Amazing Color Formula - Paint with Only 12 Colors! - Real TimeTutorial

[@PursuingHeaven]

I will say it again-Susan you teach me so much that applies to everything I do even though pastel is not my primary art form . I use pencils, pastels and paints mostly in adult coloring books but have also ventured to more advanced work with portraits of people and animals because of your art theory instruction. I have been applying the warmer & darker in front/vertical with cooler & lighter in the back/horizontal and suddenly I see more depth and shadow in my focal points which I have always found a challenge to do in coloring books. I can not wait to start using this formal now as well.

[@bobbiegraham7729]

Best video ever. Color theory, value theory, and technique all rolled into one. I can't thank you enough. ❤

[@monetcafe]

Awesome Bobbie!!! You are so welcome!!

[@shwetaektareart]

Susan, you just gave away your secret sause! What a wonderful teacher you are. I am still flabergasted from your generosity.

[@monetcafe]

You are such a precious soul Shweta. Thank you so much for your beautiful comment my dear.

[@rosaliefunk1629]

I have been painting for a while, but never tried doing this. Thank you for this lesson. By the way, your hair is greying beautifully.

[@dmichaelartist]

Awesome color palette

[@tilliefowler7963]

Wonderful video! Im so glad I stumbled across it! Thank you Susan!

[@monetcafe]

You are so welcome!

[@kathyhall668]

You explained the color wheel so well!

[@monetcafe]

Wow, I appreciate that so much!

[@ArtOfDan9908]

Beautiful painting!

[@monetcafe]

Awesome @artofdan9089, I appreciate that so much!

[@arttulip100561]

Can you make some long sleeve t shirts? Because of you I pulled out my 15 year old dormant pastels. You are amazing. I could watch each video over and over and learn every time. Thanks!

[@canadaverydry]

Awwww!! Your style is stunning! This front tree is so pretty !

[@monetcafe]

Thank you so much sweetheart 😊💜😊

[@HopeMartinartist]

Love this and can't wait to try it! I teach locally and the best liked tip is ALWAYS taking a black/white of your art as you go to assess your values. Thanks for this wonderful video! It was really helpful.

[@graciousmom4127]

Fabulous! I have been away lately, now am back to watching what I have missed. You and ma'am Karen Margulis really inspire me a lot..thou I seldom use pastels, but I am learning so much from your lessons. Again, thank you for sharing! God bless! 😘🙏

[@monetcafe]

Welcome back! It's good to see your sweet messages again :) And I'm happy my lessons work across multiple mediums. :) Have fun!

[@jfmehndidesignart4290]

Wow beautiful design dear friend plz stay in connected

[@dimplesdragonflies]

This Video Is Such A Gift! Thank You, Susan!

[@monetcafe]

You are so welcome Terri 😘😊

[@alexandrasanches2473]

So beautiful! As always, what a wonderful tutorial! You are a wonderful teacher! I love You Susan! God bless you! Big hug!

[@monetcafe]

Thank you so much! Big hug right back to you, Alexandra!!

[@alexandrasanches2473]

@@monetcafe 🌈🍀 💕

[@maankawas5957]

Wonderful painting and valuable information!! Thank you so very much!😍😍😍👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@lanalawson4234]

I loved this!!! Just as I’m thinking I don’t see it, I see it!!! Thank you for all of your inspiration and advice.

[@monetcafe]

Yay!!! I love bringing lessons that break things down to be easily understood :) Bless you for sharing :)

[@leuvaart4982]

Wonderful painting and valuable information!! Thank you so very much

[@monetcafe]

Glad you enjoyed it, Prakash!

[@carolhestand2561]

Susan, thank you! Some of this info I already knew, but formula for selecting 12 colors is new and empowering. Also thank you for giving God thanks and mentioning the repetition of 3. Bless you for sharing.

[@monetcafe]

You are so welcome, Carol. And I just love the pattern of 3's in the Universe that echo of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It's like God put His footprint in creation!

[@carolhestand2561]

@@monetcafe Yes! Romans 1:20

[@georginaandreou5445]

Just came across your channel and I really enjoyed the way u explained about the colour wheel & theory best ever I have heard thank u ☺️

[@monetcafe]

Awesome, thank you! I so appreciate that, Georgina!

