EASY as 1, 2, 3 - Beginner Soft Pastel Tutorial
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- I LOVE bringing free lessons to Beginner Artists, and in this lesson you will learn that painting in soft pastels can be as EASY as 1, 2, 3!
Follow along with this tutorial where I create 3 studies of roads while teaching core painting principles. This lesson will work with various mediums, not just soft pastel.
Please leave me a comment to let me know if you would like to see more basic beginner lessons here in Monet Cafe'. ENJOY
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I've been so blessed to meet many new Beginner pastel artists through comments in my lessons here on TH-cam. I hope this lesson gives lots of easy instruction covering many basic artistic principles. HAPPY PAINTING!!
I think we are all so blessed to be able to learn so much from you about art and more! Thank you so much for everything that you do. Also, I am also from Western North Carolina and though I lived in Southern California for several years I am happily back home in NC. I would love to get together and paint some time if you do venture back this way.
Thank you so much❤
Yes more beginner videos. This was very helpful...ty❤
Oh wow! How sweet of you, @melodine707! God bless you.
You are just such a great teacher. You keep it simple but easy to understand. Some online just show off what they can do which leaves us feeling hopeless
I love your comment, Mary. And it blesses me to teach what I have learned. Anyone can become an artist if they want to.
I love these little studies! What a fun activity for beginners who are exploring value techniques and color combination. Thanks for sharing this! 🙌💖
Awesome @cydemesa5264, I appreciate that so much!
This = GOLD. Thank you! I made notes in my sketchbook and finally I felt confident to work in my sketchbook🤗.
Wonderful! That’s what I love to hear!
Thank you for beginner level pastels lesson. Very nice presentation. I needed this to get me back to trying pastels again.
You are so welcome! Hope you have fun!
As a beginner I can’t tell you how much this helps me!!!!!!! Big thanks for sharing your talent…..
You are so welcome!
This was a great tutorial! I learned so much!
Awesome @martin75027, I appreciate that so much!
I’ve had oil pastels and paper for over a year. I would enjoy just putting color on paper, but sometimes felt like I could only do abstract art and could not get more satisfied since I do not know how to draw. Your tutorial has meant so much to me because now I was able to paint this landscape. I feel the proudest of myself artistically in years. Thank you so much!
YAY!! Thank you! @mariajosecruz3014 Comments like this are part of why I do this. I love inspiring others, especially in their art journey! Thank you for your sweet comment!
Haven’t seen an art video in awhile. Depression has gotten to me and I’ve basically given up on getting anything that would help me get back into teaching myself how to draw and such. Being on disability there isn’t a whole lot at the end of the month and when there is, there’s always something of higher priority then pen and paper. Anyway, it’s nice to see a video after so much time.
Bless you, Ron. Having a life that has been topsy turvy over the years, I am always tender for those with challenging circumstances. I pray my lessons can bring some light and joy to you! Art is truly healing
Hello Ron, Jerry here. Please forgive me for any trespasses that I my create. I have a tip for you.
Empathy, is my strongest suit; never would I put on the garment of sympathy.
Do something to help someone else in their hard time, there's a lot out there today.
As an example... Sometimes in my area during the summer, Hooker's find there way into many parts of town. Many get sick from the heat, and lack of food and water.
As a former prison minister, I've learned about needs. Sharing a bottle of water and a energy bar, buffer's and clears the mind.
I have phone number where they can find help.
The sad part is, I've seen the before and after pictures... Heart breaking.
Tip..!
In helping someone else, the rewards are great. All you have to do is believe. He who inspired this conversation is there for everyone, including you.
In the name of Jesus, the living Christ.
