People Portrait 'Paint Along' Demo in Soft Pastel

Sharing a full length demo in soft pastel showing you the basics from sketching through to soft pastel to create a realistic portrait. For my full catalogue of tutorials along with photo reference to work along with me, visit / emmacolbertart .
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Materials used and where you can purchase are as follows:
Unison pastels:
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Faber Castell Pastel pencils:
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Velour Pastel Paper
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[@myannie42]

Hello Emma, I wanted to comment in regards to your tutorial here. As I am sure you are aware. there is always a sour grape in every cluster, if you get my drift. lol I am 72 years old, have been an artist most of my life and many of those years a portrait artist. I have a degree and certification to teach although I do not claim to be a critic. I have studied the works of many of the best portrait artists in the U.S. and worldwide, and I would like to say your understanding of color, tonality, and highlight application is outstanding! You are easily one of the most gifted artists and portrait painters I have ever seen! Your ability to teach is superb! GOD has mightily gifted you young lady...KEEP SHARING IT! GOD bless you Emma! :-)

[@EmmaColbertArt]

Thanks for the comment, really appreciate it! There is always a fair amount of ignoring sour grapes when you put yourself and your work out for the world to comment on. I don't expect everyone to like it, but it would be lovely if some people weren't so rude. Their rudeness no doubt causes them more trouble than it does me, so let them at it. Thanks again for commenting :-)

[@jnac8857]

OMG, I've been looking for this kind of tutorial all my life, thank you and I will be following each and every video. Stay awesome,Thanks!

[@EmmaColbertArt]

Thanks Joanna :-)

[@paivicajan8083]

How do you identify your pastels after you remove the label? I've had this question for a while and now it's good time to ask as I'm watching this tutorial 😊

[@EmmaColbertArt]

It's good to start keeping a chart of the colours you buy. A sheet of paper with a scribble of the colour and it's code name beside it. Then you can always identify your pastels without labels. Unison make their own handmade chart which I have and it helps me identify all their colours, but you can do this too as you buy them.

[@vasogotsi5163]

Τέλειο το είδα όλο...Ευχαριστώ ❤Bravo

[@sharongregory2794]

This demo was so inspiring for me! My desire to paint portraits is something I strive to do and I learned so much from you! Thank you so much! Your use of color is gorgeous! Gorgeous!

[@frankprior924]

HI Emma , Would you' please tell me the type of pastel paper YOU use for painting a portrait as many pastel papers fail to hold a lot of pastel, Thank you Emma .

[@EmmaColbertArt]

I like 3 different pastel papers for most of my work. Hahnemühle Velour (which is what this portrait is on) Clarefontaine Pastelmat, and Fisher 400. First two I like a lot for portraits and they all hold a lot of layers of pastel.

[@janisgarayt2255]

Love it. You make me want to start another pastel portrait. I have yet to add a realistic portrait vid to my channel. Maybe soon. Bless

[@angeladaquila3495]

I am in awe with your work...thanks so much for sharing your wonderful talent!

[@edgarramosrodriguez2230]

con todo respeto, LO CAGASTE el trabajo,...usas mucho el negro que se ve muy SUCIO, los colores encarnados,..demasiado pálidos,..tiene apariencia cadavérica, EL CABELLO,..."FATAL"..no puedes plasmarlo como debería ser, parece un trabajo de niña escolar.

[@anniedarkhorse6791]

Do you have a link to your own pastel work, so we can compare?

[@noursaadmohamed8006]

احب فيديوهات كتيييير جدا ♥️

[@dancer4560]

In my late 70's and starting to get back into portraits- mainly because of my precious grand babies. It is always been difficult for the first few months until it once again clicks. Landscapes are so much more relaxing but there is something that I feel I need to achieve with portraits. TY for sharing all your knowledge. I am looking forward to exploring so much w these videos.

[@EmmaColbertArt]

Thanks for your comment and glad you enjoyed this. No better inspiration to paint than your own family! Enjoy :-)

[@MelodyLovesMusic]

This is absolutely beautiful and excellent work. I totally loved and enjoyed this video. So instructional. And the painting is absolutely beautiful!

[@claritzairosario68]

Incredible Emma! I have studied Portrait in pastels, and they teach me in a different way, and the truth is, that it has fascinated me, how you can merge all those colors, shadows and lights! You are an incredible artist! I loved those shadow colors and midtones that you used for the sketch, I still don't understand how you can take a pastel stick, and add color in small areas! Wow! Amazing! This is how a real pastel portrait is made!!!🤍🤍🤍😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤❤❤❤💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@EmmaColbertArt]

Thank you for such lovely feedback. There are so many different ways to work, this is just the process that works for me. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@ยงยุทธมณวงค์-ฬ8ถ]

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[@EmmaColbertArt]

I use a mixture of brands but I have a lot of these www.jacksonsart.com/search/?q=pitt%2Bpencils&___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=087408522c31eeb1f982bc0eaf81d35f

[@lw8281]

Outstanding! Thank you. You are a very gifted artist and portrait painter! The video was most helpful...

