Wow! I was thrilled with so many things about this technique. Especially how little pastel you need after you liquify the underpainting with alcohol. Hope you enjoy! Let me know what you think!

@bmac5242

2 ай бұрын

Once I finish outdoor planting today; going to head into the studio to try this! Love the technique and your finished painting:)

@monetcafe

2 ай бұрын

Yay!@@bmac5242 Hope you love it as much as I did!

@user-tg8wh7uz3j

Күн бұрын

Nice to see the reference image as the painting unfolded. Thank you.

@cpaints1

Күн бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed so much structured how-to in a relatively short video. Never felt rushed and you kept the idea of creative interpretations/license alive as your painting was not a slave to the reference--in fact is more "alive" than the photo with subtle energy & color additions which seem to add a real sense light possible in the actual (though manipulated) landscape.

Can confirm, alcohol really helps with my creative process. Specially when served cold.

@monetcafe

2 ай бұрын

Ha ha.... I get that. And just as a side note.... any clear alcohol will work with this painting process too. Vodka will do the trick!

@josefinae1403

2 ай бұрын

@@monetcafe Jokes aside, I loved what it did to your underpainting, didn't expect such a good result. Good work (as always)

@monetcafe

2 ай бұрын

Blesss you! @@josefinae1403

@garthok6224

2 ай бұрын

excellent comment!!! LOL

@monetcafe

2 ай бұрын

I know, right?!!!! @@garthok6224 😂🤣

Thanks from a beginner 82 years young

@monetcafe

25 күн бұрын

YAY!! Thank you! @cynthiacooke9785 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! Bless you!!!!

I pray before I paint too. God improved my paintings

@monetcafe

Ай бұрын

Praise Jesus! Thanks @LadyArtist3059! I can't help but shout praises to my Savior!

Fabulous! Thank you so much for sharing this technique. Im glad you mentioned the dust, thats so tough for my alllergies and yet the colors and beauty of pastels is so wonderful! I cant wait to try the alcohol technique. And yes, prayer always helps. :). Blessings to you!

@monetcafe

Ай бұрын

Praise Jesus! Thanks @michellewelch6013! I can't help but shout praises to my Savior!

I'm going to save this video. I love the technique and there's a great amount of useful information.

I always pray and ask God to help me. I love that you do that. ❤😊🙏🏻 You have a wonderful way of teaching. Your voice is soothing. This painting is beautiful. I’m definitely going to try this.

@monetcafe

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, @stampinturtles! Your comment blessed me.

This is beautiful. I am a new watercolor artist. I haven’t tried any other medium, but after watching this tutorial I’m inspired to give pastels a try.

@monetcafe

Ай бұрын

Wonderful! You may fall in love with pastels like i did!

I absolutely love your work. I enjoy your humour & generosity & your beautiful choice of words - you also paint with your words - when you describe things & express your views & opinions. I love the way that you engage people & are mindful of your audience. Thank you. May you go from strength to strength. ❤

@monetcafe

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, @andreasmith3705! Your comment blessed me.

@rosalindstone7388

Ай бұрын

I have never worked with pastels before but was gifted a whole bunch by someone who gave up! Your beautiful painting has inspired me to try your technique. Thank you

A creation is a success when one wants to step into the scene and explore. This is definitely a success. You've lightened my mood and inspired me to keep going! Thanks 😊

Wow !!! I wish I had seen your videos back in the 80's & 90's when I used soft pastels a lot to do portraits etc !!! I am glad that I found you. I live in Canada, on the Atlantic coast on an Island. Prince Edward Island !!! I will be watching more of your videos for sure !!! I loved this outcome using the underpainting !!! Thank you for doing this channel !!!

Wow….Susan this is just gorgeous. I feel like you have just taken your work to a new level with this technique. Love it! Thanks for sharing

@monetcafe

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, @rebeccakahrs7290! Your comment blessed me.

Thank you so much for sharing your talent. Your painting is absolutely beautiful!

