A COMPLETE Beginners Guide to Soft Pastels & Pastel Pencils

[@gavynbrandt]

I'm not usually interested in normal things being painted or drawn but that orange looks CRAZY

[@shaymusart]

Thank you! I wanted something with a strong sense of light ☺️

[@M33838]

An orange dont look normal is verry beautiful and extravagant .normal will be some wind..? 😊

[@gerryf37]

Honestly watching this video was better than going to the cinema

[@lschono]

The BEST BEST BEST beginners tutorial for pastels EVER! You are an excellent and organized teacher and excel at simplifying difficult concepts - Bravo! ❤

[@shaymusart]

Thanks so much! Glad you like the tutorial 😊

[@reuma7823]

I totally agree, he even held my attention right to the end lol. I loved ever minute it. I truly wish others would do this way for beginners.

[@BirdSong_01]

Thank you very much! I learned so much. I will be learning from you 🫶🏼

[@jasonwest9425]

Thanks for this video. I picked up a set of pastels on clearance thinking they were oil pastels and learned there are soft pastels that are different! This was really helpful to get started with them.

[@shaymusart]

Thanks for watching, glad to hear it’s helped you out! ☺️

[@stephaniep847]

Haha same here

[@Louie._arts]

Me too haha

[@evak8210]

You are the best teacher. Thank you so much. It was most beneficial detailed art lessen I ever followed! ♥

[@shaymusart]

Thats very kind thank you! Glad you found it useful 😊

[@rockkat6444]

​@@shaymusarthow chante the Sponge❓

[@christinearnold-green8540]

Wow - this is exactly what I've been searching for here in the UK. Thank you for such a comprehensive guide - I can now buy materials better informed. I respect your aim for accuracy in your pieces - this will be my aim. I look forward to your charcoal and graphite analysis in due course. Finally beginning in my sixties! Thank you, Shaymus for sharing your knowledge in an excellent presentation.

[@shaymusart]

Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a lovely comment, Im glad the video was useful to you Christine 😊

[@Kexlar]

At 51 and just retired from the UK Armed Forces and bored I have just started on Pastels, I cannot afford the ones used here yet so just picked up some cheap ones, but looking at your patreon page and the images you have made are mind blowing and a real inspiration, fantastic video and amazing art. Subbed.

[@shaymusart]

Thank you so much for the kind words, I really appreciate it! Enjoy pastels, they’re a great media to work with once you get the hang of it 😊

[@LakeSplashes]

The best tutorial ever on soft pastels!!

[@shaymusart]

Thats really kind thank you ☺️

[@jcepri]

What an amazing intro this is. Hands down THE BEST. I bought all of the supplies to try pastels months ago but I haven't used tjem yet. This totally motivated me. Thank you for making this. It's so well organized. No loud music, text flying by, jokes, etc. Just the facts. NEW SUB!

[@shaymusart]

Thank you! Welcome to the channel 😊

[@toymenagerie2947]

So far this is the best soft pastels video here on KZbin. You artworks are amazing and I'm thankful for the informations you give.

[@shaymusart]

Thank you for watching 😊 I’m glad you found it useful!

[@tracyvis2101]

I agree! It is the most thorough!

[@Jocf]

as a beginner of soft pastel user, this was the best instruction video on you tube. Thank you!!!!!

[@shaymusart]

@@Jocf so pleased to hear it was helpful for you! ❤️

[@rosache17]

Very very great video than most i had watched in KZbin, very neat and clear expiration. Important is I can understand.

[@shaymusart]

Thank you, I’m glad it was helpful for you 😌

[@ajbufort]

What a fantastic channel! This is what I have been looking for regarding detailed soft-pastel information and instruction. Subscribed! Thank you! :) Tony from the US.

[@shaymusart]

My pleasure, thanks so much for watching & subscribing! Welcome to the channel 😊

[@sue8935]

WOW!!!! ABSOTLUTEY AMAZING! I had no idea this could be achieved with pastels.

