Could you guys let me know if the sound is okay in this? It's a bit distorted on my end, but I'll try to edit and re-upload if it's too distracting for my subscribers. :) Thanks!
Thank you so much for painting on unsanded paper with limited colors. So many instructional videos require far too costly or unavailable supplies, but this one is great!
You are so welcome! Your comment really helps to to know there are artists out there who appreciate these types of lessons. Keep learning and having fun!
Hi Susan, I like how you usually put a sample of each of the colors you're using in your paintings on the edge of the paper. It really helps. Especially if someone is painting along with you. ty
What a brilliant artist and also a remarkable teacher. With a perfect voice so calm and encouraging with just the necessary information delivered in an uncomplicated way. People pay high prices for private classes , half as good as this. Forever grateful Susan .
I want to thank you so much for these tutorials. You explain as you go which is very valuable when doing tutorials. I am learning so much. I cannot thank you enough. Please keep up the wonderful work you are doing and God Bless your talent.
Thank you so much for actually explaining what you're doing. My daughter is trying to learn oil pastels and this is the first video we could find with someone talking explaining what they're doing. She looooved it and had so much fun making her apple. We will definitely be watching more. Thank you thank you thank you.
Thank you so much for these lessons. They are very beneficial for me as a budding pastel user. I am way too heavy handed and everything seem to become one big blob so this tutorial really helps. The time you take to make these videos are truly a blessing Susan. Have an amazing rest of your week.
Wonderful! I remember feeling the same way when I first started pastel painting. I had NO idea what I was doing, lol. I think that's why I love bringing these lessons to artists like you :)
Thank you so much Susan from South Africa. I am a pensioner and a wannabee artist who has been playing with watercolour. I found a box of pastels that I must have bought years ago. I am so happy to have found you and your tutorials are so helpful and so very inspiring. I am loving pastels!
Yay!! So thankful my beginner series will be beneficial! I have many other videos that may help you as well. :) Do you have that lovely South African accent? I just love that ;)
Thank you for your step by step instructions. The information is very beneficial and just the right pace for a beginner. There was a bit of fuzziness in the background sound but not enough to interfere with the lesson. Love all of your videos. Thank you again.
I had to give up on them as have neck problems & couldn’t blend at all due to lack of strength & suffered for two days just trying to do a swatch chart of the colors!! 😕
So glad I found you.. I just took my first drawing class (it was charcoal) and can’t wait to get to pastels. You validated a lot of what I just learned.
I cannot thank you enough for doing this beginner series. I love pastels, but have such a difficult time with light pressure. I'm just so used to having a paint brush in my hand. Glad you are a lefty too. That helps me so much..Wonderful, Inspirational video. The sound is really good btw.
Thank you so very much Susan! I have been trying to paint with beginner’s videos for months and was always so disappointed with what I did. This is the first painting I have done that I like!!! I am so delighted! You shared many concepts that helped me that I know I will use every time I paint. Identifying which pastels of each value I will use to start, making my marks along the shape of the apple, just to name a couple. I think it will be fun to practice painting lots of apples with different colors. Thank you again! Oh and the sound was fine.
My first time using pastels. Thank you! My pastels are called 'soft pastels' (generic brand) but they were very hard indeed! Ive had them unused for about 10 years so I'm sure it's probably time for some more haha
So glad you like it! And yes, it's ALWAYS time for more pastels!!! LOL! You may have a brand similar to Rembrandt or NuPastel (a little harder than most).
it's my second time watching one of your beginner lessons and I love it; you have such a calming voice and the way you explain things is so lovely; thank you for making this kind of content!
I've been working with colored pastels recently doing abstracts and something called guided drawing, but yesterday I did a pear and today an apple, and I love how they came out! I did marker value studies first as well. Last year, I was doing fruit studies in watercolor, but the cool thing about pastels is how you can fix your mistakes :) Your instruction is so helpful.
YAY!! Thank you! @jennw6809 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! I appreciate that so much!! If you haven't already check out my patrreon page! www.patreon.com/susanjenkins
@@monetcafe I am so glad! My fitness tracker says I woke with higher HRV this morning and I truly believe it was because I was so satisfied with the art I'd created yesterday. Painting AND eating fruit is good for your health 🙂
I just started an 8 week class in oil pastels this week, so this was helpful. I'm going to be honest, I was a bit disappointed that you didn't do much blending to make it look like the picture you showed at the beginning. But as a content creator to myself, I understand the desire to keep the videos to a reasonable length. In our first class, we were taught to blend using an old oag and I really like that method.