Keep your head up Ronald! Something I have to tell myself EVERY DAY is that tomorrow will be better then today.. I to myself have fallen into a pretty bad depression considering I'm also dealing with postpartum depression. And the only reason I'm gonna tell you about what I'm going through I'm hopes that it helps you see that your not alone.. but 5 years ago my son's father and his new wife took him away from me for no reason but his wifes dad is in the military with like secret services kinda deal so needless to say he jsd good $ and also alot of connections so i have not been able to even see or hold my son in my arms for over 5 years and they just live the next town over, but couldnt afford a attorney so i got screwd ... Well then I get with my soon to be ex husband and he is very physically and emotionally abusive not to mention a heroin addict who got me using just so he could...left his ass of course.. then I meet the love of my life and things were perfect we were living in a beautiful townhome and got surprised with our beautiful daughter after being told that my son was a miracle baby and notnto expect another,... So I named her Estrella star In Spanish cause she is the light during my darkness... Well DCFS takes her right after birth cause she was born with drugs in her system 😮💨.. but in my defense I didn't know I was pregnant till I was already 7 1/2 months along so it would not be enough time before birth to have safely got 100% clean but I did slow down tremendously... Well then right after that my man gets arrested and was in jail for 4 months and then forced to a rehab for another 6 or 7 months and I told him that he would out grow me but he assured me he would never.. weeelll he did.. he just left me about a month ago after I held it down for him out here. Paid a 2,300 a month rent up till a month or so ago I got evicted... But I was supposed to go to treatment to get my daughter back too but dealing with being evicted and alone all the time I let my depression win and now the love of my life acts like everything he felt before was all clouded by the drugs... So now I have lost literally EVERYTHING and just trying to stay strong and take it one day at a time so I can get at least my babies.. I am currently 10 days sober.. I feel like shit but I will keep fighting.. just keep fighting Ronald there is always some type of star that will come just when you need it to be the light in you, just accept it and don't try to resist cause once you surrender yourself to change you will notice a few more smiles everyday I promise 😌
You are not alone. Struggle with it myself. Art does help... Hope you are able to get what you need.
@@JLPrice-kc2uy. Thank you for replying to Ron. Hope he took your advice and experience.. God bless you Ron... but I just wanted to say thank you for giving your experience sir.. it has opened my eyes too. Much greatful 🙏 ✨. May God bless you too. And may I have your courage in love . Amen
Beautiful paintings .Great lessons . Thanks a lot !
My pleasure 😊
I absolutely loved this video and all it’s information and content!! Thank you for sharing! There are so many color theory videos out there but I have yet to see one where we are actually shown some combinations in action!!! The breakdown of how you do your studies is super informative! I’m new to pastels. I’ve been trying my hand with oils and chalk pastels and I’m so happy I’ve come across your channel!
Vielen, vielen Dank für das tolle Video, super inspirierend und macht einfach immer wieder Lust auf Ausprobieren. Ich bin sehr, sehr dankbar für deine lieben Beginner videos. Deine Bilder machen die Welt schön, einfach fantastisch. 🤗
This was so helpful! I have pastels that I have never felt like I really knew how to work with them. I learned so much and can't wait to get them out this afternoon. Thank you!
Asa person who has never ever used pastels, this was amazing, and you even managed to add in the colour theory! I learnt a LOT ,Thankyou y r a great teacher :)
Thank you so much, @MsVivian99! Your comment blessed me.
Here is a list in my Amazon Shop of some pastel painting products I recommend for beginner pastel artists. Happy Painting! www.amazon.com/shop/monetcafewithartistsusanjenkins/list/2NY2AMTL7D050?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_list_d
Fantastic. I'm so inspired to dig out my old pastels and buy some new ones. Thank you 😊
YAY!! Thank you! @judibinks Comments like this are part of why I do this. I love inspiring others, especially in their art journey! Thank you for your sweet comment!
Tried soft pastels for the first time today, following your tutorial. Simply love it!!
But I definitely worked better with the night landscape!
Thank You!!!
Yippee!!! I may have created another pastel painting addict! Keep having fun!
These are wonderful. Sometime I am going to try these pictures on my own too. I am new to pastels and love the look. Thank you so much to helping the beginner. God bless.
