Exploring Pan Pastels: 4 Stunning Abstract Paintings with Pastel Pencils Marks

[@SusansColorfulExpressions]

I love the colors!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I love these colors too! Thank you! 🤗

[@HawraStarseed]

I never thought of using pan pastels like that😍Thank u🌸🌷

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I love using them for abstracts! 🤗

[@jcfromupstate1693]

I love pan pastels. Took me a year to finally get the whole collection. I also use them as backgrounds to my Sennelier oil pastels, etc. Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I love that you're using them as backgrounds! So creative! 🤗

[@faebella5413]

Love the video. Thank you so much for the tip on using a soft pastel stick like a pan pastel. I a looking forward to taking the course.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I hope you enjoy the class. 🤗

[@pamelaalden8597]

Thank you for doing this on KZbin! I hope to see more. I was one who took the course but did not have any panpastels, I will send you what I did with regular soft pastels, but I ended up ordering a few colors of these. I can't wait until they get here and i can try them. Is there a group for people who are addicted to purchasing art supplies? LOL, I may need some help! ASPA Art Supply Purchasers Anonymous!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Haha! I'd be the leader of that group for being addicted to purchasing art supplies! 😂

[@LynnLBE]

Thank you for this video❣️. I’ve bought a few pans but have not ever used them. Now I have a good reason to try them, I think I have the courage now. BC of one of my top fave artists❣️. You, of course Denise👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I’m so glad you found the courage! It’s a fun medium. Thank you! 🤗

[@JillWillems]

Denise, I just have to tell you, again, how much I love the last few seconds of your videos. It is amazing how much richer all the subtle details, color nuances and textures are! Eye candy! Sometimes I have to watch the final seconds several times because they bring me joy!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I'm so glad you enjoy the photos at the end!! Thank you! 🤗

[@kendravanwesemael6863]

I had a while an obsession with pastels & I learned that you can even use them like watercolor. You dip a brush in alcohol & you can dip in your pan. Love your works 🎉

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thats a fun trick! i'll have to give it a go! Thank you! 🤗

[@catherineminor5323]

Awesome!! Thanks for sharing!😍😍😍

[@2lilowlsstudio]

You are so welcome! 🤗

[@Lainers2000]

The color intensity is amazing and the palette is beautiful. I thought they would make great backgrounds for cards until you said no fixative. I’m happy just watching you use them and create wonderful pieces of art. Thank you, Denise. A big ol’ hug to you!🤗

[@2lilowlsstudio]

You could scan them in and print them out to do cards... but definitely not good for cards as the original! I enjoy getting out my pastels every once in a while and having a play with them. I love the unique look of the pastels! Thank you! 🤗

[@jill9910]

Feb sketchbook is all about pan pastels and pastel pencils. great timing

[@2lilowlsstudio]

That was good timing!! 🤗

[@PlayfullyPainting]

Pan Pastels are fun in mixed media too because if you spray a little workable fixative. I like Krylon workable fixative it will say soft pastels on can {hold can back from your work and spray not close up on it, not a varnish sealer that will ruin your work. I cried to over that mistake on a portrait I had spent a lot of time working on. I was crushed but the workable fixative works great on stand alone pieces to, read your can it will say soft pastels on Krylon can, they make several kinds) you can add anything on top too if your into mixed media like watercolors, acrylic etc... but pastels are so beautiful on there own for sure. Thankyou for video you have inspired me to get out my pan pastels and carbathellos again. I've been on a playful watercolor binge lately it would be a fun change.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

That's awesome! I hope you have as much fun with them as I do! 🤗

[@Vanitasmortedigital]

Wasn't sure about oan pastels,they are not cheap,but changed my mind was they can be used with water,snd tgen I could see their potential for me,do I created a starter pslette of colours through buying them individually.But love I can use my other doft pastels over the top.(Matt)P s love using these on black or darker papers,it makes them more vibrant

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Oh yeah, definitely love them on darker papers too!! 🤗🤗🤗

[@christinehenry4491]

This medium will be placed on my wish list due to cost. I really appreciate the introduction to them however. 😊

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! 🤗

[@sandrift]

I started this class about a week ago. I’m using mostly standard soft pastels and my Carbothellos, but it’s been good to have something to do with my Sketchbox pan pastels! I appreciate how you keep finding new things to do. ❤

[@2lilowlsstudio]

That's awesome! So glad you are enjoying the class! 🤗

[@UFOS4]

I learned something new! Didn't know pastels came in pans. Love the blending effect of your pieces. They are gorgeous!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

They're so much fun to use! I love that you enjoyed the blending. 🤗🤗🤗

[@dleigh4534]

As you were holding each cut, finished piece, mounting one on linen or even burlap in the art journal would look nice.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Oh yeah - that would be good!! I’ll have to see where I might fit those in! 🤗

[@MargueriteAtHome]

What fun and how beautiful! 😊

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 🤗

[@amherst88]

I'm not a pan pastel person but I enjoyed the Skillshare class (I thoroughtly enjoy watching *whatever* you create) -- enjoyed this as well (& you might think about scanning that large piece you did for Skillshare and printing it out for wrapping paper :) 💚💙💜

[@2lilowlsstudio]

So glad you enjoyed it! I need to scan a few of these. I like how they turned out! Wrapping Paper would be cool. Thank you! 🤗🤗🤗

[@alineroberts]

These are absolutely GORGEOUS! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🤗

[@sharonrobinson2936]

Hi Denise, I wondered whether we could do this same technique with oil pastels? Love all your classes ❤️❤️❤️ also can you spray seal these if the background was white?

