I've been so blessed to meet many new Beginner pastel artists through comments in my lessons here on KZread. I hope this lesson gives lots of easy instruction covering many basic artistic principles. HAPPY PAINTING!!

@stacyhannon4081

Жыл бұрын

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.

@chukelly30

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much❤

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.

@monetcafe

Жыл бұрын

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

@JLPrice-kc2uy

Жыл бұрын

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.

@autum_marie

8 ай бұрын

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 😌

@daisy5170

7 ай бұрын

You are not alone. Struggle with it myself. Art does help... Hope you are able to get what you need.

Hello thanks you so much, actually i will live all my life in hospital, and one of my nurse bought me one day soft pastels for my birthday, since I don't have parents, and I wanted to know how to use them, thanks you so much Madam!

@monetcafe

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, @coucou6816! Your comment blessed me. Prayers to you and yours! I appreciate your sweet comment! Bless your nurse for your sweet gift! Happy painting! :)

@mimibd0627

5 күн бұрын

​ Definitely the best lesson I've seen on KZread❤❤

Been in a slump lately, I just got up and drew something after watching this

Fantastic. I'm so inspired to dig out my old pastels and buy some new ones. Thank you 😊

I have owned pastels for many years but never really used/know how to use them. This was my first lesson and it is excellent! Thank you. Yes I had my pastels out and followed your first sketch, though it is still incomplete, I understand how to complete it. Your third sketch ah, night! I used to know fireflies in North Caroline, but I've lived in Finland since the 1980's and not only are there no fireflies, currently it's the season of the midnight sun, and when the moon returns to visible it will be autumn, then winter with snow. But thank you for the fireflies!

A great tutorial showing how colours and values work. Thank you.

@monetcafe

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, @dianaholvik2554! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!

I painted all three, but my favorite was the night landscape with moon and fireflies. Thanks, it was fun!

@monetcafe

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, @randeefoster1876! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!

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

@monetcafe

Жыл бұрын

I love your comment, Mary. And it blesses me to teach what I have learned. Anyone can become an artist if they want to.

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!

@monetcafe

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! That gives me such encouragement Shari!

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. 💜

@monetcafe

Жыл бұрын

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. ;)

I love these little studies! What a fun activity for beginners who are exploring value techniques and color combination. Thanks for sharing this! 🙌💖

@monetcafe

Ай бұрын

Awesome @cydemesa5264, I appreciate that so much!

Thank you for beginner level pastels lesson. Very nice presentation. I needed this to get me back to trying pastels again.

@monetcafe

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Hope you have fun!

Thank you. I love seeing these studies. Great idea to work this way with all different mediums.

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!

This = GOLD. Thank you! I made notes in my sketchbook and finally I felt confident to work in my sketchbook🤗.

@monetcafe

11 ай бұрын

Wonderful! That’s what I love to hear!

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!

I can’t wait to see this video!! I’m SO new to pastels! Thank you!

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

This was so good and valuable! Thank you for all the work you do

LOVE this lesson.Thank youXxxx

I truly loved that lesson. Thank you!

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!

I love your way of teaching

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. 🤗

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 😅

Now I found this very helpful thank you

What a delight to watch. Learned so much. Very inspiring! Thank you so much!

@monetcafe

7 ай бұрын

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!

Oh, yeah baby. It is wonderful. So much yum!🎉 😊

Thank you for this fantastic video.

SOOOO much good advice, thank you!

The very best beginner video! Thank you!

@monetcafe

Жыл бұрын

Oh YIPPEE!!!! That's what I love to hear Dale!!

wow, you make it look so easy

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.

Beautiful and you’re very talented!!

Your a wonderful instructor, thank U ❤

This was so helpful! Very inspiring

Beautiful paintings .Great lessons . Thanks a lot !

@monetcafe

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

Thank you! This was really inspiring :)

Lovely! 🎉🎉🎉

As a beginner I can’t tell you how much this helps me!!!!!!! Big thanks for sharing your talent…..

@monetcafe

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

This video was packed with info! Effective demo of the purpose of under painting. I loved the night scene; never would have thought to vary the color and intensity of the fireflies, but it makes sense and looks great. I use Tombow markers for illustration, but would not have thought of them as tools for value studies; excellent! (Just getting back to pastels after a long hiatus, and am more serious about it this time.) Thank you, Susan!

@monetcafe

Ай бұрын

YAY!! Thank you! @KathleenRenninger Comments like this are part of why I do this. I love Hi Lisa, others, especially in their art journey! Thank you for your sweet comment!

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!

@monetcafe

Ай бұрын

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!

Your an amazing teacher

Thank you!

Thanks will give this a try.

Thanks for the video!

TY soooo much😃How did you know this is exactly what I needed. Your AMAZING!!!!!

@monetcafe

Жыл бұрын

Yay!!! So so happy to hear that!! Have fun!

finally something what's really for beginners, thank you so much

@monetcafe

8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!👍🏻👏☺️💜

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!!!

@monetcafe

10 ай бұрын

Yippee!!! I may have created another pastel painting addict! Keep having fun!

Really good tutorial. Love your sense of mission. Thank you so much. ❤

@monetcafe

7 ай бұрын

Praise Jesus! Thanks @user-tb5ps5bc1l! I can't help but shout praises to my Savior!

Great instruction! Thank you.

@monetcafe

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, @ellenallen2351! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!

This is a great tutorial! Thank-you 🌿

@monetcafe

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, @elizabethbarker5364! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!

Thank you! I have learned so much-needed 😊❤

@monetcafe

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Blessings Kathleen!

Thank you for the lesson! As a beginner, your teaching inspired me to get out my new pastels and give it a try!

@monetcafe

2 ай бұрын

YAY!! Thank you! @CindyStewart-Held 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!

