not quite as smooth. I’m people apply to layers for more texture and then use a sheet of fine sandpaper to sand it down for a smoother surface. Hope that helps and I recommend experimenting on some small sample pieces first.
As a right handed person my pastel স্ট্রোক are north east to south west Do most left handed people use north west to south east strokes? After a soft pastel painting is over, everything gets smudged, living in India, I cannot source best art material s but could you recommend anything?
My art journey began just 2 years ago when a friend I was visiting was teaching some water colour classes in the coastal park in Folkestone. She insisted I go along even though I was adamant I couldn’t draw a straight line with a ruler let alone draw a picture. She was kind enough not to make me do watercolours but provided me with sketch book and a basic set of graphite pencils. Most of what I did from that day went in paper recycling lol, but I noticed that during the three hours I sat drawing, I lost myself in what I was doing and didn’t once think about my pain. (I have a degenerative spine disorder) so I decided to continue as a form of pain management. I have since exhibited graphite and charcoal works, oils, acrylics and watercolour pieces locally and sold some😱. Things are getting motor difficult moving about now and the cleaning of brushes using oils and acrylics is sometimes just too much so here I am….first bash at pastels but I figured the only thing I need worry about washing at the end….is me😂😂😂😂. I have joined your Patreon group and Monet Cafe on Facebook too, so let’s do this and see what mess I can create with dust😂😂😂. Thank you 🙏 so much for your time and energy, I for one definitely appreciate being able to learn at home rather than all the commotion that is required to get out and travel. God bless and hope to chat soon. Grant Harper, Worcestershire, UK
Grant, this is such a fantastic comment! I was hanging on every word and truly relating to your journey. It’s amazing how art can bring us peace and be so therapeutic. Keep it up my friend and I loved what you said about only washing yourself off after using pastels. That is so true! God bless you and thank you so much for becoming a patron of mine. I sent you a welcome letter that you probably got, But don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
I have some different types of painting canvases that I have used for acrylic painting. Can I use them to do Pastel painting? they are grainy and have texture so I was thinking that they can be used. Anyone know?
Hi Daivd, I've tried painting on canvas before with pastels and even though I like texture, it has more to do with the "grit" than the "texture" when it comes to painting with pastels. I found the surface of the canvas was actually too slick even though it is made up of a woven type of pattern. You might be able to coat it with some clear gesso (which has a gritty result when dry). Regular gesso doesn't have this grit to it though... only the clear. ;). Now, I'm going to have to try it!
Cannot follow along, colors need to be explained.....I’m a beginner and learn most by following along..could not do so with this video... Lots of talking and not useful instructions...
Sorry to hear that to me, but I have a video I just recorded today that is really great for beginners. I break down color and value and hopefully that will help you. I probably won’t have it uploaded until Friday though. Thanks for the information and it always helps to make my channel better.
Thank you Susan! This is a beautiful lesson for me as a beginner. God bless
Beautiful!!
Thank you Susan. We all appreciate the free lessons! Your kindness and generosity is wonderful! ❣️
I absolutely love your videos. You explain step by step what you’re doing and why. I’m a very beginner in soft pastels.
Thank you so much!
Thank you very much for sharing this beauty
nice demonstration, makes look this technique easy. But it is very difficult and needs a lot of practise!!
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much, @theresasuttle711! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting! Thank YOU for watching! :)
You are such a great teacher, Susan. I always come back to remind me of these techniques. Thank you.
Awwww..... thanks Josephine!!
Thanks for explaining your color choices!! So often, I watch painters do their thing, but never know why.
I love how you explain every little detail for beginners which is not very easy to find specially on TH-cam..you are truly a sweetheart😊😇
You are so welcome! Bless you sohail!
Magnifique ! Un grand merci.
I love how you describe the beginnings of the painting as the “Teen” look. I watch videos of pastel paintings and wonder about them until a little past the halfway part and then magic seems to happen! Thank you for this wonderful and generous beginner tutorial❣️
Hallo Susan, i’m from the Nederlands, and i love youre dicribing of pastel paintngs very mutch. The way you Choose youre coulors and explaine how to build the painting in layers is clear and a great help. I’m also left handed, I dont see that often and it makes it easy for me to work with tis material. Its a great learning process for me! I learn a lot from You. My I thank you for all youre expertise and youre work for those great you tube films.
You are so welcome! ☺
Thank u for sharing ur god gifted talent
Very beautiful !
Susan! Wonderful video! Thanks for sharing!😊🎨💗
Sheshina Ekaterina * HOW TO DRAW * Thank you sweetheart. I love your videos as well.
Loved this demonstration. I have struggled with pastel , and now see how I had applied it too thickly trying to blend it. That made it dull. This is so vibrant.
Glad it was helpful!
I know what you mean about blending into mud. I have trouble knowing when to blend and when to just leave the marks alone. I am thankful for generous teachers (such as Susan) willing to share their knowledge to keep the motivation and learning progress going. I love blending and layering but it can get out of control for me sometimes. I am having fun but I know it takes practice and good teachers.
Thank you for another lovely tutorial.