[@bilalarginfinearts]

thanks👏 a very instructive video🥰

[@AnthonyGeorge-w2t]

Micro-particles. See JAMA cause of artists deaths

[@EmmaColbertArt]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXSlhWWFqdF-e7M

[@asmahanfathi9064]

Love it 💕💕💕 amazing work while explaining...keep up 👍

[@catherineedwards4482]

Hi Emma, do you have any tutorials on how to draw infants and toddlers? I find their facial bone structure much more challenging than adults :)

[@EmmaColbertArt]

Here is a link to a playlist I have here on KZbin for people. kzbin.info/aero/PLbkshqfGlew9KIgBQPEliIhzpjeR5Wh_P The little girl is from quite a while ago so the footage isn't the same quality as now. The baby was done for Patreon so there are full tutorials on www.patreon.com/emmacolbertart for that. I released the eyes here on KZbin.

[@mirthagomez1233]

Que exelente trabajo, gracias por compartir, 😍😍😍

[@bahourdrawing6397]

Amazing work wow www very beautiful

[@vijaychauhanrajput9714]

Thank you very ko

[@danbamford1956]

Thank you for sharing Emma - Just starting our with pastels and I learned such a lot from your video

[@mayawyn8672]

An illuminating class! So many aha! moments and I love observing what can emerge from the use of transparent layering. The subject has fascinating richness of character and it’s a brilliant and engaging lesson in many ways. I would very much like to see the process of finishing the hair. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in such a comprehensible way. I enjoyed the lovely birdsongs and distant voice sounds in the background. Transportive to your painting environment and a pleasant added layer of spatial reality.

[@valeriebrooks1478]

He's stunning..looks like he's ready to burst from the surface!

[@susyaguero8968]

Buenísimo Emma!!!! Me encantó. No se inglés pero vivo por amor al arte!!!!! Y comprendo lo que vas haciendo❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@EmmaColbertArt]

Muchas gracias Susy! You can use subtitles. Turn on subtitles, then click the wheel icon. Click 'subtitles' then 'auto translate'. You can choose your country here :-)

[@erictaunton2183]

Thanks for sharing your video I have learnt a lot ❤❤❤

[@scooternutmick]

A couple of things I really like about this. The green that seemed so strong at the start looked just right at the end. Also the texture left in the highlights gave it a natural skin look. Great video.👍

[@EmmaColbertArt]

Thank you! Glad you liked it :-)

[@sohaartyk9018]

Thank you for sharing!! Really appreciate it 😊🙏🙆🏻‍♀️❤️

[@shamsart]

Wonderful work

[@hissyfitz7890]

OMG! Thank you so much for this video! Have not seen a pastel portrait tutorial that is this TOTALLY AWESOME! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jorgevirgilio8882]

👏👏👏

[@justinrobinson9583]

I'm at that level of 'what mt piece looks' vs. 'seeing this'.... thank you for setting a standard for quality work.

[@jonathannsubuga4813]

Emma you took so slow but it is better than my art I try to be slow at times

[@JP-xe7lg]

Hi 👋 👋 👋 New sub from Dublin here. Found your channel yesterday and I have to say you are by far one of the best artists I follow on KZbin or anywhere else. Clear teaching and very informative about materials needed. Binged watched for 8hrs yesterday. I've never done patreon before but I think I will with your channel in the near future. Your brilliant 👏 👏👏👏👏

[@EmmaColbertArt]

Thanks very much J P! I appreciate that a lot.

[@miguellavariel1348]

Very good, keep going! :)

[@catkin54]

Brilliant. I have so many questions!

[@jindsain4187]

You must be a very good artist, just don't forget to share your art with everyone

[@SuperEden24]

Soft pastels and hard pastels ..dry pastels oil pastels ...can anybody say the diference ...sorry 4 my bad english ..greetings from Mexico

[@EmmaColbertArt]

Your English is great. This is quite confusing to everyone. Soft pastel is the medium I use. There is 'soft pastel' and 'oil pastel'. The soft pastels don't contain any oil, they are mostly pigment and a binder. The better quality soft pastels have high pigment content. The soft pastels feel dry to use while the oil pastels are sticky. But within the 'soft pastel' range they go from quite hard sticks to really soft sticks. I hope that makes sense!