[@markbrown8154]

This video is without doubt THE BEST beginners guide to any art medium I have ever seen. Your work, and technique is astounding. Thank you.

[@shaymusart]

Thats so kind! Thank you very much - so pleased to hear the video was useful for you 😊

[@donaldhenderson459]

I am 86 years old,my granddaughter asked me to help her write a kids storybook ,I know nothing about this subject.Trying to get info I ran across your video.I took an art class in my ninth grade.In the end it did not inspire me to continue.That class cant begin to compare to your presentation.Thank you for inspiring me and my granddaughter..GREAT JOB !

[@canvastea7044]

This is the best, most educational video I've seen on pastels. Thank you.

[@shaymusart]

Thats very kind, thank you!!

[@benfazio3233]

You are a master artist and a great teacher. I love the final product and you have good graphics and a pleasing, clear voice.

[@shaymusart]

Thanks ben! I appreciate the kind words

[@victoriaconaghan3258]

Absolutely unreal. So much quality here. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!

[@shaymusart]

Thanks so much for watching! ☺️

[@piccomoon554]

This is the most complete and easy to follow tutorial for soft pastels ❤ thank you!

[@shaymusart]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching ☺️

[@cynthialoza6295]

Thank you so much for the exceptionally detailed, clear and very helpful tutorial. Also, I agree with an earlier comment - your artwork looks elegant.

[@shaymusart]

Hi Cynthia, Thank you for the lovely comment, I’m so pleased you like the tutorial! Glad you like the artwork too, I look forward to bringing out more helpful videos this year 😊

[@c.shakeshaft2582]

What a comprehensive lesson on soft pastel. Thank you for covering everything from how to shaper pencils to how to stoke and frame. This is the most info I've seen on a beginner tutorial. Just brilliant. Thanks again.

[@sarahstevenson2384]

Thanks for such a comprehensive guide. I’m expecting some pastel pencils for Christmas and am looking forward to getting started 😊

[@shaymusart]

My pleasure, thanks so much for watching. Enjoy your pastel pencils, such a great medium to work with!

[@Tolgatales]

This is a great guide video. Talking about your experience, showing your own techniques, and the most fascinating thing is your work at the end! It's really marvellous.

[@shaymusart]

@@Tolgatales i really appreciate the kind feedback, thank you!

[@margaretspringer9197]

This is the best instructional video on soft pastels I've seen (and I've watched a lot). Along with the product recommendations and demonstrations, an invaluable resource. Thanks so much, Shaymus!

[@shaymusart]

Hi Margaret, thank you for leaving such a lovely comment. I really appreciate it! Glad the video was useful for you 😊

[@Muthah_Truckah]

This video is incredible. Covers all the bases and safety. Thank you i wasn't even thinking about the dust danger! But seriously, you covered all the bases, including paper, tools, brands, techniques, sharpening, dust control, art storage, and bears oh my! Your art is incredible. I'm so excited to begin using pastels.

[@shaymusart]

Glad to hear the video was helpful for you! Thanks so much for watching 🥰❤️

[@pablojaviermuratore]

Excellent excellent video! Definitely will try at some time in the future, thanks for sharing! The quality of your work is superb!

[@DeN-nc7rx]

I'm returning to using pastels after 10 years, this was incredibly helpful and it really refreshed my memory on the techniques ❤

[@shaymusart]

My pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@JeanettsFarm]

I have enjoyed this tutorial. Helpful for beginner or professional artists. I have been doing animal portraits for over 40 years. But I can always do more.

[@shaymusart]

Thank you for watching, I'm glad the video was useful for you :)

[@joypurchase7728]

You take my breath away,your art work is absolutely gorgeous ,and I have seen alot of artists at work,you are by far the best I've have ever seen.I wish you a long prosperous future of art ahead of you,many many happy years ahead.

[@shaymusart]

Thats very kind, thank you Joy! I’m so pleased you like the video 😊

[@RoJohnston]

Thank you. Most thorough lesson. Beautiful work. Great artist.