Wonderful person you are Susan and such a great teacher...stay blessed..as a beginner who is also short on money totally regard such an amazing art lessons... keep bringing the amazing content..love ya
Thank you so much! I pray you keep enjoying and learning from my lessons 👍🏻☺️🙌🏻
Hi I’m a complete newbie to art
I’m finding your tutorials so helpful
Thanks so much for sharing them
Glad you like them!
Colors are amazing!
I love your story telling 😊🐭
Awwww...... thanks :) I'm also a writer and thus love story telling! ;)
Very interesting, thank you.
Wow...emphasizing light touch was sooo helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Gracias!
Another one I love. The colours are so vibrant and harmonious whilst exciting ... reminds me of The Fauves. Thank you so much, Susan. You are a great tutor x
Terrific tutorial. I will definitely try this one for practice. Thank you!
Love love this...how i wish...
i agree with everything the previous viewers have written. a practical question : have do you fix the finished painting ?
Magnificent pastels! I'll try to redraw it. Thank you for your lessons!
I just bought a set of soft pastels and cant wait to try them! I enjoy watching your videos so much. Thank you!
Yay!!! Excited for you!
I am a beginner Pastel artist. (oil is my medium) I am loving your method. Thank you
I love to hear that Barbara! So much about art transcends the barriers of “mediums”.
Thank you so much for sharing
I love it!
Yep, I've just turned 50, my pastels & art education are now 10 years old, I am burnt out from my career in the 'caring industry' and am virtually unemployable these days ... And so here I am!!! It's time to create and I am so happy to have found your channel. Your videos are very inspiring and not intimidating 💖🕊️🌈
Love your attitude!!! and thanks for those kind and helpful words. It's your turn now for giving yourself some artistic fun! Enjoy and I'll be certain to have lots more videos coming your way.
Hi Susan thanks for posting
M watching this lovely Nd detailed video
I was hoping for this gift Nd I guess u have it to me
Thanks
Love from India ❤️
Stay safe and inside
Yay... my faithful friend! Hope you learn lots and I can't wait to see what you create :)
Is it oil pastel? It is very beautiful.
Thank you and I only use soft pastels… Not oil pastels.
Love this. The music was a bit much for me, distracting. Thanks for a great video Susan. You are a great teacher!!
Thanks Geri, some of my older videos had music issues, and I think I've gotten better at my newer videos thanks to comments like yours :)
Love this video. Painting at night, what lamp, bulb, should I use for getting the best daytime natural light to work by? Thanks for your lessons♡
I actually use a combination of warm and cool bulbs in the track lighting on my ceiling. Here is a link to the track lights I use, but I took off the glass globes and use a bulb directly screwed in.
Track light: www.lowes.com/pd/allen-roth-allen-roth-6-Light-69-9-in-Brushed-steel-Dimmable-Standard-Track-bar-light-kit-Fixed-Track-Light-Kit/1000553523?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-lit-_-google-_-lia-_-143-_-tracklighting-_-1000553523-_-0&placeholder=null&ds_rl=1286981&gclid=Cj0KCQiA9P__BRC0ARIsAEZ6irjvxCz_HpKaK9KhVy36FNwDcqEGf8UPF2G1KdQp8GWLmqs-4GIIoHMaAkIWEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
I can't remember the exact LED bulbs I use, but something like this...
www.lowes.com/pd/GE-Classic-65-Watt-EQ-BR30-Daylight-Dimmable-LED-Light-Bulb-6-Pack/1000606221
I also use a Ring Light I bought on Amazon. Here is a link to my Amazon store with a lot of the items in my studio and from my videos (Ring Light is under Studio section): www.amazon.com/shop/monetcafewithartistsusanjenkins
I LOVE this!! Thank you so much for your encouragement--I can't tell you how many times I've started a painting and abandoned it because I thought it was "ugly." Other take aways for me on this one were using more vertical strokes in the foreground, horizontal in the distance. Genius! Also, your light touch is such a good reminder. I'm going to try this one!
You are so welcome!
Precioso!!! Me gustaría saber como proteges la pintura para ponerle marco gracias! Desde Peru
Loving your tutorial. Would really appreciate it if you could position your ref photo so that we can see it as you're laying in the color. Thanks.
Thanks Judi! And I’ll try to tweak things so that the reference photo is more visible. I so appreciate your feedback.
@@monetcafe Thank you so much. I spent the whole afternoon watching your tutorials; can't wait for my pastels to arrive.
Hi Susan, thank you for this underpainting technique. I see you using pastel pencils. What brand of pastel pencils do you think work best?
I have used Gioconda only and really liked them. But there are other good sets out there too. I hear many artists say that Carbothello pastel pencils are really good too.
I use Sennelier pastel sticks. Is that all right?
Yes, absolutely. I love Sennelier pastels!
Have you ever tried using clear gesso a second time once the tooth starts to become filled with dust/pastel in order to build more layers? (before too much pastel is applied where it would just spread the pastel if too much is on the surface?
@Nazareth434! I haven't, but I don't think it would work out very well. The gesso would most likey just smear and muddy your pastels. What I suggest is using a pray fixative to be able to achieve more layers. Happy painting!
