Hi Susan, I am so new to all of this (especially for an old lady at 62!), what with the You Tube videos and the different painting methods offered and the sheer wealth of SM creations that are now 'out there' just begging me to watch it all!! I am rediscovering my lost youth at never attending my beloved art college, so thank you, for helping enormously with that. I love that you say at the beginning you too were so pernickety and detailed etc when making paintings and I have ruined so many 'goes' at a painting recently through doing that already. I have so much to learn about this 'getting loose' thing that seems to be talked about so much :)))) I am an ex engineer and was a technical draughtsperson for over 45 years, so the detail and correctness of putting stuff on paper or on a PC has been there all my life and so is such a hard habit to break. It also inhibits imagination. If you had given me this photo to paint, I would have simply waded in with several different greys for the sky because that is what I saw, not the mauves and blues and purples or green for the fields etc, even though I am a very keen photographer and I can see all the colours in real life and the shadows etc so well. They just do not transfer to my hand!! I have learned so much in the few videos that I have watched of yours and I am so fortunate now to live in a picture perfect area of Southern Spain having emigrated from the often very dark UK. I live in the countryside with wonderful light and nature all around me, yet can I paint it very well? No. I guess I just need to practise more and spend more hours on You Tube! But thank you so much anyway for yet another invaluable lesson Susan. P.S I also like your initial's too, which are the same as mine for the signature ;0
Wow Sally, thanks so much for that wonderful comment. I think the engineering part of your mind makes it difficult sometimes to get loose and free. I can relate to that because my other career, before I lost it due to COVID-19, was accounting and bookkeeping. Everything is learnable though… And it’s best to practice with small fun studies rather than serious paintings. I’ll try to remember to create some tutorials that might help with that. So, from one SJ to another… Let’s keep learning and enjoying this beautiful journey.
Wow, at 68, I too am a beginner. I love what you both shared... just what God would have ordered!!! We all are on a journey and sometimes we feel like I'm thinking of watercoloring myself! ... after watching watercolor artists create beautiful painting for over a year, I thought I'd give it a go... but was terrified to make a mistake! Luckily for me, I like loose watercolor... still a bit just guessing at what I'm doing. I appreciate your tutorials and encouragement along the way. Thanks to both of you for sharing. 😄🌺🌴 California gramma
To Chandana in India! So wonderful to see so many friends from around the world 🌎 ❤️!!! I now am a few months away from 70 and enjoying the watercolor process and love Susan ❤️ Enjoy your journey!!! A California Gramma ♥️
As someone who tends to Paint What She Sees, I'm full of admiration for how you've managed to add so much artistic value to the photograph. So often, I can't see the point of painting from a source photo because the photo itself is perfect and I just can't think how to inject some creativity into it! So your tutorial is inspirational; I just need to develop my imagination a bit!
Even taking a photo can never be 'perfect' depending on your artistic intent, think about all of the different grades of film stock and all the different ways lighting can impact your shot. Through the art of painting we can draw focus to certain areas of the image by changing the color/contrast or reimaging it as a dreamscape etc. It's very hard to take a 'perfect' photograph to begin with, you usually take a series of shots and have to settle for the 'best' one of the moment but that doesn't mean you can't take a different interpretation from your shot still. I like art because you don't have to aim for perfect photorealism, you are free to use whatever color you want. There is a Netflix animated series called The Great Pretender and they use all sorts of crazy colors that aren't anything near realism I think it might help inspire you to check out some of that. Don't worry too much about the storyline but it is a good example of how art doesn't have to imitate life.
Very nice Susan. I just turned 73, I've been painting in acrylic for a few years now but recently trying pastels. I also belong to a plain air group, in my third year now with them. It's challenging painting on location but being out with now friends is enjoyable. Thanks for sharing your videos, helping me to learn more about pastel technique.
Hi Susan..I tried making this with you and it didn't turn out bad. It does give a impression just likw yours. Thank you so much for helping me out 😭 I am a beginner and you are making me progress alot 😭😭 Lots of love for you ❤️
I loved this … I m a new watercolor girl but fell in love with pan pastel a couple years ago this really inspired me to do an under painting in H2O color.😊
Such a simple theme and what a strong impression! The underpainting itself was beautiful. I love the final painting especially the sky. Great, great tutorial, thank you Susan!