[@shaymusart]

@@RoJohnston glad to hear it was helpful! Thanks for watching ☺️

[@rettain]

I have never used soft pastels. You teach in a very captivating way. I learned so much. Thank you!

[@shaymusart]

Thank you so much for watching 😊

[@odeanlawrence196]

Hi Shaymus, thank you for all those hours of hard work you put in order to present us with the most amazing plethera of information! It truly is outstanding! Thank you for caring enough to dedicate your valuable time to us; especial as you are also busy with your job as an Animal Artist. Everything you have shown us, is most appreciated. I only got as far as my A level Art class in secondary school, but always felt disappointed throughout my time learning art. The reason for that was because from my GCE class, I was just foisted into my O-level class for 2 lessons, then foisted into my A-level class without being given the opportunity to learn the fundamental foundations of drawing or painting Art. I left school not understanding shading or blending or texturizing etc, it was a wasted education. The time I spent watching your video today, taught me so much more than ALL the Art lessons I had in school put together. I now know the correct tools and materials to purchase and a better understanding of the use of colour, light and creating shade and tone. I am very interested to knowhow you arrived at becoming an Animal Artist. I will definitely consider becoming a Patreon 👩‍🎨❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍☺

[@shaymusart]

Hi Odean, Thank you for leaving such a lovely comment, I really appreciate it! You’re more than welcome, I really hope this video has been able to answer any questions that you may have had. I also had a similar disappointing learning experience at university so I know how you feel! Luckily there is tonnes to learn from just on KZbin alone 😊 Good luck with your art journey!

[@canvastea7044]

Wow this is the most streamlined and perfected artist set up I've ever seen. It's very impressive. I'm envious. 😊

[@shaymusart]

Thanks so much ❤️ I appreciate it 😊

[@mathewfines8727]

Thank you very much for this excellent and very thorough video. I look forward to acquiring a few supplies and working with pastels in the new year. If you put this much thought, organization, production and clarity of detail into your KZbin videos, I'm sure that your Patreon tutorials will be fantastic! I look forward to learning more from you in the future. Thank you very much for this!

[@robrocop_]

Thank you for sharing such a vast array of information and knowledge. I’ve been a colour pencil artist for years and am transitioning to pastels to try and push my realism a bit further. Your videos have been invaluable.

[@shaymusart]

Hi, thank you very much for leaving such a lovely comment! I’m so pleased the video has been useful for you, good luck with the transition 😊

[@ldnyc62]

This tutorial is incredible! Wowza! Packed with information and technique! I am very grateful to you for posting this! I just subscribed!!!

[@isabellepayne8423]

This was most helpful, I'm keen to start using pastels now! Never used them before and this really helped! Thank you so much.

[@shaymusart]

My pleasure, I’m so pleased it was helpful for you. Good luck! 😊

[@lilysix]

This was the luckiest find to stumble into this video. I got some professional soft pastels for an amazing price and wanted to know how to use them. Thank you for all the time you put into this video.

[@shaymusart]

Thank you very much for the lovely comment 😊 I hope you enjoy your new soft pastels!

[@sarahjoyce41]

Such an impressive video & lovely clear explanations! Thankyou.

[@shaymusart]

Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful for you ☺️

[@gracemurrayart]

Wow that drawing at the end is absolutely stunning

[@radnomaden9438]

19:00 Thanks, exactly what i was looking for. Perfectly chaptered video 👌

[@sheilasinghal2922]

What a great video! I've toyed with soft pastels over the years, but you have inspired me to give it another go. Thank you. 😊

[@shaymusart]

My pleasure, thanks for watching 😊

[@claychick100]

This was a fantastic introduction to soft pastels. Exactly the information I needed as a beginner. Thanks so much!