@monetcafe

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, @ginawood5991! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!

My goodness, that is so pretty!!

@monetcafe

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, @n2zartist! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!

This is absolutely amazing!!!

@monetcafe

5 күн бұрын

🙂 🙂 🙂 ❤, @jackiephillips2714

Beautiful! Love this technique!

@monetcafe

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, @tthappyrock368! I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks so much for watching!

I pray before I paint, too. I feel like it helps me to slow down and be more mindful. Thank you for sharing this technique 💗

@monetcafe

25 күн бұрын

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

Enjoyed your clarity and honesty in your instructions

@monetcafe

25 күн бұрын

Thank you so much, @connieratti.ADBestyoucanbe! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!

Beautiful!

@monetcafe

8 күн бұрын

🙂 🙂 🙂 ❤, @kellyrivers4769

This was awesome and beautiful way to do pastels

@monetcafe

20 күн бұрын

Thank you so much, @thedarndestthingbymikelang485! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!

So beautiful! Thank you sister for sharing your gift with us!!!❤

@monetcafe

25 күн бұрын

🙂 🙂 🙂 ❤, @VegetarianLamb thank you for watching and supporting me! I can't say thanks enough!

My first viewing of your channel. Your underpainting was lovely enough for me, but seeing your final was a real joy. Thanks.

@monetcafe

25 күн бұрын

Thank you so much, @TheTimeshadows! Your comment blessed me.

Beautiful work!

@monetcafe

25 күн бұрын

Awesome @yvonnebourne3060, I appreciate that so much!

It’s beautiful!

@monetcafe

25 күн бұрын

Awesome @sharoncarlson4785, I appreciate that so much!

WoW that is cool, I've never heard about using alcohol with soft pastels. The light of your sunset is amazing.

@monetcafe

12 күн бұрын

Thank you so much, @Neorhim! I'm so glad you liked it!

Thank you for sharing,

Thank you! I Did not know you could do this at all. I’m fascinated by this technique💐

@monetcafe

17 күн бұрын

Thank you so much, @pamelajunck146! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!

Thank you!! Your video has given me a new tool to use!

Beautiful work thank you, looking forward to giving this technique a go💛🤩

Beautiful.

love your work

@monetcafe

25 күн бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

That was gorgeous, I work on figure all the time, but this technique look so beautiful that I want to paint 🎨 a landscape 😊 thanks for sharing

Thank you so much for sharing this under paint technique. I don’t have a dedicated studio, so this is so helpful. The outcome of your painting is beautiful.

Thank you for great little technique like use alcohol and for inspiration and helping take the fear out of using pastel!

JUST WOW!

@monetcafe

Ай бұрын

Awesome @rftibbe, I appreciate that so much!

So enjoyed this video, I have used alcohol for several years, just love the effect.

@monetcafe

Ай бұрын

Awesome @jillshaffer33, I appreciate that so much!

Unbelievable, wow you're an Artist

@monetcafe

8 күн бұрын

Awesome @MaryamMasouleh, I appreciate that so much!

I have a child portait that I need to paint- this technique I think is just the ticket! Beautiful.

Enjoyed this! Beginner of pastels

@monetcafe

Ай бұрын

Awesome @deborahmiller1925, I appreciate that so much!

I absolutely love this! I didn’t know you could use pastel oils like this! ❤❤

I just discovered you! Very interesting technique! Can’t t wait to try it! Beautiful painting❤️

❤🎉🎨⚘️beautiful painting. Love the blue mountain's at the back against the cloud's and the reflection's in the water.

@monetcafe

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Thank you. I learned a lot. The technique was not new to me. However the way you applied it was. Again, thank you.

Lol, my new reason to keep everclear in my art kit!

@monetcafe

25 күн бұрын

🙂 🙂 🙂 ❤, @LaineyBug2020 HAHA... not that kind of alcohol! HAHA

Really pretty! Thanks for sharing this new technique.