Hi, @user-hg7bm3yf2p. Here is a list in my Amazon Shop of some pastel painting products I recommend for beginner pastel artists. Happy Painting! www.amazon.com/shop/monetcafewithartistsusanjenkins/list/2NY2AMTL7D050?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_list_d
Thank you for this fantastic video.
🙂 🙂 🙂 ❤, @annahale3145 thanks for watching!!
I truly loved that lesson. Thank you!
This is a great tutorial! Thank-you 🌿
Thank you so much, @elizabethbarker5364! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!
finally something what's really for beginners, thank you so much
Glad it was helpful!👍🏻👏☺️💜
This must be The perfect tutorial! Thanks a lot...
Thanks so much. This was very informative especially with the use of pastels which I am just about to begin for the first time.
Glad it was helpful!
O.M.G. Perfecto my friend😊
🙂 🙂 🙂 ❤, @myalicioglu thank you so much!! I appreciate that!
Beautiful and you’re very talented!!
hey, your video was so informative. i have to make an art portfolio from my school and im using oil pastels to do 5 paintings, this video really helped. as hard as i try i sometimes just don't stick to the color pallet and end up using white and black, but i've noticed that you stick to the color pallet throught the painting. im gonna try doing that in my portfolio. thankyou
Very nice thanks❤❤❤
This was so helpful! Very inspiring
Thank U!❤😊
Lovely! 🎉🎉🎉
Greetings from Western N.C. 🙂Thank you SO much for sharing this! I need to practice value. Plus, as part of homeschool I'm teaching the 7 elements of Art - our next chapter is observing color, followed by value. Can't wait to practice using these ideas & then share with my kid 😀 (she really loves realism so value is going to be a must). Also, your studies are absolutely beautiful!
Hi Melanie, what a blessing to live in the mountains! I also homeschooled my son and it was such a blessing. I have lots of lessons on color and value on my TH-cam channel. I think I have a playlist specifically on color. Here’s one of the videos that was rather enlightening… th-cam.com/video/iieYWnfb808/w-d-xo.html
Another lesson on color… th-cam.com/video/k30AaNewjpo/w-d-xo.html
@@monetcafe Thank you so much 😃
So much information here for beginners. So rich. T y
I loved this video! When my pastel set comes, I'm coming back to this for the technical lessons. This is a great base to start with. Thank you so much for this lesson. I still am struggling with the underpainting concept. Could you explain that one a little bit more? Is that the same as just a first layer?
Thanks again! This was awesome!!
Yes, Rilee... I think this is a great lesson to start with. And you are correct that an underpainting is essentially the first layer. But there are some good general techniques for this first layer that can really effect your painting. Sometimes you can simply tone your surface to begin with.. (I sometimes like starting with vibrant colors). Or sometimes you might like to block in big shapes with local color (the color that is naturally in the scene). Other times you can block in big shapes with complementary color (the color opposite on the color wheel.). It can feel a bit overwhelming at first, but just know that there are no hard fast rules about underpaintings and there a lots of creative options. Now you have me wanting to make a video about all of the different underpainting techniques!
Nice video. ´thank you
Thank you so much, @pepeibz21! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!
I disscoverd today that watercolour paper blocks academy watercolor paper pad from the brand fine grade 100 % cotton boahong are working so very well for soft pastels. I paint whit acrylic paint as well so i had a block in my room already😁👍🏾🖐🏾 i love you,re landscape paintings
Thank you so much, life is music parna donkers! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!
Thank you for simplifying tips for beginners ♥️ I would like to know wich kind of paper should we use...
Wow! It was informative❤❤
I thought these Tombow markers were NOT lightfast?! I think the Faber-Castell Artist Pitt pens in greys are lightfast, or maybe I'm mistaken?? I know Susan you're giving a demonstration, but the artist in me is always concerned with things being lightfast...Thank you for this tutorial Susan! Take care!