Stunning as always! I need to remember to like the videos I watch! One could argue a strictly linear approach with hard pastels or just pencils is drawing and the side strokes is painting, the mix is a combination of painting and drawing? Interesting... An apple was actually the first thing I ever painted! I didn’t realize that graphite repelled pastel during the time so it’s uhh interesting 🤔 😬 ha!
Give me some motivation 💕 You know why I ended here it's because I want to learn how to use pastels to entertain myself. I am just a beginner that's why. Thank you so much for your tuturial You are amazing ❤️
How awesome that you are only seven and learning about art! If you paint for my tutorial and you have an Instagram account I’d love for you to share on Instagram and tag me! @SusanJenkinsArtist
Love your teaching. Just received my box of sennelier Paris collection. Yummy! I am wondering about how they are layer out. I am sure there is a reason for the layout, and would like to hear what it is
@@monetcafe thanks. I just tried your other beginners class - the field behind your house - and learned so much just from these two videos. Thanks so much for sharing 😀
Thank you Susan, I really enjoyed this and learned so much. I did some pastel paintings 33 years ago and loved it. I want to get back into using pastels, so happy I found you. I will be joining your Patreon.
ahh! thank you so much for this video! I used pastels a while ago and I loved it and recently bought some and wanted to become better. thank you for this video!
Wonderful, and please feel free to share your results in our FaceBook group "Monet Cafe' Art Group", or on instagram by hashtagging #MonetCafe'ArtGroup
Hi. Can I use student soft pastels the same as you have done in this wonderful video please? And do I need to seal it on completion please? Many thanks Love pastels thank you
Yes, you can use student grade pastels They don't have the same vibrancy but would work fine for this lesson. Also, I never spray fixative on my final paintings, but I seal them in clear plastic bags from www.clearbags.com, or I keep them in between pages in a sketchbook with sheet of tracing paper between to protect them. Hope that helps!
I haven't used them a lot, but I feel that soft pastels are the better choice. I know there are different opinions, but I like the way that soft pastels blend better than oild pastels :) :)
Hello there! Your channel popped up just as I was moving about for work on this Monday. Today is also the day my contractor finishes up my little side room that I've turned into my art room. In my storage, I have my original pastels from HIGHSCHOOL!!!!! 1978. I have NOT used them since!!! I am so excited!!! I have a question. What type of paper to use and why not white?
Hi, @Centannicocktails. Here is a list in my Amazon Shop of some pastel painting products I recommend for beginner pastel artists. I most always use a colored surface or do an underpainting. It creates a mood for the painting, as I let little bits of the underpainting show. Happy Painting! www.amazon.com/shop/monetcafewithartistsusanjenkins/list/2NY2AMTL7D050?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_list_d
@@monetcafe I'm bipolar and art is helping me so much to stabilize the humour and express feelings. I think it helps a lot of people to, you are so upbeat, positive, the energy is really great, thanks, I hope you be aways very well! 💚
@@ajardineira I think we have a lot of subscribers on my channel that deal with things such as ADD, autism, bipolar issues and sometimes just loneliness. Art is such a great healer and I’m so thankful that it’s helping you.
Thanks for the tuition. But I am frustrated as I cannot match the colours you mentioned from any of my three pastel collections, so annoying. It happens also with my watercolour paintings. There is no burgundy-red colour and no cream. Huh! And my pastels seem more oily than the ones you used. Are they the more chalky variety?
Thanks so much Ted! When you over blend you actually crush the crystal elements in the soft pastels and the color becomes dull. I like to let the pastels blend themselves mostly.
Thanks Nelly! I use various brands, but I always advise to buy the good artist's grade pastels. It really makes such a difference rather than student grade. Also, I find a really good set for starters is the Unison 120 half stick set. Not super cheap, but it has so many colors and values available to create paintings of different subject matter.
I would love to join your pattern page but at this time I can only do $5. I’m recently disabled and have not worked in almost a year. Will I be receiving instructions on “ how to “ of pastels? I love the medium’s vibrancy but am clueless on how to begin 😕 You are a blessing Susan. I enjoy your work and your spirit 🙏🏽
Hi Rosabel, I have a special category for patrons who are limited financially. Send me an email at SusanJjenkins@gmail.com and I will tell you how you can join for one dollar a month. I’m so glad you are enjoying Monet café.
