This is one of the best half hours I've ever invested in learning. I've watched many, but yours may actually take the cake. Thank you SO VERY much

@monetcafe

2 жыл бұрын

Awwww..... gosh, that really blesses me. I put a lot into these videos and I"m always hoping they really benefit others. YAY!!!

@marypartridge5154

Жыл бұрын

Hi Yes the spirit in me told me that you were with Jesus. Id like to take lessons with you and Bless you.

@donnagoode6923

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree with Ally, and I couldn't have said it better

@GTheMagician

4 ай бұрын

I’m telling ya, she’s really on point. Not dragging on or anything. GREAT illustration 👍🏾🙏🏾THANK YOU

As a complete pastel novice I’m deeply grateful for all you shared here. Amazingly helpful. Thank you!

@monetcafe

3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! have fun on your pastel, painting journey!

this really helped me.thank you so much💗

wonderful help. I cant wait to try dusting for fields of wild flowers. Also look forward to trying the various water techniques.

✉️ PS: you could add a drop 💧 or two 💧💧 of gum Arabic, or watercolour binder to your pastel puddle, which will ensure the pigment stays stuck to the background. It will not move or fall off when adding the next layer. But...use only sparingly, just a little bit can be effective 🏒 as you want the ensuing layers of pastels to stick to the background too. Pastels are almost pure pigment -which is the basis for watercolour, which is why this method works well. Thanks again for the lesson and the demo, Susan!

Perrrrrrrrfect I was always "afraid of" pastels of all kinds. They are not controllable, are messy, staining, not pointy precise, dull coloured, ... . Now I feel much more comfortable with them. I 💚 🖍️s.

Thank you for this video! I am an art professor set to do a pastel demo in my Drawing II class tomorrow, but with this massive winter storm coming I was looking for a video as a back up in case campus ends up being closed. I am so impressed with the range of techniques you covered and explanation of papers and pastel qualities. Even if campus is open I am glad to be able to share this with those who can't make it in. Thank you so much!

@monetcafe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sara! I am so glad my video is helpful, and I always encourage others to use the lessons in anyway that helps them. I’m in Florida, so we don’t get many winter storms, lol.

Another great video, filled with information

One of the first videos I've seen. Super newbie here. I think I've hit the jackpot here with Susan Jenkins. I'm really looking forward to watching some more basics and techniques videos before looking into her Patreon site.... I'm scared of being so new and not being able to keep up, I do find u very fast, but I suppose with a full-length video, it won't be so fast... I hope¡!! So, a big thank you was what that ramble was about.

Hi Susan thank you very much. I was walking with my 2.5 year old boy and found some pastel colors in an old box on the side of the road, so we took them home and he made his first pastel painting 2 days ago and I my first today, thanks to some of your ideas, it came out to my satisfaction. Best regards from Winterthur, Switzerland

I have been taking a pastel class and have been struggling to appreciate the medium. This has been sooooo helpful and has changed my mind on pastels. Thank you.

this makes me want to go get my pastels and just make an abstract using all these techniques. Very useful video, thank you Susan. The last one just takes the cake !

Wow1 You bet Ill be back. So informative and innovative. Breaking out my pastels tonight!

Excellent information and demonstration on everything about this medium! Especially for a beginner , Thank You!

@monetcafe

4 ай бұрын

YAY!! Thank you! @jayawardhane 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!

Good to know these things, Susan! Thanks!

Absolutely the perfect tutorial/demo on techniques! Thank you!

Really terrific. Such generosity of knowledge! Thank you.

Coming over from drawing I was aware of many of these techniques, however I had forgotten that I could use these with pastel so thank you for the reminder🙂 great video

Thank you so much, Susan! I love what you do!

You’re fantastic. Thank you!

Love the vivid colours of soft pastels tat pop up with grt painterly effects!

So much information. Thanks xx

I love how you mentioned almost everything one needs on their pastel journey. You are a good teacher. Thanks a lot and keep educating!

@kirtisawant9288

Жыл бұрын

P.S. I was mind-blown to learn about the water techniques!

You are amazing, thank you very much for helping us!❣

Fantastic video Susan. Thanks so much!

Hi Susan 😀 I don't know how to thank you for this valuable gift you have me on Dussehra today( it's an Indian festival which is celebrated by everyone with love, it's based on Ramayana epic written by Saint Valmiki, 200yrs before it actually happened by ) I loved every second of it and being something which everyone would need,I don't have to express my gratitude to u, I'll just say u r the best elder sis I've got even though we've a large age difference but who cares about it, I think the bond is more important❤️❤️ Keep posting more 😊 Stay safe and inside 😊 Love from India ❤️ And Happy Dussehra to u as well 🙏🏻

@monetcafe

3 жыл бұрын

You always make me so happy my friend, and I agree that we have a special bond. I think it’s so wonderful that I can connect with people like you through Art. Blessings brother!

Loved it! Thank you!!!

I loved this video! Thank you for all the great tips. I have several books on pastel How-To, but your audio along with the visual made it much easier to understand each technique. I’m anxious to set up my grid and apply the techniques. I’m also excited to try the water! All of these tips are going to make a difference in how I paint!

What a great video! Thank you so much!

That bookmark is beautiful!

Love this video! Thank you Susan. I've had go at the different types of strokes and just now at the demonstration picture.. This is so helpful.

I'm not excitable but I think I can learn how to do this and truly enjoy the process. Thanks.