Michelle, I only use the markers for Value Studies. It doesn’t really matter to me if they fade over time. I’m not selling them to a client. Most of the products that I use for finished pieces are lightfast. There are some fluorescent pastels though that seem to fade over time.
Hi Susan can we cut Terry Ludwigs with cigar cutter without damage to TL sticks, or some colors we can’t, thank you Lyne from Canada
Susan - what do you mean by "cooler colours"? Perhaps more towards the bluish tinge on the colour wheel? Thanks.
Yes, exactly! You got it!
Can I ask why you use markers instead of pencil, I’m new to pastels? I got some for my birthday. I usually do watercolours.
Hi, and that’s a great question. Often I will use pencil or charcoal to get my sketch in, but often I will use markers for a sketch if I’m going to apply a wet medium on top. This ensures that the marker will stay. If it was a charcoal pencil, it would run and remove the sketch.
Hi! I want to experiment with pastels and I was wondering about the sponge. Are you using the wet sponge to keep the pastels from creating dust? Thank you!
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This was one of the best art videos I’ve ever watched. So informative!! I kept saying throughout the entire video what a great lesson this is. I’m applying this to my brand new oil pastels I bought. Can’t wait. Again, amazing video! Thank you!
Wow, thank you! That gives me such encouragement Shari!
I painted all three, but my favorite was the night landscape with moon and fireflies. Thanks, it was fun!
Thank you so much, @randeefoster1876! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!
A great tutorial showing how colours and values work. Thank you.
Thank you so much, @dianaholvik2554! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!
Been in a slump lately, I just got up and drew something after watching this
YAY!! Thank you! @linahirsh241 Comments like this are part of why I do this. I love inspiring others, especially in their art journey! Thank you for your sweet comment!
❤❤ absolutely amazing 💯🥺 I love this , can't wait to try it out 😊
🙂 🙂 🙂 ❤, @Anesu-ki6um
What's really impressive is that there are over 6600 likes and ZERO dislikes at this point. Great tutorial! Thank you!
🙂 🙂 🙂 ❤, @PVAPlayy Bless you! I hadn't noticed. Thanks for watching!
could you make one with not so many colors
Yes, absolutely… A monochromatic color palette would make a nice version as well, or even an analogous color palettte.
Now I found this very helpful thank you
Thank you for this. I am just getting back into pastels. I do have a question. Why the markers for sketching instead of pencil?
You could use pencils as well, the markers are just a quick and easy way to have different values. I sometimes use pencils in a similar way, but just apply more pressure to get darker values.
Thank you for this video! What pastels do you recommend I purchase? I am looking for some muted earth tones!
Thank you so much, @nicoleandspencer! I'm so glad you liked it! Thank you for asking!!! I've included a link here that I think is a great set for beginners and professionals, alike! It has a great variety of colors! Hope this helps and HAPPY PAINTING!
th-cam.com/video/MFX_TCl0KjE/w-d-xo.html
I wish could learn this but I can't even draw the sketch! 😂
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This was so good and valuable! Thank you for all the work you do
Random question. When I get something on my hands and can’t touch my face, I almost always get an itch or need to rub my eyes. Using pastels you’re in a situation where you shouldn’t touch your face. Do you fall in that situation or am I just crazy? 😜
Ha ha.... yes!! Never fails my face itches when I've got pastels all over my fingers. I've gotten good at rubbing my eyes and face with my knuckles. But I do keep a box of tissues near me when painting.
LOVE this lesson.Thank youXxxx
What a delight to watch. Learned so much. Very inspiring! Thank you so much!
YAY!! Thank you! @daisy5170 Comments like this are part of why I do this. I love insiring others, especially in their art journey! Thank you for your sweet comment!
Hello, i have a question.
could i just use black for the closest trees in the painting insted of a really dark green for the same effekt(because i would have to buy the darker green seperately)
and you used a second green in your grass that you said was lighter. But my lighter Green that i have is also warmer does this matter?