Very nice thanks❤❤❤

LOve it !!! Best explanation 😍

@monetcafe

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!!!

Dear Susam I'm so happy that I recently discovered you on KZread, 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!!!

@monetcafe

Жыл бұрын

How wonderful that you are learning from my videos and I pray you get well soon sweetheart!

Thank U!❤😊

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.

@monetcafe

3 ай бұрын

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

I must say, the video you created is truly magnificent. Although English is not my first language, I find myself watching it repeatedly with English subtitles to fully grasp and absorb the valuable teachings you provide. As a beginner, it has been immensely helpful to me. Thank you very much!

@monetcafe

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, @ching-yilin4836! Your comment blessed me. Comments like this are a part of why I love doing this so much! I live to spread the word of Christ and share in other's art journey's! Thank you so much for the support!

Thanks so much. This was very informative especially with the use of pastels which I am just about to begin for the first time.

@monetcafe

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

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 :)

@monetcafe

3 ай бұрын

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

Thank you for making this amazing video. I found the little tricks, like light-medium-dark, far cold, and shadow cold, are really useful, which can be applied to any color painting. My friend just sent me a set of soft pastels. I am excited to start working with them!

@monetcafe

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! i’m excited you’re going to get started with soft pastels.

Wow! It was informative❤❤

This is an absolutely brilliant video! It has been many years since I have used pastels and I was very impressed by your use of the color wheel and choice of colors. I am so happy to have found your outstanding channel and look forward to trying yummy pastels again 😊

@monetcafe

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I'm excited for you getting back to Pastel painting! I have literally hundreds of lessons, so enjoy!

These are so beautiful thank you for sharing i am about to teach my first art class !!! :)

So much information here for beginners. So rich. T y

Thanks!

@monetcafe

4 ай бұрын

🙂 🙂 🙂 ❤, @sandythompson214

This is super helpful 🎉thank you

@monetcafe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, zeba khoja! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!

O.M.G. Perfecto my friend😊

@monetcafe

3 ай бұрын

🙂 🙂 🙂 ❤, @myalicioglu thank you so much!! I appreciate that!

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🍁Thank you ,very interesting and helpful 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💌

@monetcafe

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, @marymcneil9133! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!

Super super helpful as I return to art, after almost a decade away!

@monetcafe

7 ай бұрын

Great to hear! How exciting!!

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

Your tutorials are so good and informative. I feel like I'm in an art class when I watch your videos.

@monetcafe

Жыл бұрын

That’s such a fantastic comment! Thank you so much!

Just found u ..love ur work ❤❤❤ God Bless you

@monetcafe

11 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! I’m happy you found my channel!

Thank you for simplifying tips for beginners ♥️ I would like to know wich kind of paper should we use...

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!!

@monetcafe

Жыл бұрын

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!

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!

@monetcafe

Жыл бұрын

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 KZread channel. I think I have a playlist specifically on color. Here’s one of the videos that was rather enlightening… kzread.info/dash/bejne/m52Zu7mnlsWeYJs.html

@monetcafe

Жыл бұрын

Another lesson on color… kzread.info/dash/bejne/nWdko8OHldrQoNI.html

@melanieforrester7689

Жыл бұрын

@@monetcafe Thank you so much 😃

Love this idea. I know generally more light for videos is better, but on white paper it is almost harder to see if the light is to bright. just a thought. Great instructional video

@monetcafe

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for that input, I'll have to keep that in mind!

Hi Susan 💖 I always enjoy your videos. I think you have the best value scale videos on YT. I recommend them often. I'm curious if you've ever tried the hanahmule (sp?) Toned books with the hard cover? They make one with grey and one with cappuccino colored paper. Both are excellent for thumbnails or studies with graphite or colored pencils. The paper is very smooth. 😍 And the covers feel really nice.

@monetcafe

Жыл бұрын

Wow... thanks for sharing that. I have not tried the sketch books you mentioned. I'll check it out! Bless you!!

@KikiFu

Жыл бұрын

@@monetcafe You're welcome :) It's always nice to find useful art products. I've been loving mine. God Bless!

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!

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

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 great video. Just one question: I'm a bit confused about pastels. Did you use chalk or oil pastels? I currently have both.

Thank you for this video! What pastels do you recommend I purchase? I am looking for some muted earth tones!

@monetcafe

7 ай бұрын

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! kzread.info/dash/bejne/f3qMwbZ8nJOxmqg.html

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

@monetcafe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, life is music parna donkers! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!

Thank you for this. I am just getting back into pastels. I do have a question. Why the markers for sketching instead of pencil?

@monetcafe

8 ай бұрын

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.

Love this ! Can you use oil pastels ?

@monetcafe

6 ай бұрын

🙂 🙂 🙂 ❤, @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!!

Susan - what do you mean by "cooler colours"? Perhaps more towards the bluish tinge on the colour wheel? Thanks.

@monetcafe

Жыл бұрын

Yes, exactly! You got it!

I wish could learn this but I can't even draw the sketch! 😂

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!!!

@monetcafe

Жыл бұрын

Yes… you absolutely could. Have fun!

@argisnutz

Жыл бұрын

@@monetcafe Thank you!!!

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?😅

@monetcafe

Жыл бұрын

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?!

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!

@monetcafe

Жыл бұрын

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.

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.

@monetcafe

28 күн бұрын

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.

Why isn't the sky and mountains painted in first before the foreground objects (trees and grass)?

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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.

@monetcafe

Жыл бұрын

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.

@ChantelStays

Жыл бұрын

@@monetcafe thank you so much for your openness, time and encouragement. You are fantastic! Enjoy 2023!!

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? 😜

@monetcafe

Жыл бұрын

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.