I love how how transformed a fairly monotonous photograph into such a dramatic painting! Thanks to you, now I know what I'm going to do for my next assignment. :)
Hi Susan what a wonderful video. I "stumbled" upon your video as I wanted to see how to use pastels - not having used them since probably primary school - I am nearly 76 !!! This has given me inspiration so thanks for a super lesson .
Oh Dianne! I love your comment and it’s never too late to learn! I meet a woman who was nearly 100 and had just started watercolor painting. She was doing some fantastic work! Keep it up and keep having fun.
I'm a new fan and this is the first of your videos that I've seen. I just started making art last October and recently I've intuitively started doing a watercolor underpainting, then I add acrylics, and finish with pastels. This video was inspiring and I'm going to give the lesson a go! Thanks for all the tool tips as well. I ordered chamois cloth, pipe insulation, and a little mesh bag for the washing machine thanks to you! I look forward to seeing more of your lessons. Thank you Susan! You're a wonderful artist.
This has been a hard day... watching this, I cried... so absolutely dark and gorgeous... just what I needed. Moonlight Sonata is so perfect for this video..the piece I play when I need to express my deepest feelings...so interesting you chose this for the video. Thank you for this "soul-reaching" piece of art. This was a blessing for me today...
That really blessed me, Susie. I feel the same way about "Moonlight Sonata". The notes resonate with my spirit in a sad, but beautiful way. Bless you sweetheart and I'm grateful for your sweet comments.
I am very new to pastels but am loving them so far. I am learning so much from your videos. Thank you so much. I especially love that you use the complimentary colors for the under painting. I believe that adds so much to the overall painting.
I love your step by step demo here, and the useful information you share. The painting is stunning! I checked out your Amazon store link too. I really like the way the price is included for each item you show, so you don't have to click on each to see the price. Very nice!
New subscriber. I am a multimedia artist and sadly I've rarely used my pastels. But I think I've found a new jam. Love this. The layering and textures and colors and impressionistic, painterly aesthetician.
This is totally gorgeous and your demo helped me get over the fear of trying a piece using my watercolors. Thank you so much....you are very, very good
I have only just discovered your videos, and have already watched six of them! The pastels I ordered have just arrived, and now can't wait to begin. I just love the way you paint, the colours and the landscapes. Thank you for your inspiration.
Hi Susan I have only just found your channel as I am a complete beginner at pastels. You are a genius. The way a painting takes shape is amazing but inspiring too. Many thanks.
YAY!! Thank you! @carolpenn1155 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!
Thank you for inspiring me with my painting. I haven’t tried pastels yet but plan to, especially with the mixed media. Your painting here reminds me why I started to paint, I wanted to keep a special place in my heart and painting it seamed like the best way to do that. Love your art!❤️
I paint watercolor and honestly never thought of mixing the two. This is amazing! Gorgeous. I have used pastels too many years ago, but together is magic! So glad I found you! I have subscribed & will visit your store. Thank you!
Awww, Susan, that is SO pretty! Well done. It's really interesting to see how you punched up the colors! I'm looking forward to checking out your Amazon store!
Excellent instruction... !! Love the idea of the mixed media application... Also your easy approach to values, color and focal point make this tutorial a keeper!
Hallo Susan Your step by step tutorials are drawing me into this art medium of soft pastels! And inducing me to stay. What greater compliment can I give you. Your tutorials are truly wonderful!!
Always learn so much from you...even if I have been up all night at the hospital...just so relaxing watching you work and complete something so beautiful-it really helps me unwind. You have a real gift with not only your art, but teaching. Thank you, Susan!
Wonderful painting, Susan. I have always wanted to combine the 2 mediums but was never sure how. Thank you so much for your detailed instructions and fun video!
Pool noodles from Dollar Tree are great for blending. Your painting is beautiful. Thank you so much for you free RUclips lesson. Your time and effort is much appreciated.
This is a beautiful video. Especially enjoyed watching your color choices both in the underpainting and the pastel. The illusion of nighttime is very clear and you have shown that in spite of the "darkness," you used many colors including the delicious intense blue. My tendency would be to mute everything down and it would have made for a dull and much less interesting painting.