Great tutorial but 1 thing I learned when painting - if your apple is lopsided, find a more perfect apple or people will think you can’t draw and it will lessen the value of your painting You can clearly draw and are an established artist but for those starting out, start with a good, proportionate subject
What do people use an apple for beginner painting drawing? It's a very complex shape, light interacts with it in a complex way, and its colouring is complex even before you take light and shadows into account. I would have thought the best thing to start with would be a cube, then a ball, before trying to apply what you've learnt to the complex shapes that fruits have.
Grazie mille Susan, anche se per principianti, non fa mai male, ogni tanto rivedere concetti di base che comunque non sono mai così scontati. L'unica cosa che non capisco è perché non ci sono i sottotitoli automatici, io li uso molto con la traduzione visto che non so l'inglese, quindi forse sono persa qualcosa di quello che hai spiegato . :-)
Pastels stay on the surface for the most part but especially with papers that have a sanded surface. Some of the masters who painted in pastels still have paintings in great shape today... one of the longest lasting mediums when cared for correctly, great question by the way.
I tried your method. And it works. However I haven't got the bright colors that you have. I'm still need to find some. But anyway. It looks like a pumpkin because of the colors. And shape.
Could you guys let me know if the sound is okay in this? It's a bit distorted on my end, but I'll try to edit and re-upload if it's too distracting for my subscribers. :) Thanks!
The sound is good, no problems☺️
The sound is fine to me. Thank you very much for the lesson!
It sounded great to me.
Sounds very good, not to worry.😊
Sound was great
That was great! I need VERY beginner friendly lessons before I tackle more of your content.
🙂 🙂 🙂 ❤, @momomarie Jump right in! Happy painting!
Same here! I don’t even know what a value is 🤪
Thank you so much for painting on unsanded paper with limited colors. So many instructional videos require far too costly or unavailable supplies, but this one is great!
You are so welcome! Your comment really helps to to know there are artists out there who appreciate these types of lessons. Keep learning and having fun!
I like her explanations. It's really helpful for a beginner. Thank you.
Thank Goodness you’re left handed. This helps me so much
Me too.
Same
Hi Susan, I like how you usually put a sample of each of the colors you're using in your paintings on the edge of the paper. It really helps. Especially if someone is painting along with you. ty
I haven't picked up pastels in over 10 years. Thank you for the guidance and inspiration!
What a brilliant artist and also a remarkable teacher. With a perfect voice so calm and encouraging with just the necessary information delivered in an uncomplicated way. People pay high prices for private classes , half as good as this. Forever grateful Susan .
I want to thank you so much for these tutorials. You explain as you go which is very valuable when doing tutorials. I am learning so much. I cannot thank you enough. Please keep up the wonderful work you are doing and God Bless your talent.
You're very welcome! Your comment really blesses me❤️💜☺️
Omg I’m so happy I found this video this video would’ve been amazingly recommended for a class I did recently
Thanks!
How sweeet!!! Thanks for the tip!
Thank you so much for actually explaining what you're doing. My daughter is trying to learn oil pastels and this is the first video we could find with someone talking explaining what they're doing. She looooved it and had so much fun making her apple. We will definitely be watching more. Thank you thank you thank you.
Wow, that is such great feedback. And I’m excited for your daughter’s painting journey. Tell her I said hi and keep it up!
Thank you so much for these lessons. They are very beneficial for me as a budding pastel user. I am way too heavy handed and everything seem to become one big blob so this tutorial really helps. The time you take to make these videos are truly a blessing Susan. Have an amazing rest of your week.
Wonderful! I remember feeling the same way when I first started pastel painting. I had NO idea what I was doing, lol. I think that's why I love bringing these lessons to artists like you :)
Thank you so much Susan from South Africa. I am a pensioner and a wannabee artist who has been playing with watercolour. I found a box of pastels that I must have bought years ago. I am so happy to have found you and your tutorials are so helpful and so very inspiring. I am loving pastels!
Yay!! So thankful my beginner series will be beneficial! I have many other videos that may help you as well. :) Do you have that lovely South African accent? I just love that ;)
Thank you for your step by step instructions. The information is very beneficial and just the right pace for a beginner. There was a bit of fuzziness in the background sound but not enough to interfere with the lesson.
Love all of your videos.
Thank you again.
Thaxxxxx for the upload.great presentation.
I've gone through 15 'oil Pastels fruit' videos and this is the first one where they've shown the actual fruit 🩵
Thank you so much
This is so helpful! Thank you!