[@eddiemcgrath8536]

Great uploads you have! I've been drawing in b&w for a while now and am reasonably proficient but bored, have bought a couple of sets of pastels and am following these youtube tutorials hoping to learn some basics. Thanks for the uploads!

[@DougieWotherspoon]

I'm in the same boat, do you mine if I ask what pastels you bought and if you find the transition okay into colour. I'm about to make a commitment but it is more expensive than graphite and paper 😮

[@shashankkapur9013]

Hi Emma - This is some mesmerizing work from you. Thanks for sharing. Do you have the video for the rest of it please ?

[@EmmaColbertArt]

Thank you! The rest of the project was shared on my Patreon. You can see the links here www.emmacolbertart.com/2021/08/23/male-portrait-paint-along/

[@jamescarpenter6585]

Three reasons why I subscribe to this channel 1) I’m a busy portrait artist who uses pastel and I lover Emma’s teaching technique.... 2) (in two parts) I’m fascinated by the idea of touring Europe in a Motorhome (part one) and my beloved wife is also from Northern Ireland and I love the people (part 2) and most importantly 3) Emma is an amazing animal/pet portrait artist who is equally good painting human studies and landscapes!…true class...keep up the amazing work Emma...your true supporter...Jim

[@EmmaColbertArt]

Thanks Jim! Appreciate your support :-)

[@cynthiamarston2208]

Subscribed. Thanks

[@iriscubero4164]

Thank you . Excellent art.

[@sabrinapedronart3235]

Amazing 😍😍😍

[@nirattisaithungthong6784]

this is amazing. thank you for the tutorial.

[@frankprior924]

Hi Emma, Most enjoyable demo and in real time that makes all the difference we can see every stroke and mark you make I will put your video on my favourite list and learn from it, Thank you Emma

[@EmmaColbertArt]

Thanks Frank for watching and glad you enjoyed it!

[@jrh5067]

Beautiful work. Thank you.

[@erictaunton2183]

This on of the best videos I have seen from you fantastic

[@EmmaColbertArt]

Thanks Eric! Just added a new 'Paint Along' demo of a stag also. Liking this format for teaching!

[@stefaniac2095]

Sorry if it's been asked already, but what paper is that? The pastel paper I buy is full of tooth while this looks smooth.

[@EmmaColbertArt]

This is Hahnemühle velour. It is smooth but soft. Try Pastelmat if you want smooth but able to hold layers.

[@simmymac4066]

Absolutely amazing!!!!

[@tonydelossantos5645]

thank you for this tutorial!

[@CatsInaCradle]

Still watching this a year later it's so great! 🥰

[@EmmaColbertArt]

Thank you!

[@mickeyart1957]

Beautiful drawing

[@juul7737]

Do you have a video about, how you choose your colors?

[@EmmaColbertArt]

Yes this one talks about that kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3XKiZiZmJiZbaM. I also have other videos on colour theory in the same playlist

[@pipermac]

Lik'd. Sav'd. Sub'd. :-)

[@cherryhanna4808]

Very nice. If you are wearing a bracelet, please remove it. Thev clicking and rattle are super annoying.

[@EmmaColbertArt]

Thanks Cherry, not sure where the clicking is? No bracelets worn, but maybe it's the sound of me setting down and picking up the pastels? Can't hear any rattling.

[@cherryhanna4808]

@@EmmaColbertArt I wondered if it was the cellophane tape... I love your work. Your instruction clarity and pace are perfect!

[@hugger1ify]

do you wipe your finger every color blending process?

[@EmmaColbertArt]

I do wipe my hands often, but I tend to use one finger for blending darks and try to keep at least one finger for light colours. Just a habit I suppose to save wiping constantly

[@maasomehpaakseresht7393]

It is very beautiful. What is the name of the paper?

[@EmmaColbertArt]

It's on Hahnemühle Velour paper

[@Qarahan08]

Eline sağlık👏

[@PhalangiumOpilio]

Thank you Emma for this good tutorial. This is very helpful to me as I have started with pastels, and think it is a bit difficult. But I wonder, do you spray your artworks with fixative when finished, or just use a glass plate on them?

[@vivienlawson7256]

So good thanks so much 🇦🇺

[@yaseminsenel5112]

Tebeşir gibi olan boyanın markası nedir

[@kilaasimller2422]

Do you take costumers?

[@EmmaColbertArt]

Yes, if you visit my site www.emmacolbertart.com you'll see a page there all about commissioning me.

[@DL-by8el]

I kinda like were it is at when you are adding his light beard on the right, with only the hair swirled in a the top. I think it is ok to show part of the work as a line dtawing. Very nice

[@vincemincevince]

incredible

[@bethgibbeson8143]

Absolutely brilliant, thanks so much for the tutorial.👏👏👏

[@ArtandDiamondsWithEskies]

Absolutely Fabulous! I love your work and your tutorials. Although I generally work in colored pencil, your techniques and knowledge of color absolutely apply to my work as well. I would absolutely love to see you finish this piece and I would really appreciate seeing you do an American Eskimo dog.