Absolutely beautiful🌟 I have been wondering how to put these 2 mediums together and am so happy to find your site. I grew up where I could see sites like this work and brings out happiness to my heart ♥️
YAY!! Thank you! @lindaglavan4706 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!
yes art is a more than a picture(Photo), that speaks itself.I also love your mix style , ie, watercolor with pastels very creative and textural , thanks a lot for your tutorial Video , I gained so much .
Thank you for doing this. It is exactly what I was looking for... Your tips and the process in doing it is really presented well. Beutiful work, and the moonlight sonata was perfect!
When I first started lessons 40+ years ago it was all pastels and of course being a preteen I turned away from it. But I have found a new love for the medium and seeing your addition with watercolor has inspired me!! Few questions: When would you use clear gesso on a piece? And do you spray a fixative or sealant when you are done? Thanks so much for sharing all your gifts and talents!
Hi @pcuccia1, I never spray a fixative on a soft pastel painting since it always darkens the final image. To protect my final painting for shipping or storing, I place them in a clear plastic bag I get from www.clearbags.com/bags/flat/flap-tape/crystal-clear. I buy the bags a bit larger than standard sizes so I will have room for the painting and a piece of foamcore board cut to the size of the painting. Here is a video of my process:ruclips.net/video/4XD4SezFyBg/видео.html&t=209s As far as the clear gesso. I like to lay down the under painting first, then apply the clear gesso over that once it dries. Hope this helps!
Loved watching you do this. What was the advantage of using watercolour first? It seems like you covered it up completely. Thank you from Kate in Scotland.
That's a great question, Kate. In this painting I did seem to cover up much of the underpainting, but I usually like to leave bits of it peaking through. Also, it serves as a roadmap for the rest of the painting process. Even though I do underpaintings in pastel, I like to use watercolor because it doesn't take up any tooth of the paper and I can get more layering than I could if I used pastels first. :)
Thank you for your great videos. I"ve been painting mostly cityscapes in watercolor or acrylic. I haven't seen many cityscapes in pastel but mostly rural, pastoral scenes.. Do you feel pastel doesn't lend itself to them?
Yes, absolutely. Artist, Marla Baggetta just did a cityscape scene in pastel and posted here on RUclips. You may want to see if you can find it. I love cityscapes, and hope to create more.
Great tutorial!!!!was looking for something like this .thanks a ton for sharing the technique s. With such soothing music the learning became more joyful. Thanks
I love this painting! 😃it is really beautiful! 💕. You give so much great instruction and teaching as you paint. That is so generous of you 🙏🏻 Moonlight Sonata is also one of my favorite piano pieces…so calming and peaceful.
I notice you use small pieces to paint with. I am always using the whole stick. So, I like the idea of smaller pieces. Looks like I'll be breaking all mine in half!
Yes... I love breaking my pastels and using them on their sides like little brushes rather than using the tips of a longer pastel. I also sometimes use a cigar cutter to get a nice clean cut. Have fun!
Absolutely stunning painting!!! I really loved your big loose brushstrokes in the underpainting and almost didn’t want anything added...🥴 But wow the final result is just amazing. Thank you so much for your generosity. Congrats on your Amazon shop.
Thanks so much Vivian :). I find myself watching my videos and liking the beginning stages also. When is it finished??? The questions so many artists struggle with ;)
Wow what an amazing video - I love the sky; so textured and complex. Out of interest how many hours do you spend on each painting (or this one in particular)? ... Perhaps my problem is not taking enough time to get it looking right!
How do you preserve the soft pastel colours? Here in India the best quality colours/ equipment is not always available Can you suggest something improvised? I have started with colours after retiring
I use soft pastels because of their vibrancy. Oil pastels are quite different an application and although many artist create beautiful works with them, I’m still a fan of soft pastels.
I'd love to learn something from you and learn this medium but every time I try I fall asleep watching the tutorial. 🙃 I purchased the Paul ruben soft pastel and oil pastels and they're sitting on my bed next to me lol 😆 I think it's your voice 😅
Ha ha.... love your comment and grateful that my voice must be bringing you peace... how sweet! But hopefully you can stay awake long enough to paint. Blessings sweetie.