@@monetcafe yeah that's what i thought might happen- but the spray fixative workable sounds like a good alternative
At the end of the video, the painting looks more natural, because of the green color. How did you achieve the grassy effect? i missed that part. any way, it turned out. good enough to sell, or frame! idea! scrape the grassy area with a clean kitchen scrub pad? or a stencil knife?
OMG! I have no idea how you came up on my feed! But this looks stunning! Would this work with Gouache? I'm not sure I can justify running out to buy a set of Pastels!!!!!
Someone - please save me from temptation!
chaserkitty I actually don’t think you would need to add the clear gesso at all when using gouache, unless you’re just want the texture. And I don’t see why that wouldn’t work. I give it a try on a small sample piece. And be careful… Because if you do buy some pastels it can become very addicting. Ha ha
@@monetcafe Thanks heaps. This is now on my to do list!
Hi! I’m a beginner and wondering if you usually use a mask or gloves? Are we supposed to? Or only for certain pastels.....
What kind of paper do you recommend?
www.amazon.com/shop/monetcafewithartistsusanjenkins/list/E97AS2ACCLH7?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_list_d
Thank you for your kind sharing!😄🙌☝Please..what set was that?
It is the Unison 120 Half Stick Set. I LOVE IT! It has everything you need with color, value, darks and neutrals. A great all-in-one set!
What kind of pastels are you using?
I can't remember which brands I used for this painting, but here is a link to my Amazon shop where I give lots of pastel recommendations... amzn.to/3GaN8RB
Dear Susan,
If I buy some clear gesso do I also need Fine Pumice Gel to mix in? Or will the gesso work on its own? Also, does the gesso feel similar to uart 400 grit paper?
Thanks in advance :)
Daryl TJ Even though some people do mix some find Thomas into the clear gesso, it’s not necessary. Most of the tutorials I have shared is just the clear gesso alone. And it does feel similar to U 400 grit paper but it’s not quite as smooth. I’m people apply to layers for more texture and then use a sheet of fine sandpaper to sand it down for a smoother surface. Hope that helps and I recommend experimenting on some small sample pieces first.
I hope you figured out that the word “Thomas” was supposed to be “Pumice“, ha ha.
Monet Cafe' with Artist Susan Jenkins yes lolll did you see my comment about it?
It’s Karen Margulis who says dirt.
As a right handed person my pastel স্ট্রোক are north east to south west
Do most left handed people use north west to south east strokes?
After a soft pastel painting is over, everything gets smudged, living in India, I cannot source best art material s but could you recommend anything?
My art journey began just 2 years ago when a friend I was visiting was teaching some water colour classes in the coastal park in Folkestone. She insisted I go along even though I was adamant I couldn’t draw a straight line with a ruler let alone draw a picture. She was kind enough not to make me do watercolours but provided me with sketch book and a basic set of graphite pencils. Most of what I did from that day went in paper recycling lol, but I noticed that during the three hours I sat drawing, I lost myself in what I was doing and didn’t once think about my pain. (I have a degenerative spine disorder) so I decided to continue as a form of pain management. I have since exhibited graphite and charcoal works, oils, acrylics and watercolour pieces locally and sold some😱.
Things are getting motor difficult moving about now and the cleaning of brushes using oils and acrylics is sometimes just too much so here I am….first bash at pastels but I figured the only thing I need worry about washing at the end….is me😂😂😂😂. I have joined your Patreon group and Monet Cafe on Facebook too, so let’s do this and see what mess I can create with dust😂😂😂.
Thank you 🙏 so much for your time and energy, I for one definitely appreciate being able to learn at home rather than all the commotion that is required to get out and travel. God bless and hope to chat soon. Grant Harper, Worcestershire, UK
Grant, this is such a fantastic comment! I was hanging on every word and truly relating to your journey. It’s amazing how art can bring us peace and be so therapeutic. Keep it up my friend and I loved what you said about only washing yourself off after using pastels. That is so true! God bless you and thank you so much for becoming a patron of mine. I sent you a welcome letter that you probably got, But don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
I have some different types of painting canvases that I have used for acrylic painting. Can I use them to do Pastel painting? they are grainy and have texture so I was thinking that they can be used. Anyone know?
Hi Daivd, I've tried painting on canvas before with pastels and even though I like texture, it has more to do with the "grit" than the "texture" when it comes to painting with pastels. I found the surface of the canvas was actually too slick even though it is made up of a woven type of pattern. You might be able to coat it with some clear gesso (which has a gritty result when dry). Regular gesso doesn't have this grit to it though... only the clear. ;). Now, I'm going to have to try it!
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Cannot follow along, colors need to be explained.....I’m a beginner and learn most by following along..could not do so with this video...
Lots of talking and not useful instructions...
Sorry to hear that to me, but I have a video I just recorded today that is really great for beginners. I break down color and value and hopefully that will help you. I probably won’t have it uploaded until Friday though. Thanks for the information and it always helps to make my channel better.
@@monetcafe Too much noise , the sound of nature is all that is needed to compliment the sound of creativity.
Social awkward, sorry. I adore your creations.. you are are true natural. Thanx for sharing.