I never used pastels, ever, but I will be attempting this as my 1st piece. I believe in myself and it appears to be simple for me to follow, thanks!!!
You can do it!!! Yay! Have fun :)
I did it and a lot of my friends loved it!
i just bought a small set of pastel to try for the first time, thanks for the tips, i learned a lot!!!
I’m actually happy for the first time with what I drew with soft pastels. I was about to give up on pastels. Thank you!
I had to give up on them as have neck problems & couldn’t blend at all due to lack of strength & suffered for two days just trying to do a swatch chart of the colors!! 😕
@@appleknocker56 that’s sad to hear. Hope you can continue soon!
So glad I found you.. I just took my first drawing class (it was charcoal) and can’t wait to get to pastels. You validated a lot of what I just learned.
Wonderful! That's what I like to hear, Jamie!!!
You're a very good teacher for pastels! I learned a lot just watching you.. thank you!
Very impressive pastel! Vibrant, fresh and lively composition. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! You are a wonderful teacher! I am just starting out in pastels and I appreciate your tutorials!
Im going to give pastels a shot for the first time I usually just do oil paint/charcoal and this video cleared up all i needed to know.😊
Ty, I learned quite a bit here. Decided to return to drawing and painting and tried pastels for the first time.
wow... that's a fantastic comment! I love hearing that!! Have fun!!!
Thank you. I bought my 1st pastels today. I really enjoyed your teaching and following along.
I'm so excited for you!!! Have fun!
I did enjoy learning about the different values.
I cannot thank you enough for doing this beginner series. I love pastels, but have such a difficult time with light pressure. I'm
just so used to having a paint brush in my hand. Glad you are a lefty too. That helps me so much..Wonderful, Inspirational video.
The sound is really good btw.
Thanks for such a practical comment. I am so glad the beginner series is helping!! and Yay Lefties! :) :)
Thank you so very much Susan! I have been trying to paint with beginner’s videos for months and was always so disappointed with what I did. This is the first painting I have done that I like!!! I am so delighted! You shared many concepts that helped me that I know I will use every time I paint. Identifying which pastels of each value I will use to start, making my marks along the shape of the apple, just to name a couple. I think it will be fun to practice painting lots of apples with different colors. Thank you again! Oh and the sound was fine.
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Sounds good to me. Susan, thank you so much for this series! It's helpful too that you keep the palette and supplies simple. :-)
My first time using pastels. Thank you! My pastels are called 'soft pastels' (generic brand) but they were very hard indeed! Ive had them unused for about 10 years so I'm sure it's probably time for some more haha
So glad you like it! And yes, it's ALWAYS time for more pastels!!! LOL! You may have a brand similar to Rembrandt or NuPastel (a little harder than most).
Thank you, I have been using the sharper edge and not the side of the pastel. also learned not to blend with a q tip! Beginner here.
Glad it was helpful! You can do it, Cheryl!
it's my second time watching one of your beginner lessons and I love it; you have such a calming voice and the way you explain things is so lovely; thank you for making this kind of content!
Thank you so much, @20114Amber! Your comment blessed me.
I painted this and your teaching it’s so wonderful and useful tank you so much
I've been working with colored pastels recently doing abstracts and something called guided drawing, but yesterday I did a pear and today an apple, and I love how they came out! I did marker value studies first as well. Last year, I was doing fruit studies in watercolor, but the cool thing about pastels is how you can fix your mistakes :) Your instruction is so helpful.
YAY!! Thank you! @jennw6809 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! I appreciate that so much!! If you haven't already check out my patrreon page!
www.patreon.com/susanjenkins
@@monetcafe I am so glad! My fitness tracker says I woke with higher HRV this morning and I truly believe it was because I was so satisfied with the art I'd created yesterday. Painting AND eating fruit is good for your health 🙂
Beautifully simple, and simply beautiful!
Glad you like it!
I had a go, my limited palette of 12 didn't really give me the depth of colour I would have liked, but I enjoyed the process, thank you!
Awesome... so glad you gave it a shot. Keep it up and have fun :)
I just started an 8 week class in oil pastels this week, so this was helpful. I'm going to be honest, I was a bit disappointed that you didn't do much blending to make it look like the picture you showed at the beginning. But as a content creator to myself, I understand the desire to keep the videos to a reasonable length. In our first class, we were taught to blend using an old oag and I really like that method.
This was my first exercise in my lifestyle with This materials; thanks it was Interesting!,
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice Monday morning exercise.
Thank you for showing how to use pastels!