Hello Susan! I've been a watercolor artist for a while but recently discovered soft pastels :). So nice to just apply some pigments. I have a question, how would you say differentiate washes with water & alcohol? I've read somewhere that when you use water on pastelmat the sanded-ness goes away and then it's hard to use pastels on it? But you do? So this other person recommended an alcohol wash. I will try, but since the materials are quite expensive, I'd love to hear your opinion about this. All the best, Lisa
I use soft pastels (not oil pastels) and I use various brands. Some of my favorite brands are.... Unison, Mount Vision, Sennelier, and more. They are not cheap, but so worth it.
Yes, Uart paper is water friendly and very tough. I haven’t found many things I can’t do to it prior to pastel painting. You can also wash it off and re-purpose it if you’re not happy with your painting… The pastel will come off, but any watercolor painting will still be there. I have recently switched from Uart though to Fisher 400. Unfortunately, Uart paper curls and humid climates and some people say even and non-humid climates. Fisher is literally just like Uart but it doesn’t curl. I buy it from www.proartpanels.com
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Wonderful!!!!!!! So, step by step it's better to see the proces. Thanks from Spain.
I love how you take a ho-hum photo and make it into a magical painting. Thank you for the inspiration.
Oh… thank you so much Robin!! You just made me smile.
Hi Susan, I am so new to all of this (especially for an old lady at 62!), what with the You Tube videos and the different painting methods offered and the sheer wealth of SM creations that are now 'out there' just begging me to watch it all!! I am rediscovering my lost youth at never attending my beloved art college, so thank you, for helping enormously with that. I love that you say at the beginning you too were so pernickety and detailed etc when making paintings and I have ruined so many 'goes' at a painting recently through doing that already. I have so much to learn about this 'getting loose' thing that seems to be talked about so much :)))) I am an ex engineer and was a technical draughtsperson for over 45 years, so the detail and correctness of putting stuff on paper or on a PC has been there all my life and so is such a hard habit to break. It also inhibits imagination. If you had given me this photo to paint, I would have simply waded in with several different greys for the sky because that is what I saw, not the mauves and blues and purples or green for the fields etc, even though I am a very keen photographer and I can see all the colours in real life and the shadows etc so well. They just do not transfer to my hand!! I have learned so much in the few videos that I have watched of yours and I am so fortunate now to live in a picture perfect area of Southern Spain having emigrated from the often very dark UK. I live in the countryside with wonderful light and nature all around me, yet can I paint it very well? No. I guess I just need to practise more and spend more hours on You Tube! But thank you so much anyway for yet another invaluable lesson Susan. P.S I also like your initial's too, which are the same as mine for the signature ;0
Wow Sally, thanks so much for that wonderful comment. I think the engineering part of your mind makes it difficult sometimes to get loose and free. I can relate to that because my other career, before I lost it due to COVID-19, was accounting and bookkeeping. Everything is learnable though… And it’s best to practice with small fun studies rather than serious paintings. I’ll try to remember to create some tutorials that might help with that. So, from one SJ to another… Let’s keep learning and enjoying this beautiful journey.
Wow, at 68, I too am a beginner. I love what you both shared... just what God would have ordered!!! We all are on a journey and sometimes we feel like I'm thinking of watercoloring myself! ... after watching watercolor artists create beautiful painting for over a year, I thought I'd give it a go... but was terrified to make a mistake! Luckily for me, I like loose watercolor... still a bit just guessing at what I'm doing. I appreciate your tutorials and encouragement along the way. Thanks to both of you for sharing. 😄🌺🌴 California gramma
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@@annenglish2935 beginning at 62 in India, Good Luck
To Chandana in India! So wonderful to see so many friends from around the world 🌎 ❤️!!! I now am a few months away from 70 and enjoying the watercolor process and love Susan ❤️ Enjoy your journey!!! A California Gramma ♥️
As someone who tends to Paint What She Sees, I'm full of admiration for how you've managed to add so much artistic value to the photograph. So often, I can't see the point of painting from a source photo because the photo itself is perfect and I just can't think how to inject some creativity into it! So your tutorial is inspirational; I just need to develop my imagination a bit!