Thank you for the awesome Tutorial!!!
Yes… you absolutely could. Have fun!
@@monetcafe Thank you!!!
TY soooo much😃How did you know this is exactly what I needed. Your AMAZING!!!!!
Yay!!! So so happy to hear that!! Have fun!
The very best beginner video! Thank you!
Oh YIPPEE!!!! That's what I love to hear Dale!!
Thank you! This was really inspiring :)
Some folks in the Appalachians, only get sunshine at certain hours of the day... Well, that my explanation and I'm sticken to it...
I've struggled for knowledge, and I'm sure you have too. Plus, you've never struck me as a person, who would deny bread and offer a Stone.
Your love for your work has moved the hands on the clock many times over.
Truly, you have discovered the joy of painting; in sharing with others. 💜
Right on!! Sharing with others is the joy of painting for me. And I know what you mean about only getting sun during certain hours of the day in the mountains. ;)
Why isn't the sky and mountains painted in first before the foreground objects (trees and grass)?
How wonderful! I loved this video! I am so glad I came across this video! I can’t do these studies! How fun and they are so beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
Very nicely explained💐
Thank you so much 🙂
I'm so excited to try this! New to Pastels over here..
YAY!! Thank you! @culturetoronto Comments like this are part of why I do this. I love inspiring others, especially in their art journey! Thank you for your sweet comment!
Oh, yeah baby. It is wonderful. So much yum!🎉 😊
Thank you for sharing and teaching our beginner pastel artist. It has been a very frustrating journey for me until I started practicing your teachings! Still learning 😅
What is the best way to erase dark soft pastels?
I use a stiff bristle brush to brush off most of the pastel, and then I even sometimes use a kneaded eraser to get off more pastel.
Dear Susam
I'm so happy that I recently discovered you on TH-cam, while recovering from covid. I have done pastels on vacations (wet oil panels in a plane don't work ;-)), but now I really learn how to use them. I can't wait till I'm fit enough to start again. In the meantime, thank you so much for your lessons!!!
How wonderful that you are learning from my videos and I pray you get well soon sweetheart!
Thankyou so much. Feeling inspired to do these studies. The rules re colour I've found confusing and with this video I feel like I have more of an idea. Now it is time to play and explore.
@VickiCook-zd2nh thank you for that feedback! I'm so happy to hear you found this helpful! Have fun and happy painting!
🍁Thank you ,very interesting and helpful 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💌
Thank you so much, @marymcneil9133! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!
Beautiful! I will try these too - thank you for helping the beginners 🙏🌟 you answered questions I'd been wondering for so long, like how to show distance and how to get the glow of light that I love so much 😊
Thank you so much, @kpare0de! Your comment blessed me.
What a great video. Just one question: I'm a bit confused about pastels. Did you use chalk or oil pastels? I currently have both.
Hi,@dcresider, I only use soft pastels, not oil pastels. I love their vibrancy and ability to layer. Happy Painting!
Thank you so much for all this sharing and teachings ❤❤its precious
You are so welcome
Thanks for the video!
I always feel compelled to blend (too much) with my finger, pipe foam, or vinyl glove! Then the “magic” disappears! How can I stop from doing this?! At this point I usually despair and overwork the piece to the point of having to abandon it… sigh.
Oh honey.... that has been a problem for me in the past. I actually suggest blending only in the initial stages. Also, Working the entire painting with a light touch will keep the freshness. Try to let the pastels do the blending and not a blending tool once the painting starts to take shape. The reason a pastel painting will loose its brilliance is because over blending actually crushes the little crystals in the color. Try some small studies with these suggestions. Hope that helps.
Thank you! I so appreciate your insight! Will do. 👌
Thank you! I so appreciate your insight! Will do. 👌
Thank you! I so appreciate your insight! Will do. 👌
Thank you! I so appreciate your insight! Will do. 👌
Why don't you mix the pastel chalk with your fingers ❓
You can use your fingers, but don't. Mostly because of the sanded surface. It hurts my fingers!! 😬
I like it❤
Newbie.. so please be kind. I know there is a difference between hard, soft and oil pastels. .. BUT are the staedtler soft pastel "chalks" a totally different medium?