Just got a Shuttle Art kids creamy ones & don’t know where to start & this is helping.
WOW. I love how my apple came out!!!
That makes me so happy! It’s really not as hard as people think. Just a few simple rules and voilà you have an apple!
Thank you! This was brilliant! I have never worked with pastels before and bought some today. I am looking forward to trying this.
Have fun!
Thsnk you so very much for showing us to use all of the colors to form your 🍎
Thank you so much, @ronhakenjos1437! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!
Thank you so much for making this video! I’m getting into using pastels and this is just what I needed. This was also very relaxing!^^
Thank you! This was helpful and fun!
Thank you so much. This really has helped me. Sound good.
Stunning as always! I need to remember to like the videos I watch! One could argue a strictly linear approach with hard pastels or just pencils is drawing and the side strokes is painting, the mix is a combination of painting and drawing? Interesting... An apple was actually the first thing I ever painted! I didn’t realize that graphite repelled pastel during the time so it’s uhh interesting 🤔 😬 ha!
Thx. Soooo glad I found you
I'm so glad too!!!!!
Give me some motivation 💕 You know why I ended here it's because I want to learn how to use pastels to entertain myself. I am just a beginner that's why. Thank you so much for your tuturial
You are amazing ❤️
Thanks! This is going to be very helpful!
im a 7 year old this looks really is nice i'll parctice this more thanks so much,! :)
How awesome that you are only seven and learning about art! If you paint for my tutorial and you have an Instagram account I’d love for you to share on Instagram and tag me! @SusanJenkinsArtist
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing this. I'm totally new to pastels. This really helps to get started.
Love your teaching. Just received my box of sennelier Paris collection. Yummy! I am wondering about how they are layer out. I am sure there is a reason for the layout, and would like to hear what it is
Great lesson !!!
just finish it and it was great ❤
Your drawings are amazing🔥❤️
Thank you so much! I got pastels for Christmas and this is a great tutorial. I’m very pleased with my 🍎😀
Oh that makes me SO HAPPY!!! Keep it up Julie!
@@monetcafe thanks. I just tried your other beginners class - the field behind your house - and learned so much just from these two videos. Thanks so much for sharing 😀
You're amazing!!!! i look like i can do art!!!
Thank you Susan, I really enjoyed this and learned so much. I did some pastel paintings 33 years ago and loved it. I want to get back into using pastels, so happy I found you. I will be joining your Patreon.
Susie Houghton so excited for you Susie! I think we need art in these crazy times. Would love to have you as part of my Patreon family ☺️💜
so beautiful 👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you so much, @ruansouza4750! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!
ahh! thank you so much for this video! I used pastels a while ago and I loved it and recently bought some and wanted to become better. thank you for this video!
Ariel Keys Wonderful! I am so happy you like the video and I hope you have fun! I have so many more lessons on this channel.
Thank you so much for making this video
You are so welcome!
Thanks for sharing the beautiful tutorial lesson❤️
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Thank you 😀
Beautiful
Nice and easy!!
Thank you for information and for your job
Thank you so much for the help
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I learned to pay attention to the shadows and the other parts rather than just the main point like the Apple!!!
Alivia Burkett long exactly!👏👏👏☺️
I love your video!! Can i use canvas paper for this?
Thank you
Thank you, I'm going to give this a try today. :)
Wonderful, and please feel free to share your results in our FaceBook group "Monet Cafe' Art Group", or on instagram by hashtagging #MonetCafe'ArtGroup
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Hi. Can I use student soft pastels the same as you have done in this wonderful video please? And do I need to seal it on completion please? Many thanks
Love pastels thank you
Yes, you can use student grade pastels They don't have the same vibrancy but would work fine for this lesson. Also, I never spray fixative on my final paintings, but I seal them in clear plastic bags from www.clearbags.com, or I keep them in between pages in a sketchbook with sheet of tracing paper between to protect them. Hope that helps!
Thank you so much for your help and support.
Love your work 🙏
This is best 👍👍
Suzanne what do you think of oil pastels and have you ever used them?
I haven't used them a lot, but I feel that soft pastels are the better choice. I know there are different opinions, but I like the way that soft pastels blend better than oild pastels :) :)
Thanks! I usted pastel pencils but it still looks beautiful!
Hello there! Your channel popped up just as I was moving about for work on this Monday. Today is also the day my contractor finishes up my little side room that I've turned into my art room.