🙂 🙂 🙂 ❤, @kyliaeastwell1394
Even taking a photo can never be 'perfect' depending on your artistic intent, think about all of the different grades of film stock and all the different ways lighting can impact your shot. Through the art of painting we can draw focus to certain areas of the image by changing the color/contrast or reimaging it as a dreamscape etc.
It's very hard to take a 'perfect' photograph to begin with, you usually take a series of shots and have to settle for the 'best' one of the moment but that doesn't mean you can't take a different interpretation from your shot still. I like art because you don't have to aim for perfect photorealism, you are free to use whatever color you want. There is a Netflix animated series called The Great Pretender and they use all sorts of crazy colors that aren't anything near realism I think it might help inspire you to check out some of that. Don't worry too much about the storyline but it is a good example of how art doesn't have to imitate life.
The painting looks gorgeous!
Wauw elke keer maak je zulke mooie schilderijen...dank je voor de inspiratie ❤ groeten uit Nederland
I liked what you did with the colors in this nocturne, adding turquoise in the foreground, etc. Gave me some ideas!
I love how nearly all the colors in the sky get repeated in the field. Very harmonious!
Yes and amen to step-by-step!
Lovely. Really like the way you talk us through the process.
Spectacular 👏👏👏👏👏
Love the watercolor under painting and directional strokes. Great reminder. Thankyou
You are so welcome, Roxanne.
Very nice Susan. I just turned 73, I've been painting in acrylic for a few years now but recently trying pastels. I also belong to a plain air group, in my third year now with them. It's challenging painting on location but being out with now friends is enjoyable. Thanks for sharing your videos, helping me to learn more about pastel technique.
Wonderful! Have fun and keep enythis artist journey 💜❤️
I love my watercolors but can't wait to add some pastels to my mix thank you
Hi Susan..I tried making this with you and it didn't turn out bad. It does give a impression just likw yours. Thank you so much for helping me out 😭 I am a beginner and you are making me progress alot 😭😭
Lots of love for you ❤️
I loved this … I m a new watercolor girl but fell in love with pan pastel a couple years ago this really inspired me to do an under painting in H2O color.😊
Such a simple theme and what a strong impression! The underpainting itself was beautiful. I love the final painting especially the sky. Great, great tutorial, thank you Susan!
A tip: you can watch movies on flixzone. Been using them for watching all kinds of movies these days.
@Jagger Ishaan yup, I have been using Flixzone for since november myself :D
I love how how transformed a fairly monotonous photograph into such a dramatic painting! Thanks to you, now I know what I'm going to do for my next assignment. :)
Hi Susan what a wonderful video. I "stumbled" upon your video as I wanted to see how to use pastels - not having used them since probably primary school - I am nearly 76 !!! This has given me inspiration so thanks for a super lesson .
Oh Dianne! I love your comment and it’s never too late to learn! I meet a woman who was nearly 100 and had just started watercolor painting. She was doing some fantastic work! Keep it up and keep having fun.
Such beautiful painting from a photo that is so plain. Thanks Susan! 😊❤️
Thanks so much, Lynette! 😊
I'm a new fan and this is the first of your videos that I've seen. I just started making art last October and recently I've intuitively started doing a watercolor underpainting, then I add acrylics, and finish with pastels. This video was inspiring and I'm going to give the lesson a go! Thanks for all the tool tips as well. I ordered chamois cloth, pipe insulation, and a little mesh bag for the washing machine thanks to you! I look forward to seeing more of your lessons. Thank you Susan! You're a wonderful artist.
Bless you, Lisa. Loved your sweet comments. Have fun!!!
Wow gorgeous!!!
Beautiful to watch as the painting developes. Thank you for the lessons!
This has been a hard day... watching this, I cried... so absolutely dark and gorgeous... just what I needed. Moonlight Sonata is so perfect for this video..the piece I play when I need to express my deepest feelings...so interesting you chose this for the video. Thank you for this "soul-reaching" piece of art. This was a blessing for me today...
That really blessed me, Susie. I feel the same way about "Moonlight Sonata". The notes resonate with my spirit in a sad, but beautiful way. Bless you sweetheart and I'm grateful for your sweet comments.