@monetcafe

Ай бұрын

Awesome @betsyoglesartist, I appreciate that so much! Thanks for watching!

Very interesting, I’ve only used pastels a few times, and always enjoy the results…I can’t wait to try your technique.

Amazing... beautiful techinique. Congratulations.👋👋👋

Great info on underpainting and the technique of applying it with alcohol. Loved the final result.

I've never heard of this technique as I have done many landscapes in pastels. Can't wait to have a go.

Thank you! I will try it out!

@monetcafe

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, @carminagarcia8708! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!

WOW. how brilliant!

@monetcafe

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, @ytmm11! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!

Gorgeous, thank you so much for sharing .

@monetcafe

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, @gailjones4165! I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Painting!

Very interesting!

@monetcafe

25 күн бұрын

🙂 🙂 🙂 ❤, @cherylcorron979 Thanks. So glad you enjoyed it.

Just beautiful, wonderful work

@monetcafe

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, @paolam9198! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!

you're a SAVIOUR thank the stars this video came out just when i was struggling with opaqueness and pastels

I love that you used the photo as a reference, not as a tyrant. Beautiful 😊

@monetcafe

18 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Great advice. Thank you Susan!

I have never done a pastel painting, but this one is very inspirational. Your rendition i like better than the original picture. Thank you so much.

Wow Susan - this was fabulous. I have pastels - but I haven't used them at all yet (I am a relatively new artist ;) ) I am dying to learn and I think I just found my teacher :) Thank you so so much for all you do - bless you for your generosity. Thank you for this - it was fantastic.

I’m SO inspired by this. So many new ideas flowing. Thank you ❤

@monetcafe

Ай бұрын

YAY!! Thank you! @S26ful 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 very much. I have struggled with the pastel medium. I have never taken a class or watched a tutorial before. I learned so much from you already. I am now excited at the idea of attempting a pastel with your teaching

@monetcafe

18 күн бұрын

Wonderful! that makes me so happy! I have so many free lessons on my channel so have fun!

So beautiful love pastels!

Thank you so much for sharing this wondering technique, Susan!! I can't wait to try this out as a beginner in soft pastels. 💗

Gorgeous. I will definitely be doing this. Thank you

Thank you so much for sharing this technique

In the opening shots, I was thinking "wow, what set is that, it has so many greens!" Excited to see it in action, it looks great for landscapes. BTW I got a Schminke "Dakota Violet" (which is exclusive to Dakota and is similar to Terry Ludwig Eggplant). I wondered how useful it'd be, being so soft, but I found it to be great for finishing dark marks near the base of trees. As a beginner it's easy to lose my darks! I hadn't thought of using it as a wet underpainting, but will have to try that now. I do have a couple Terry Ludwig Eggplant sticks on the way, along with 28 other colors! Finally took the plunge and bought some open stock with the recent sale. May Terry rest in peace, and may his family find comfort.

@monetcafe

2 ай бұрын

So glad you took advantage of the TL sale!!! And that's some good info about the Dakota Violet being similar to the Eggplant color. I've got to get some! Hope you enjoy trying the wet underpainting technique!

@jennw6809

2 ай бұрын

@@monetcafe I think the reasoning behind it is great, especially for us beginners who can easily overlayer! I saw the same philosophy being expressed by Les Darlow; I watched his demo for PanPastels recently and that was one of his reasons for loving that product (you apply so little product, it leaves most of the tooth left). I found the Liz-Haywood Sullivan video you watched (I think) and I look forward to seeing that too.

Love you work! I used this technique way back in the 90's in my Commercial Art classes. We were doing marker drawings and we used the alcohol markers and prismacolor pencils. The prismacolor pencil would just melt. It was great. If you needed a very saturated color you could add the pastel and then use a cotton ball tip and carefully rub the alcohol in it. This was done on tracing paper or vellum. Turns out really nice!