[@shaymusart]

Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful :)

[@tillytogs]

Hi Seamus, thanks for the excellent video. I'm 67 and just starting out. Have used watercolour, acrylic, oil and pastel at art classes. I only loved pastels. So have decided to use this medium. Your videos will be so helpful to me ❤

[@shaymusart]

My pleasure, thank you for watching! Glad it was helpful ☺️

[@lil7002]

I’ve only just found your channel and I am obsessed! You are exceptionally talented and your videos are helping me no end. Thanks for sharing.

[@wulfseig1864]

Thanks for such a helpful video. The blending section helped a lot. I saw the vacuum and laughed because I bought a keyboard vacuum to help me with dust. It's tiny but it really works.

[@shaymusart]

Thanks for watching & I’m glad it helped! Haha yeah they’re not very powerful, always use a household hoover with a HEPA filter to make sure it captures as much as possible 😊

[@rebeccawong1]

Congratulations on your success in such an early age … may you flourish and further succeed 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤❤

[@shaymusart]

Thats very kind, thank you!

[@bampidraws]

I totally agree, well said Rebecca

[@gennydavidsonsmith85]

This is by far the most comprehensive tutorial on pastels I have seen. So much information that it’s worth watching multiple times to take it all in. Thank you, thank you!

[@anapatriciapachecourena9792]

Beautiful!!!, Beautiful!!! Congratulations!!!

[@shaymusart]

Thank you!!

[@LaovaanArt]

Awesome video! Appeared in my recommendations and fittingly I always wondered how soft pastels are supposed to be used and you gave a real good introduction to the tools and techniques ☺️🙏

[@shaymusart]

Thanks for watching! Glad you were able to find it useful 😊

[@ChristianeFortin]

You are extremely generous thank you very much. I’m a watercolor artist, starting on the pastel journey and I love it. ❤

[@shaymusart]

Hi Christiane, thank you so much for watching. I’m glad you liked the video 😊

[@KateWely]

I've taken several in-person beginner courses which were nice but this went into areas that they did not. This video was extremely helpful! I have subscribed to your tutorials on Patreon. :)

[@shaymusart]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed this video & I hope you enioy Patreon 😊

[@leslovesart]

This was excellent exactly what I was looking for. You’re an amazing teacher and artist! 🥰

[@shaymusart]

Great! Thank you for watching & I’m glad you enjoyed the video ☺️

[@DavidSmith-cb9yo]

You are a great artist and teacher! Just subscribed, hope this helps your channel. KEEP UP the GOOD WORK, your art is AMAZING!

[@gerriekaychurch658]

Thanks so much for this great demonstration. Love the way you teach!!!!

[@davidchau8068]

MANY MANY THANKS FOR YOUR DETAILED EXPLANATION AND EFFORT!!!!! YOUR SHARINGS ARE REALLY GREAT!!!!!!

[@shaymusart]

Thank you for watching!

[@suchlights2215]

Thank you for this comprehensive video! I love how clearly and calmly you explain and show everything. Really a pleasure to watch :) And your work is amazing, of course!

[@shaymusart]

My pleasure, thanks so much for watching & the kind words, I really appreciate it!

[@WendyColeArt]

That was truly amazing! Thank you so much for such a comprehensive tutorial! I have no idea about pastels and feel so informed now and ready to begin learning.

[@shaymusart]

My pleasure, thats wonderful to hear - thanks for letting me know! ❤️😊

[@anniemac7545]

Fantastic video....really appreciate your explanations - you're a great invaluable teacher. Watching from Australia

[@shaymusart]

Thank you! I appreciate it, glad to hear it was helpful 😊

[@lbouckartstudio]

Wow! Fabulous artwork! Thank you so much for sharing this very helpful information. By far, the best soft pastel tutorial I've seen so far.

[@shaymusart]

Hi Laurie, thank you so much for the lovely comment, I’m glad the video was useful to you 😊

[@donnam472]

You are very inspiring to watch and listen to. thank you

[@shaymusart]

Thats very kind! Thanks so much

[@TheBookworm1972]

Seriously, this is one of the most helpful and comprehensive beginners art tutorial videos I have watched. I have gained so much in terms of knowledge & boosting confidence to try a new media. I agree with the ppl below- you have a great teaching style. Thank you for your time and effort in making the video and your work is really beautiful.

