Is this paper better than Pastelmat pastel? | Drawing a kitten in pastels

In this video I'll be trying out a different paper with pastels. For this I'm drawing a kitten and sharing my thoughts on how the Clairefontaine PaintON mix media paper compares to Pastelmat. I'm often asked whether there is a paper artists who are new to pastels can try to get a feel for the medium but still achieve a nice level of photo realism... Maybe this could be the one? Hopefully this video helps to answer this question =).
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Materials used:
8" x 10"
A mixture of Carbothello, Pitt, Derwent & Caran d'ache pastel pencils
Reference photo: Pixabay

[@jackieconnell1954]

Clairefontaine PaintON mix media paper, can you put a link to the paper you mean as so many out there, cheers this is brilliant.

[@leslieharris9088]

I only work with soft pastels and do abstract art. I use Canson Mi-Tients top side, along with paint store 500 grit wet/dry sandpaper. I've been trying out another Canson paper XL Dry Mixed Media. All have been fine for my style. I do not use pastel pencils though.

[@hellothereangelface]

When I put white over top my base layer, it hardly shows up or changes to the color under it 😢 anyone know how to fix this? I use stabillo carbathello

[@BarbaraDick-r5]

Your drawing is far prettier and alive than the photograph! Impressive!

[@SnoopyLaika]

Currently drawing on this Clairefontaine PaintON mix media paper and just finished the background with only panpastels. Next i wil paint the bird in. Thanks!

[@veronicaseguin6894]

Slow down please

[@dorothygladsjo3510]

I would love to hear your thoughts on wet/dry sand paper from the hardware store! I also am looking for a cheaper paper to learn on before I use expensive pastelmat.

[@rontommy50]

Would I be able to grid the outline of a subject for accuracy of proportions with this paper, as I understand a grid on pastelmat is somewhat difficult. Your picture here is amazing, on this paper. I’m just learning. Thanks.

[@AmazingLittleLizzy]

Thank you for your great explanation and video! I see you use many blending techniques. Fingers, cotton buns, brushes and maybe more? Could you explain me a bit when you would use which blending method? Thank you!

[@jillcherrick3113]

so I just found this paper on dickblick. more my price than pastelmat. was wondering since this tutorial was done 4 months ago, if youve used this paper for any more pastel work? very interested in knowing the out come of the work before i buy the paper. does pan fill up tooth too fast or is there still workable room for pastel pencil realism. thank you for you time in doing these videos. i know they take a lot of time. Jill C. Huachuca Arizona😊❤

[@dorothygladsjo3510]

Thank you Zara! You are very articulate and easy to understand your instructions! I love how you explain the whys along with how!

[@alexgroundy1616]

Another hit for me Zara, well done.

[@reoffendapfel2563]

Absolutely beautiful, you are so talented and thank you so much for sharing your skills and techniques. They are super helpful and I’m really enjoying your patron and it’s amazing 🙌😍🎓🫶💕

[@maheshtutika2566]

Beautiful and absolutely stunning. Thank you so very much for sharing what this paper can do and used for.

[@tracybarlow1622]

Oh I have some of this paper lying around, I’ll give this a go tomorrow ☺️

[@PursuingHeaven]

This is beautiful. I must try this paper.

[@sanayavg]

Thank you!

[@veraberyl]

Hello Zara. Another fantastic lesson from you. I'd like to ask which pencil sharpener you use suitable for pastel pencils.

[@SoniaThatcher]

hi Zara I will be joining your patreon in a few days so will hopefully try this tutorial, I have this paper and wondered if you know if it will fade over time as I have heard some of the pastel papers do. ?????????? I do have pastelmat but looking for another all round paper so hopefully the Paint on might work ok for me if its lightfast.

[@momasan2]

Hi Zara! Your portraiture is stellar!!! Love every one of your videos!