Awesome colors
I am very new to pastels but am loving them so far. I am learning so much from your videos. Thank you so much. I especially love that you use the complimentary colors for the under painting. I believe that adds so much to the overall painting.
This pastel painting looks beautiful i am new to pastels but will give this ago. Thank you for sharing your skills
Loved the step by step. Beautiful painting. Thank you.
Thanks so much!
You are an excellent instructor. Thank you so much!
I love your step by step demo here, and the useful information you share. The painting is stunning! I checked out your Amazon store link too. I really like the way the price is included for each item you show, so you don't have to click on each to see the price. Very nice!
New subscriber. I am a multimedia artist and sadly I've rarely used my pastels. But I think I've found a new jam. Love this. The layering and textures and colors and impressionistic, painterly aesthetician.
wow.....amazing
Thank you! I enjoyed your video...I had never thought about using watercolor under painting for pastel! Great work and lovely painting!
This is totally gorgeous and your demo helped me get over the fear of trying a piece using my watercolors. Thank you so much....you are very, very good
I have only just discovered your videos, and have already watched six of them! The pastels I ordered have just arrived, and now can't wait to begin. I just love the way you paint, the colours and the landscapes. Thank you for your inspiration.
That makes me so happy Guillian! Keep learning and having fun!
🤗 Thank you!
This is stunning.
I learn so much from your tutorials, thankyou!
Oh that makes me so happy Jenny!
3:52 PM. So glad to see your style blending my favorite mediums! I’ll try this process!!
Hi Susan I have only just found your channel as I am a complete beginner at pastels. You are a genius. The way a painting takes shape is amazing but inspiring too. Many thanks.
YAY!! Thank you! @carolpenn1155 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!
I love this combination. I’m having so much fun!
👏👏👏😊💜👍🏻
Thank you for inspiring me with my painting. I haven’t tried pastels yet but plan to, especially with the mixed media. Your painting here reminds me why I started to paint, I wanted to keep a special place in my heart and painting it seamed like the best way to do that. Love your art!❤️
Thank you so much Jennisart!! Hope you have fun on your artistic journey! I've got lots more instruction on the way!
I paint watercolor and honestly never thought of mixing the two. This is amazing! Gorgeous. I have used pastels too many years ago, but together is magic! So glad I found you! I have subscribed & will visit your store. Thank you!
Thank you so much! i’m so glad you found me to Catherine! Hope you can learn lots from my tutorials.
Awww, Susan, that is SO pretty! Well done. It's really interesting to see how you punched up the colors! I'm looking forward to checking out your Amazon store!
Thank you so much!
Amazing lesson, Mrs Jenkins 👍🏼
Nd Beethoven's Moonlight piano Sonata no.14 is just ❤️❤️.
Arun
Excellent instruction... !! Love the idea of the mixed media application... Also your easy approach to values, color and focal point make this tutorial a keeper!
Wow! That is gorgeous! Thank you for the lesson, I’m a watercolor artist but this really tempts me to want to broaden my horizons.
Beautiful colours … Beethoven’s moonlight sonata sounding 😊 the same dark colours as this artwork!
Thank you so much 😀 I thought the song suited the painting well.
Hallo Susan
Your step by step tutorials are drawing me into this art medium of soft pastels! And inducing me to stay. What greater compliment can I give you. Your tutorials are truly wonderful!!
You are so welcome! I am so glad you are learning Priti!
Always learn so much from you...even if I have been up all night at the hospital...just so relaxing watching you work and complete something so beautiful-it really helps me unwind. You have a real gift with not only your art, but teaching. Thank you, Susan!
Harriet, your comment truly blesses me. I feel as if I’m talking directly to my artistic friends when I make videos. So glad you feel the love.
Loved it too ❤
Wonderful painting, Susan. I have always wanted to combine the 2 mediums but was never sure how. Thank you so much for your detailed instructions and fun video!
Very nice. Thank you!
Thank you so much, @krisyoungsteadt9139! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!
Pool noodles from Dollar Tree are great for blending. Your painting is beautiful. Thank you so much for you free RUclips lesson. Your time and effort is much appreciated.