[@shaymusart]

Thanks so much for watching and leaving such a lovely comment, I really appreciate it 😊❤️

[@sandfly60]

Thank you for your video. I thoroughly enjoyed watching everything you did. I particularly enjoyed the orange slices picture.

[@shaymusart]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed the drawing demonstration at the end 😊

[@Pauv4f]

Your work is astounding ❤ running out to art shop today

[@sarahb.6475]

And I really like how you explained everything very clearly, not only with words but with showing us as well. Most people do not explain this clearly. Congratulations on being an excellent teacher!! 😊 And I appreciate that you mention the safety part too!

[@shaymusart]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it 😊❤️

[@mheredge]

A big thank you for such a useful video. You have answered so many of my questions and removed many of the fears I had about using pastels! I am now definitely going to have to check out your other videos.

[@189643478]

WOW, your art work is amazing! Happy to see you work safe and teach us how to do the same!

[@christinestromberg4057]

Thank you so much. The advice is invaluable. And your art is incredible. I'm so impressed. I doubt I'll ever do much, but hopefully your very clear instructions will inspire me to try.

[@shaymusart]

@@christinestromberg4057 my pleasure Christine, so pleased to hear you enjoyed the video. Thanks for the lovely comment 🥰

[@christinestromberg4057]

@@shaymusart I recently tried something with a few cheap pastels I had, but with the wrong paper, the wrong techniques and no real tools, it wasn't great. So I found you online and felt totally overwhelmed by yout talent. I'm 80 and pretty good with a pencil. However, It's never too late to learn something new, right?

[@anwanand]

Very nice tutorial, indeed ! and the demo at end of that orange slice with vibrant colors due to backlight .. simply awesome !!

[@shaymusart]

Thank you very much! I’m so pleased you like the video & sliced orange artwork 😊

[@altheavillanueva7098]

Wowwww...this is very helpful, especially I just bought soft sponge tools and I don't know where to use it! ^-^... but now I know thanks to your video!♡

[@shaymusart]

Thanks for watching! Glad the video was useful for you 😊

[@louisethompson8350]

Thank you for sharing. You are a very good teacher I learned a lot.

[@shaymusart]

Thanks for watching Louise, glad you were able to learn a lot 😊

[@sleepyjoeatemyiceacream]

What a lovely and talented young man! Thank you for this awesome video and I wish you more success! ✨️🌸

[@shaymusart]

Thank you very much Lisa, I really appreciate it!

[@patriciapalmer1107]

This was the most excellent art tutorial I have ever seen! Huge congratulations Shaymus! Liked and subscribed 😊

[@shaymusart]

Thank you very much Patricia, welcome to the channel!

[@sandrawoodall6545]

I never seen you before you are a great pastel artist and explain things so well thank you so much.❤

[@shaymusart]

I’m very pleased you liked the video Sandra, welcome to the channel 😊

[@tilliefowler7963]

Your instructions are excellent! Thank you!

[@shaymusart]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@maxguo4358]

Sooooo useful introduction and info for practicing and storing pastel paingtings!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@shaymusart]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad it was of use to you :)

[@mycozyquiltshop3290]

Best video yet.. can’t thank you enough

[@shaymusart]

My pleasure, thanks for watching 😊

[@Birchbayaromatics]

excellent explanation . Very informative. I always learn something new in your videos, because you have a clarity o understanding hat you re teaching. Thank you or making videos that are really worthwhile.

[@shaymusart]

That's really kind to say thank you, I appreciate it!

[@christopherazzopardi2062]

Excellent tutorial! I really enjoyed myself watching it all

[@cara2971]

Thankyou for your thorough video, this is so helpful and useful especially for beginners, I'm excited to start with soft pastels ❤😊 thankyou so much!