In my storage, I have my original pastels from HIGHSCHOOL!!!!! 1978. I have NOT used them since!!!
I am so excited!!! I have a question. What type of paper to use and why not white?
Hi, @Centannicocktails. Here is a list in my Amazon Shop of some pastel painting products I recommend for beginner pastel artists. I most always use a colored surface or do an underpainting. It creates a mood for the painting, as I let little bits of the underpainting show. Happy Painting! www.amazon.com/shop/monetcafewithartistsusanjenkins/list/2NY2AMTL7D050?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_list_d
I'm puzzled by different types of pastels out there. Can I follow along with hard or oil pastels?
Yes, you can follow alarm with other mediums because most of the general artistic principles will be the same.
You're the best. Please make more tutorials like these 💚💗
That’s the kind of feedback I’d like to hear! I’ve got a few more like this on the way.
@@monetcafe I'm bipolar and art is helping me so much to stabilize the humour and express feelings. I think it helps a lot of people to, you are so upbeat, positive, the energy is really great, thanks, I hope you be aways very well! 💚
@@ajardineira I think we have a lot of subscribers on my channel that deal with things such as ADD, autism, bipolar issues and sometimes just loneliness. Art is such a great healer and I’m so thankful that it’s helping you.
W sounds awesome to me
Thank u, you help me so much love you💙💙
Wonderful! I have another beginner tutorial coming soon :)
Thanks for the tuition. But I am frustrated as I cannot match the colours you mentioned from any of my three pastel collections, so annoying. It happens also with my watercolour paintings. There is no burgundy-red colour and no cream. Huh! And my pastels seem more oily than the ones you used. Are they the more chalky variety?
Thank you Gracias muy útil
What pastels you use oil or chalk?
Truly enjoyed this video. I was waiting for you to start blending, but you didn't. Wondering why? I am going buy pastels today. Thank you.
Thanks so much Ted! When you over blend you actually crush the crystal elements in the soft pastels and the color becomes dull. I like to let the pastels blend themselves mostly.
@@monetcafe I see.. Thanks! I see the point.
Nice 👍
Love your channel so much! Which brand of soft pastels do you use ? thank you!
Thanks Nelly! I use various brands, but I always advise to buy the good artist's grade pastels. It really makes such a difference rather than student grade. Also, I find a really good set for starters is the Unison 120 half stick set. Not super cheap, but it has so many colors and values available to create paintings of different subject matter.
@@monetcafe thank you so much !
I would love to join your pattern page but at this time I can only do $5. I’m recently disabled and have not worked in almost a year. Will I be receiving instructions on “ how to “ of pastels? I love the medium’s vibrancy but am clueless on how to begin 😕 You are a blessing Susan. I enjoy your work and your spirit 🙏🏽
Hi Rosabel, I have a special category for patrons who are limited financially. Send me an email at SusanJjenkins@gmail.com and I will tell you how you can join for one dollar a month. I’m so glad you are enjoying Monet café.
Is the toned paper instead of an under painting?
Yes, this is a piece of gray paper made by Strathmore. I often like to work on a paper that has a slight color to it.
Great tutorial but 1 thing I learned when painting - if your apple is lopsided, find a more perfect apple or people will think you can’t draw and it will lessen the value of your painting
You can clearly draw and are an established artist but for those starting out, start with a good, proportionate subject
What do people use an apple for beginner painting drawing? It's a very complex shape, light interacts with it in a complex way, and its colouring is complex even before you take light and shadows into account. I would have thought the best thing to start with would be a cube, then a ball, before trying to apply what you've learnt to the complex shapes that fruits have.
Thanks for that input… I’ll keep that in mind for future videos.
Grazie mille Susan, anche se per principianti, non fa mai male, ogni tanto rivedere concetti di base che comunque non sono mai così scontati. L'unica cosa che non capisco è perché non ci sono i sottotitoli automatici, io li uso molto con la traduzione visto che non so l'inglese, quindi forse sono persa qualcosa di quello che hai spiegato . :-)
What happens to the dust you blow off your drawing?
Pastels stay on the surface for the most part but especially with papers that have a sanded surface. Some of the masters who painted in pastels still have paintings in great shape today... one of the longest lasting mediums when cared for correctly, great question by the way.
I tried your method. And it works. However I haven't got the bright colors that you have. I'm still need to find some. But anyway. It looks like a pumpkin because of the colors. And shape.
What kind of paper are you using?
I believe this is gray drawing paper. :)
AWAESOME!!
Thanks so much Zuraida!