[@michelgomes9004]

Very good!!!

[@MAZEN_5060]

More please

[@susanjerrell9220]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing!! 💕💕💕

[@DennisCNolasco]

Much thanks for the demonstration 😍 ...I just listened to your podcast interview on The Not Starving Artist!

[@EmmaColbertArt]

Hi Dennis, thanks for finding me here and commenting!

[@juul7737]

Why the green?

[@EmmaColbertArt]

When you really study skin there are blues and greens and all sorts of colours. Don't forget we have blue coloured veins in there which can look green through the yellow tone of our skin.

[@dixiestovern4181]

My first time watching you. I love your style!!! I want to try portraits with pastels, I have done them in oils but wanted to try pastels and wondering if I should use pan pastels or soft pastels. Thanks

[@EmmaColbertArt]

Thank you! I would say experiment with whatever you have. Pans are great for lower layers just like I do with the sticks. I love their blenders but they don't work great on this paper, velour. I'd recommend Pastelmat paper for the Pans which mix great with the soft pastels too. I just love the sticks and the variety of marks you can make.

[@dompain]

Incrível desenho.

[@dulcieogilvie5786]

Mesmerising demo!

[@EmmaColbertArt]

Thank you!

[@אילנהטמיר]

Thank you for a tutorial that was so teaching. I feel I've moved two steps forward watching your work and particularly your color palette. You did a fantastic job here.

[@lynnrushton7458]

Fantastic Emma!!👏 I hope he likes it......not only is he a talented string fella🎶 but rather handsome too! 😉 xx

[@sidcleyneris8045]

beautifull !!!!!!

[@bhivalnishad5916]

Ma'am u r amazing 😵😵😵

[@joyellis3354]

Thank you Emma your tutorials are wonderfull and patience and skill is outstanding thanks for sharing love your work

[@SontailsDesenha910]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nellyfromscotland8129]

thank for so much for sharing - you are soo inspirational and talented:)

[@cynthiaward5750]

How wonderful to watch you create...you certainly know all that one needs to know re colour theory. I have to learn about that because I feel it is something really necessary and admit my ignorance of and also learning from you to - slow down. I move too fast while you are like your voice quiet, measured, watchful and every little dab is so important as you show in this tutorial. It is and has been an awesome experience to watch and listen to your every word, so gentle and so inspirational. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing talent.

[@EmmaColbertArt]

What a lovely comment to leave Cynthia, thank you!

[@AmyLouiseArt]

Wonderful portrait Emma 😊👍🏻

[@juliezieve1549]

hello Emma this is a fabulous video I have stayed up so late and have enjoyed every minuet,thank you,Julie Zieve

[@humbertoramos3936]

Great. Thanks for sharing your knowledge . Saludos

[@luusniessen6436]

Beautiful!👌🏻👌🏻

[@michep.169]

love it so much color and everything fit together.

[@ArtandKitchen_]

You paint so fast. That in 2 hours

[@lilyunderthesun]

thank you for this useful video could you upload more portrait videos please

[@erictaunton2183]

Emma I really enjoyed your pastel video thank you

[@HowtoDrawwithSammy]

Wonderful work the is for sharing:)

[@HowtoDrawwithSammy]

Thanks*

[@jonviol]

Emma, you have too many areas highlighted with equal intensity . Its as though a flash has gone off . Only one area should be maximum contrast /highlight --all the others should be much less. Look at the LH side . It 's all wrong. The drawing is right but there is no recession of tone or colour value . It all needs darkening and the long highliight removed . Its as though you are trying too hard . Look at the whole image as you work and only add highlights towards the end . Not trying to be negative just honest .. Go to Google images and find a 'Louis Anquetin 'self portrait with pipe ' . Just really clever work Jonny

[@edgarramosrodriguez2230]

Totalmente de acuerdo,..lo peor que no aceptan sus errores, se creen AUTO SUFICIENTES,..igual yo miro UN DESASTRE DE TRABAJO,..ese cabello es una desgracia,...esa piel...muy cadavérica...terrible tuto

[@edgarramosrodriguez2230]

parece que le a puesto DEMASIADO TALCO AL LADO DERECHO DEL ROSTRO,...así no es los tonos de brillo y de luz.

[@anniedarkhorse6791]

Can you provide a link to some of your own pastel work? Seeing you're an expert, you must have some examples.

[@anniedarkhorse6791]

Lovely work. Very inspiring. I learned a lot. All of your work is beautiful and your videos are very helpful.