@monetcafe

2 ай бұрын

How cool!!! Thanks for sharing that :)

I loved❤

@monetcafe

Ай бұрын

Awesome @candidadelacruz1155, I appreciate that so much!

Just WOW❣️ Your art always astounds me.

Fabulous!!! Thank-you!

I love this technique and look forward to following the patreon version ❤🎉 Thank you so much Susan. If only I could afford a set of Schminke 😂😂😂

Fantastic

@monetcafe

25 күн бұрын

Thank you so much, @gopidasmadhavan1519! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!

Amazing Susan! Love it!🩵

Youmake it look easy

@monetcafe

Ай бұрын

@chrispoortinga9400 I appreciate that so much!! You can do it too!! www.patreon.com/susanjenkins

So delighted to see this video! Thank you!

This was terrific! Great to learn this new technique. As someone new to pastels it was extremely helpful

@monetcafe

Ай бұрын

YAY!! Thank you! @maryannmcpherson8609 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!

It pastel painting I’ve ever seen. Lovely. ❤

Keep on going you do great.

@monetcafe

Ай бұрын

Awesome @abrahamsuarezpinera9170, I appreciate that so much!

New to pastels....thank you for sharing a how to utilizing the new technique.

@monetcafe

2 ай бұрын

Awesome!! Bet you’re going to get addicted to this wonderful medium!

Beautiful

@monetcafe

25 күн бұрын

Awesome @cuzaosagado1, I appreciate that so much!

So lovely! I am new to soft pastels. Will try this. Thanks for your videos!

@monetcafe

Ай бұрын

My pleasure 😊

Thank you. Never used pastel before but now I'm inspired 😁

@monetcafe

Ай бұрын

Hi, @clairelee7801. 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

@clairelee7801

Ай бұрын

@@monetcafe thank you

That's beautiful.

Beautiful- thank you for sharing

Excellent video!

@monetcafe

Ай бұрын

Awesome @patriciacarter9774, I appreciate that so much!

Like your method with combo of pastels and water/alcohol

Wow, bello resultado. Voy a hacer ensayo. Muchas felicidades. ❤

Beautiful colors, values, composition and alcohol technique!❤

@monetcafe

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I enjoyed painting it.

gorgeous!

@monetcafe

Ай бұрын

Awesome @tiiuvanamois7233, I appreciate that so much!

Thank you for sharing this one. I always enjoy your videos. I am waiting patiently for it to warm up enough here that I can get back out in the studio. I see this technique as being a huge time and pastel saver. I will be giving it a try.

One of the most beautiful creation you've ever done! Exquisite!! 😍😍😍

@monetcafe

2 ай бұрын

Oh wow! what a great comment. Thank you so much!

@mreinstein48

2 ай бұрын

@@monetcafeAnd I know Art. ; )

Loved this video!

@monetcafe

Ай бұрын

🙂 🙂 🙂 ❤, @sabid100 thanks so much! I appreciate that!

Love it ! Thank you!

this will be a fun technique to try.

@monetcafe

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, @meredithmiller4848! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!

Love this! Thanks!

Gorgeous painting.

@monetcafe

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, @ArtOfDan9908! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!

I havent worked much with pastels, but this video is inspiring me to maybe give it a try....thank you for sharing.

@monetcafe

Ай бұрын

YAY!! Thank you! @user-dx9rg4ys4i 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!

Спасибо, есть чему поучиться! ❤

@monetcafe

Ай бұрын

Спасибо огромное, @Vladimir_Bukov! Я так рада, что вам понравилось! Приятной живописи!

This is an amazing technique. It was almost as though the under painting was a picture in itself. I have not used pastels and think I need to start with something more basic than this technique, but I intend to keep it in mind for when I am a little more experienced. The idea of liquefying the soft pastels has definitely given me some ideas for experimentation. Thank you so much for showing us this wonderful technique!

@monetcafe

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!☺️❤️💜

Beautiful work. I like that technique.