@monetcafe

3 жыл бұрын

Yippee!!! and YES... you can learn and you've got the right attitude about enjoying the process. And if you do then you've achieved the greatest part about painting :)

@dancurry1901

3 жыл бұрын

@@monetcafe I've been able to draw well all my life and have painted in watercolor and a little in acrylic with my first oil finished last month. I've sold a few which makes me think I should have applied myself:). I'm 71 and am so far behind on learning techniques (no classes really) that I'm way behind. So I will be trying to use many of your techniques. Were you accomplished from the start or was your ability learned? I won't keep bothering you, promise. Its our 51st Anniversary today and Debbie thinks I need to get busy with this:)

Really nice to see someone explaining the technical stuff in soo much depth. Thanks:)

Great tutorial thank you Susan!

You Rock Susan@! I am new to soft pastels, and your instruction is so clear and concise that I am encouraged to go forward with using your techniques! I will also be following you in future videos! Thank you!

You are simply amazing.

Teil colour is gorgeous yet so soothing.

Great techniques. Thank you

You’ve helped me so much! You explain things in a way that I understand and still manage to keep my interest. Thank you for sharing your talent.

Love your movement teaching me new strokes

Great lesson! Thank you very much!

Thank you so much for all the videos you post!

I love your videos. They are so rich with information about techniques! I am a beginner in pastels and your demos have hooked me to this medium. Thank you so much!

SUCH a good tutorial for newbies like me! Thank you!

Thank you... Really worth watching your tutorial...

Fabulous tutorial! Thank you!!

Thank you very much for your wonderful and informative lesson.

You are a marvellous teacher.

Thank you Susan. You taught me so much!

@SusanJenkinsArtist

3 жыл бұрын

Yay!! That makes me happy!

Wonderful tips, plus a bonus bookmark painting! Thank you.

Thank you so much for this super helpful video! I am fairly new to pastels and have watched many videos and read many books that include many more or less useless details, but this was incredibly helpful and interesting every step of the way. Thank you again!

Beautiful painting. And love the information.

Many thanks! You are both a gifted teacher and artist. I have learned so many useful pastel painting techniques.

You are a wonderful teacher! You explain the aspects clearly and give clear examples. Thank you 😁

Your videos are helping me So much! Not speeding through and the basics of everything!!! I love pastels ! Thank u

I love your videos!! keep them coming!! you're the best instructor in all values

Your video was full of great info and demos. I loved it. Just getting into pastels and you covered many of my questions. Thank you.

Great video for pastel beginners

A great demo, thank you for posting.

Great video on the basic techniques and surfaces to use. Thanks!

One great teacher 🙏🏻

@monetcafe

2 жыл бұрын

Awwww… shucks 😊😊😊

so inspiring and very useful tutorial Susan. I learn a lot from it. God bless you with the gift of teaching.

Thanks a million.

This video just popped up today. What a treasure trove, Susan! Thanks for so much generosity in teaching this. I am new to the medium and am still struggling to find my way into it. This will be super helpful.

i'm just starting pastel paintings and i found this super helpful!! thank you!

These are so gorgeous my heart rate is up!!! Thanks for sharing your gift.❤

Thanks so much. I've loved working with pastels, but didn't know technique and values...looking forward to more!

Wow! Great lesson.

Thanks for sharing your love/talent for pastel painting. I just bought @ set and didn’t have a clue what to do with them. Your tutorials have been very helpful and I can’t wait to try them. Diane

Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos. I actually did the 12 square techniques. So fun and informative. I just got my Canson Mi-Teintes paper and Rembrandts and as a beginner these videos are so so very helpful!

Thank you. Feeling so inspired. So well explained.

What a fabulous demo. I truly enjoy your teaching method. Not only are you thorough but also in a timely manner. Thanks so much for sharing!!💙❤️

Awesome video Susan. Looking forward to see more of your videos. Thanks.

Thank you, very helpful.

Great video ! Thank you .

Thank you sweetheart. AMAZING!

Excellent video, very helpful for beginners with pastels

Such an wonderful video. I learned so much! Thank you!

Wow! What a wonderful tutorial! I am researching to see if I want to use pastels. This certainly helps in my decision making.

Great information and beautiful painting! Thank you!

So much valuable information!! Love the explanation of the techniques. Thank you so much!!

Your videos are such delight. I’m blessed to have come across your amazing talent. Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge and not holding back on the tricks of the trade. You are a Gem! May success follow you always 🙏🏽😍

Thank you!! 🌻

I’ve just found your video after searching for a video on pastels for beginners. I loved yours, you have explained things so well.I’m going to refer back to it as I try out my first attempt .

You can preach, sister! Thanks for your tutorial on soft pastels. Just what I needed.

@Pottymoon

Ай бұрын

No preaching please! 😊

Loved this

Wow! Just trying oil pastels. This is so important for me. Thank you so much.❤️🦋

very helpful! thank you!

She used a wonderful way of showing different methods of using pastels and how to use them and what for. Different arrangements. I found that extremely interesting. I loved it very much!

Thanks for this video! It has helped my paintings become more textural and lively. You are a great teacher.

I am a beginner and have learned so much from you. Thank you! You are a good teacher.

Loved it!

This was truly an excellent video. Thank you!

art is so awesome!

Best demo ever

Thank you, all I knew and did with pastels was blending and layering. The broken colour technique is nice, quite impressionist-like.

Just found your videos. Great! Enjoying them . I’m a retired art/science teacher. Wish I had some of these to recommend to my students. Thank you!

@monetcafe

9 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! feel free to share any of my videos with your students!

What an excellent video. I've learned so much and am anxious to try out the techniques. Thank you! 2 Corinthians 4:7 earthen vessels.

Terrific tutorial, so glad that I discovered you

@monetcafe

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, so glad you liked it. Also, check out the video I just uploaded today. It is sort of like a part two to this one.

I like the video. It shows very clearly about 12 techniques of using pastels. Thank you