🙂 🙂 🙂 ❤, @user-qi4ff5in9z thanks so much! I appreciate that so much!
Le tableau est plus beau que la photo❤
Soo cool
This is a beautiful video. Especially enjoyed watching your color choices both in the underpainting and the pastel. The illusion of nighttime is very clear and you have shown that in spite of the "darkness," you used many colors including the delicious intense blue. My tendency would be to mute everything down and it would have made for a dull and much less interesting painting.
Thank you Susan! 🌹
Wonderful work!
Absolutely beautiful🌟 I have been wondering how to put these 2 mediums together and am so happy to find your site. I grew up where I could see sites like this work and brings out happiness to my heart ♥️
I thoroughly enjoyed & am learning
from your video.
YAY!! Thank you! @lindaglavan4706 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!
I've done underpainting with alcohol and will definitely try this, thank you.
Beautifull thanks !!!
You are so welcome! My pleasure.
yes art is a more than a picture(Photo), that speaks itself.I also love your mix style , ie, watercolor with pastels very creative and textural , thanks a lot for your tutorial Video , I gained so much .
Thank you so much 😀
Thank you Susan, another wonderful tutorial with a wealth of information..
Beautiful and very inspirational. I look forward to watching more of your videos and learning more. Thank you!
Excellent.
Thank you for doing this. It is exactly what I was looking for... Your tips and the process in doing it is really presented well. Beutiful work, and the moonlight sonata was perfect!
When I first started lessons 40+ years ago it was all pastels and of course being a preteen I turned away from it. But I have found a new love for the medium and seeing your addition with watercolor has inspired me!! Few questions: When would you use clear gesso on a piece? And do you spray a fixative or sealant when you are done? Thanks so much for sharing all your gifts and talents!
Hi @pcuccia1, I never spray a fixative on a soft pastel painting since it always darkens the final image.
To protect my final painting for shipping or storing, I place them in a clear plastic bag I get from www.clearbags.com/bags/flat/flap-tape/crystal-clear. I buy the bags a bit larger than standard sizes so I will have room for the painting and a piece of foamcore board cut to the size of the painting. Here is a video of my process:ruclips.net/video/4XD4SezFyBg/видео.html&t=209s
As far as the clear gesso. I like to lay down the under painting first, then apply the clear gesso over that once it dries. Hope this helps!
Beautiful and inspiring
Thank you so much!
Gorgeous 💜💙💚
Awesome @susanmangano1115, I appreciate that so much!
This was great to watch. It was my first video of combining watercolor and pastels. Thank you!
Loved the painting, especially as you used mixed media. Once again greets from across the pond. Tony (Picsie)👍
Glad you enjoyed it Yay! Happy Painting.
Loved this demo.
Loved watching you do this. What was the advantage of using watercolour first? It seems like you covered it up completely. Thank you from Kate in Scotland.
That's a great question, Kate. In this painting I did seem to cover up much of the underpainting, but I usually like to leave bits of it peaking through. Also, it serves as a roadmap for the rest of the painting process. Even though I do underpaintings in pastel, I like to use watercolor because it doesn't take up any tooth of the paper and I can get more layering than I could if I used pastels first. :)
Thank you for your great videos. I"ve been painting mostly cityscapes in watercolor or acrylic. I haven't seen many cityscapes in pastel but mostly rural, pastoral scenes.. Do you feel pastel doesn't lend itself to them?
Yes, absolutely. Artist, Marla Baggetta just did a cityscape scene in pastel and posted here on RUclips. You may want to see if you can find it. I love cityscapes, and hope to create more.
Lovely
Beautiful! I loved watching the progression and the finished picture. Thank you!
Amazing!
Thank you so much, @joearhart! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!
Great tutorial!!!!was looking for something like this .thanks a ton for sharing the technique s. With such soothing music the learning became more joyful. Thanks
I love this painting! 😃it is really beautiful! 💕. You give so much great instruction and teaching as you paint. That is so generous of you 🙏🏻 Moonlight Sonata is also one of my favorite piano pieces…so calming and peaceful.
Przepiękna praca. Pozdrawiam!