[@gben5689]

Wonderful lesson - love your way of explaining things ! Thank you for this ♥

[@Uddaybhaikabaap]

Hi Susan Glad to attend such a lovely lesson, informative as always but what I did initially was buy individual sticks everytime I had to paint which was infacf tiresome as students pastels aren't of good quality and the ones which are good, are expensive. But to say that's how I accumulated all my pastel sticks XD. This session is just flawless and gold in its entirety. Can't thank you enough, sis. Love to everyone in states.

[@monetcafe]

Hello my friend, yes, getting the lower quality pastels can be frustrating. And since the good ones are expensive it's good to know we don't have to have hundreds of pastels to paint lovely paintings. So glad you like the lesson and I pray you are doing well with your studies!!!

[@irinaneustroeva3569]

I have a question . On photo you have landscape day time , you create lovely picture as if it dawn time , orange sun, lavander greenery . Why ?

[@monetcafe]

That’s a good question, and I think it’s because I just often like to get exploratory with color. Sometimes it’s just because it suits my mood or sometimes it might be because those are the pastels that I have near me, ha ha.

[@a42762085]

I had to subscribe your channel🥰😍

[@monetcafe]

Yay!!!! I am so grateful!

[@Isaiah_writes_360]

Wow 🤩 I just love this tutorial 👍 The limited palette 🎨 formula using values & the negative painting 🖼 Adds depth to the painting in a creative and interesting way 👌 Thank you so much Susan 💜 for sharing 🤝

[@monetcafe]

My pleasure 😊 So glad you like it Isaiah!

[@PaulSebben]

Very clever

[@monetcafe]

Awesome @PaulSebben, I appreciate that so much!

[@idac7549]

Great tutorial!

[@monetcafe]

Thank you so much Ida!!💜💜😊😊

[@klaudiadollbaum6382]

Great information!

[@monetcafe]

Glad it was helpful, Klaudia :)

[@joaniemiller4362]

Definitely saving this video to refer to.

[@monetcafe]

Awesome Joanie!! Definitely lots of content in this one.

[@joaniemiller4362]

I loved the part about threes in nature too. ❤️✝️

[@bobbiegraham7729]

Couldn't find link for new logo mug, think I checked all, but must gave missed one. Found it!😊

[@carolecohen9351]

Susan, what type of pastels do you use? I mostly paint with watercolor and want to try my hand with pastels. There are different types… Soft, oil, chalk? Any suggestions for combining watercolor and pastels?

[@monetcafe]

Hi Carole, I use soft pastels (not oil) and there are so many different brands. Of course, the best brands are the most expensive (lol) and I always recommend using artist grade pastels and not student grade. For example, if you go to your local craft store you’ll get pastels that are more Binder than pigment… Basically this is more like chalk. The artist grade pastels have a high percentage of pigment and that is why they are so bright and vibrant. They range in degrees of softness… I started out with a set of Rembrandt pastels that may not be known for having the most vibrant color, but they’re a bit more affordable. Some of my favorite professional brands are… Unison, Sennelier, Terry Ludwig, and Jack Richeson (hand rolled). Hope that helps and if you decide to give it a go you’ll find plenty of instructional tutorials on my channel. Many artists who try this medium fall in love with it.

[@ccandance0107]

@@monetcafe Thank you for your reply! I’ll give it a go! Soft pastels.

[@carolecohen9351]

Susan, what kind of pastels do you use? I mostly paint with watercolors and want to try my hand with pastels. There are many different kinds… Oil, soft, chalk,…?

[@monetcafe]

I use only soft pastels (not oil pastels). I find they are more versatile and vibrant with color. I have an Amazon Shop with many of the soft pastels I recommend for beginners. I hope this is helpful! This is a link to my main page, but you can click on any subheading. One is called "Beginner Basics for Pastel Artists".www.amazon.com/shop/monetcafewithartistsusanjenkins?ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_own_monetcafewithartistsusanjenkins_dp_SQ0u1IrtBGC0q

[@bonniebishop2755]

thank you. love the use of colors. I am going to try this as i struggle with values. You were going to post the name of the artist that you found helpful describing the color wheel, but I don't see it in here, unless I missed it? thanks in advance.

[@monetcafe]

Oh gosh, thank you for reminding me! I’m going to go put her name and a link to her video in my description. But here it is so you can access it now: Anne Kindl kzbin.info/www/bejne/onrGiXl4lJd6qNk

[@bonniebishop2755]

@@monetcafe Thank you Susan!

[@rayemartineau8644]

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[@aldadelano6682]

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