[@shaymusart]

So pleased you found it useful Cara! Good luck 😊

[@canvastea7044]

Wow your work is absolutely amazing!

[@shaymusart]

Thanks so much 😊

[@carmenospina2203]

Thank you for sharing. I am thinking of starting pastels and this is very helpful.

[@shaymusart]

Thank you for watching, I’m glad the video was useful for you 😊

[@leerag]

I love your patreon chanel. Joined yesterday and when not drawing with tutorial (cat) im watching your patreon and following links for beginnershence why im here. Thank you for your patreon channel.

[@maheshtutika2566]

This is truly a wonderful video. Your drawings are so amazing and have a unique realism in them. They look elegant. Thank you for the videos and hoping to become a patron soon.

[@shaymusart]

Thank you, I really appreciate this comment! So happy you liked this video, I look forward to having you over on Patreon too 🥰

[@Cascada200]

Thank you so much. Your guides are some of the best. I’m a colored pencil artist that does hyper realism, but I want to try Pastel Pencils because of how much faster it is to work compared to colored pencil. I need a break from colored pencil and pastel pencils look so much fun and expressive

[@shaymusart]

Thanks so much for watching! I’m glad the video was useful to you ☺️

[@dianejordan1983]

I love this. My space is all white and I get a lot of glares, especially when working with darker backgrounds. I never thought to darken the walls. Very nice!

[@shaymusart]

I only recently painted the wall dark brown from white, it’s much easier to see the colours against a dark background and everything looks less washed out on camera when compared to a white background 😊

[@killerkev999]

That was one hell of a tutorial. Well done. Great information and beautiful art work.

[@shaymusart]

Thank you! I really appreciate that 😊

[@reitzvonkrolock]

Thank you so much for this loooong video, I was always curious about soft pastels painting and your vidoe answered for all questions I didn't know I have :D So thx a lot

[@shaymusart]

Thanks for watching! I’m glad it was useful to you 😊

[@maysunday5077]

Very good video covering a lot of helpful information. Thank you for sharing your considerable knowledge borne of experience.

[@shaymusart]

My pleasure! I’m glad it was helpful for you 😊

[@eastcoastlady1017]

This tutorial is brilliant - thank you!!!

[@shaymusart]

My pleasure, thanks for watching 😊

[@lindasplaylist100]

Beautiful work. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@shaymusart]

Thank you! Anytime 😊

[@angelacaires8772]

Thank you so much for this detailed tutorial! You are a great teacher!

[@shaymusart]

Thank you for watching Angela, glad you liked the video 😊

[@neuroticnation144]

I really like Sennelier. Their pastels are awesome! 😊

[@shaymusart]

Thanks - I need to test them out more!

[@pattimackie4441]

So detailed and helpful…..avoided many a mistake and wasted time Thank you.. PMM

[@MichelleGerrie]

Amazing… I’m willing to give it a go now ….. Thank you

[@shaymusart]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@renzo6490]

A more economical alternative to Pastelmat paper: I use Strathmore 184 lb ( 300 g/m ) mid toned paper. To give this paper some texture / tooth , I apply Liquitex clear gesso to the paper with a small, foam roller. It dries quickly and it doesn't cause any buckling of the paper. Try it.

[@Artingo]

Your working are very beautiful and spectacular. I got many ideas from you. Thank You! 👏👏

[@shaymusart]

Thanks! Glad it helped 😊

[@ariadnaartilesdiaz4895]

Thanks for the excellent video! What do you think of Sennelier soft pastels? They are better than the Rembrandts? Somme people say that. Others say that they are similar to the Schmincke... Where I live, I have not many choices, and Rembrandts are the most commonly sold, and somme Sennelier. Which one is better (softness, lightfastness...)?

[@yelgar70]

Muchas gracias, un gran contenido,muy completo y muy bien explicado,eres un gran artista, me encantan tus obras