I notice you use small pieces to paint with. I am always using the whole stick. So, I like the idea of smaller pieces. Looks like I'll be breaking all mine in half!
Yes... I love breaking my pastels and using them on their sides like little brushes rather than using the tips of a longer pastel. I also sometimes use a cigar cutter to get a nice clean cut. Have fun!
Reminds me of the colours in some Van Gogh paintings.
🙂 🙂 🙂 ❤, @annethomas717 thanks so much! I appreciate that!
Absolutely stunning painting!!! I really loved your big loose brushstrokes in the underpainting and almost didn’t want anything added...🥴 But wow the final result is just amazing. Thank you so much for your generosity. Congrats on your Amazon shop.
Thanks so much Vivian :). I find myself watching my videos and liking the beginning stages also. When is it finished??? The questions so many artists struggle with ;)
Wow what an amazing video - I love the sky; so textured and complex. Out of interest how many hours do you spend on each painting (or this one in particular)? ... Perhaps my problem is not taking enough time to get it looking right!
Your comment truly blessed me, Ms W! Happy Painting!
How do you preserve the soft pastel colours? Here in India the best quality colours/ equipment is not always available
Can you suggest something improvised?
I have started with colours after retiring
very original but please explain: which kind of pastel? oil pastel or chalk?
I use soft pastels because of their vibrancy. Oil pastels are quite different an application and although many artist create beautiful works with them, I’m still a fan of soft pastels.
I'd love to learn something from you and learn this medium but every time I try I fall asleep watching the tutorial. 🙃 I purchased the Paul ruben soft pastel and oil pastels and they're sitting on my bed next to me lol 😆 I think it's your voice 😅
Ha ha.... love your comment and grateful that my voice must be bringing you peace... how sweet! But hopefully you can stay awake long enough to paint. Blessings sweetie.
Hello Susan! I've been a watercolor artist for a while but recently discovered soft pastels :). So nice to just apply some pigments.
I have a question, how would you say differentiate washes with water & alcohol? I've read somewhere that when you use water on pastelmat the sanded-ness goes away and then it's hard to use pastels on it? But you do? So this other person recommended an alcohol wash. I will try, but since the materials are quite expensive, I'd love to hear your opinion about this.
All the best,
Lisa
I came across this and watched it, then I lost it. Checked on Patreon and could not find it. Is it a little older and not still available?
I think this is the link to the Patreon version of this tutorial: ruclips.net/video/4vl3nkoJSco/видео.htmlsi=YtIjzzyrVOk8QnDY
Thanks for the video, were the pastels oil or chalk pastels?
Hi,Kika Z, I only use soft pastels, not oil pastels. I love their vibrancy and ability to layer. Happy Painting!
The one you made is better than the original.
Are you going to be part of PleinAir Pastel with Eric Rhoads?
Lindooooo 😻
What is the difference between using water colour with pastel or alcohol with pastil dose it give a diva to look thank you take care
I think you may have meant using "water" with pastel vs. alcohol. It really looks about the same, but the alcohol dries faster. ;)
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Can I use a piece of pool noodle instead of pipe insultion?
I have actually heard that a pool noodle works well. I’ve never tried it, but it seems like it would.
what are you using? is that colored chalk? whats the name or brand name?
I use soft pastels (not oil pastels) and I use various brands. Some of my favorite brands are.... Unison, Mount Vision, Sennelier, and more. They are not cheap, but so worth it.
this is gorgeous !! just wanted to ask if Uart pastel paper can also handle watercolor underpaintings?
Yes, Uart paper is water friendly and very tough. I haven’t found many things I can’t do to it prior to pastel painting. You can also wash it off and re-purpose it if you’re not happy with your painting… The pastel will come off, but any watercolor painting will still be there. I have recently switched from Uart though to Fisher 400. Unfortunately, Uart paper curls and humid climates and some people say even and non-humid climates. Fisher is literally just like Uart but it doesn’t curl. I buy it from www.proartpanels.com
Please tell me where is the link to your store.
Here you go 😊 www.amazon.com/shop/monetcafewithartistsusanjenkins?isVisitor=true
You should let everyone see the whole painting while you painting watercolor process instead of seeing the watercolor chart.