Thanks truly.
That's a great question Chantel. Soft pastels are made with pure pigment and very little binder, while Oil pastels are a medium made from pigment combined with a binder of wax and oil. They both behave differently and I prefer soft pastels. Some people mistakenly call Soft Pastels "chalk", but actually they are not. Chalk (like you use on a chalkboard) has very little color and mostly chalky binder). That's why they are often pale in color. Keep learning sweetie. These are the same kinds of questions I had when I got started.
@@monetcafe thank you so much for your openness, time and encouragement. You are fantastic! Enjoy 2023!!
Thank you. I love seeing these studies. Great idea to work this way with all different mediums.
I am getting into pastels and am a patreon. I have newpastels, a set of sennelier and a set of Rembrandt. I notice you use a lot of colors that aren't in these sets. Do you have a recommended set? And do you recommend a brand of pastel pencils? Thank you, I'm excited to be working as a patreon, there is a lot to offer.
Hi Patricia, I don't often use pastel pencils but the set that I have which has been great over the years is by Gioconda. I do tend to lose a lot of different pastel colors when I work but that's because over the years I've been able to accumulate a decent supply of colors and values. It does take a while to expand your pastel selections, but even if you don't have the right color I recommend trying to get the value right. As you explore many of my tutorials you will learn more about some of my recommendations when it comes to sets of pastels. Thanks so much for supporting me as a patron!!!
Thank you.
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These are so beautiful thank you for sharing i am about to teach my first art class !!! :)
Lovely! What about oil pastels, and their colouring order? From light to dark like Iv seen. With your dry and soft pastels it is often from dark to light - I understand soft pastels are not oil pastels, so confused with oil pastels and their use on different papers, underpainting or not, and with what medium?
What a brilliant video - learnt so much about composition, colour and pastels - loved watching every minute of it and can't wait to try your little paintings and my own studies with this information. Thank you.
LOve it !!! Best explanation 😍
Glad it was helpful!!!
Great instruction! Thank you.
Thank you so much, @ellenallen2351! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!
Love this ! Can you use oil pastels ?
🙂 🙂 🙂 ❤, @sueaberle935 I've had other Patron's and followers say they use oil pastels, but have to tweak things just a bit. I think the lessons I teach can be translated into most mediums. It's all about personal choice. I hope this helps! Happy painting!!
Thank you for this! Perfect lesson and exactly what I was wanting to learn but didn't know I needed to know. ❤
Most videos for beginners refer to "elementary art lessons" and don't take the time to cover the rules of art so for those of us who have never had any art lessons in their life thank you thank you thank you !! Lots of great info in this video
Hi Susan! At last an artist who is a fellow lefty - could you advice me on how I can stop leaving smudges all over my work because of my left hand?😅
Yes, there are definitely some challenges in painting when you’re left-handed. I have a little trick where I put my pinky down sometimes to stabilize my hand while I paint. I actually paint with my right hand sometimes when it’s more convenient. Hang in there, lefty sister! You know we are the only ones in our right mind, right?!
How can we show you our work?
You can tag me on Instagram @susanjenkinsartist You can also share in our FB group if you like. I may not see it unless you tag me @TheArtofSusanJenkins The name of the FB Group is Monet Cafe' Art Group. You just have to answer a few questions to be accepted. Have fun!
Your a wonderful instructor, thank U ❤
I can’t wait to see this video!! I’m SO new to pastels! Thank you!
Thank you!
Awesome @lydialangfordjoiner765, I appreciate that so much!
Your tutorials are so good and informative. I feel like I'm in an art class when I watch your videos.
That’s such a fantastic comment! Thank you so much!
SOOOO much good advice, thank you!