[@2lilowlsstudio]

No, oil pastels don’t work like these. I have an oil pastel class on skillshare if you are on there, doing some little landscapes.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I don’t recommend you spray seal these at all. So do a test piece if you want to try.

[@texturenshimmer8339]

Beautiful x1000❤

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! I love how they turned out. 🤗

[@GrandJan46]

LOVE LOVE LOVE going on to Skillshare to watch again. Wasn't sure of the colors but at the end it totally scored! ❤🎨

[@2lilowlsstudio]

So glad you loved the end result! 🤗

[@AL-lz1hb]

Love the end result and the process. It looks like soft material, can't think what it's called but it feels almost like suede? Velvety? Very satisfying. For actually doing this, I'd need to be in a messy frame of mind but totally organised to deal with the dust flying etc. My pastels sit pristine waiting for such an impossible day.🤭

[@2lilowlsstudio]

It does come out lovely and velvety! 🤗

[@marthajacobo3519]

I did like the under painting color, but not a fan of pastels of any kind, but the idea & color scheme, I LIKE!! Thank you Denise ❤

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Pastels are not for everyone for sure! So glad you enjoyed this though! Thank you! 🤗

[@trishs.4326]

Heat guns are great for easily removing the tape without it tearing the paper 🙂

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Yes they are! I’ve been using one for years. 🤗

[@HiThereHeyThere]

Note on the paint stick 16:35 ... examine it b4 getting it. My husband got me one not long ago and it had janky spots where it catches you or clothing, and smaller spots that gives slivers!! So examine it well b4 picking one.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Great tip! 🤗

[@BlueLotusLife]

That deep, moody purple really sings! Great palette!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Glad you like it! Thank you! 🤗

[@jillpontiere1814]

You answered my question….no s-ray fixative….thanks. Love these they are scrumptious ❤

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Yes! Do not fix!! You'll ruin them. 🤗

[@bonnerdebbie]

These are beautiful! Unfortunately pastels and I are not a good match, I can't stand how they feel or sound. Thanks Denise.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Fun how we all have our favorites and dislikes! Thank you! 🤗

[@crunchypickles99]

Oooh I love these!!!! So pretty! Those two sheets with all the little art pieces are awesome!!!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you so much! I love how they turned out too! 🤗🤗🤗

[@Catefn]

Thanks for the play! Beautiful.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🤗

[@MsMoniqueWilson]

Wow! So cool and beautiful!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you very much! 🤗

[@RozWilloughby]

love the colours

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🤗

[@pastelsgirl]

Hi Denise! Oh, never mind, I had a question but you already answered it. I only have regular soft pastels, but I have the sponges and tools from the Pan Pastels, the papers, etc. Can I still take the class ? Thanks!

[@2lilowlsstudio]

You could - and use them like I do in the video where you put some of a surface like a cutting board and pick them up from that board. 🤗

[@pastelsgirl]

@ thank you! I’m looking forward to seeing you in class 🥰

[@bethmiller4266]

What is your favorite paper for pan pastels?

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I like the UArt and the Spectrum Art ones!

[@trishs.4326]

Ok I like them . Denise How much would a palette of pan Pastels like yours will cost us please Australian 🇦🇺 costing wise ❓

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I’m not sure on current pricing. I’ve had mine for several years now. Pan pastels are only made by one company - so you can check your local art store for those. 🤗

[@lindakuck5981]

Gorgeous! I have a question about the paper cutter. I have the exact same one as you, and I can't figure out how to change the blade. Any tips? Thank you Denise 😊❤

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🤗. I just pull that blade into the middle and it pops out if you slightly flex that plastic grove. Then pop another one in at the middle there.

[@alesha9000]

Is it better to use pan pastels on white pape in order to use a fixative?

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I don’t recommend you fix any. Do a test piece if you want to try it out! ☺️

[@deborahbeatty]

Always wondered how pan pastels work. Love the two grid pages. What was the paper you chose again? Have rewatched this but you turned it over too fast fo me to catch.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

It was the spectrum art pastel paper. Pan pastels are fun, and rather lovely to work with! ☺️

[@nadiadragonfly11]

Cool Denise🥰 Wondering what Pan Pastels You're using? Thanks🙏🏽

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I tell you in the video - and there is only 1 brand. ☺️

[@amyklinke1553]

I absolutely love the intensity of pastels and the blends they produce. So beautiful! However, I really dislike the feel of pastels, and the messiness. I have scraped some pastels into watercolor to get a speckled effect, which was pretty, but needs to be affixed, or protected, or else it can just be scraped off.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I love the intensity of the colors too! But they are definitely a bit messy! Thank you! 🤗

[@glynismccartneyintricatesc5281]

❤️☃️🇨🇦❄️

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Thank you! 🤗

[@sandrift]

Was your problem with the Sennelier soft pastel fixative? I know they make fixative for oil and soft pastels.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

I've tried a few. Give it a go if you'd like - do a test piece and see how you like it!

[@jillpontiere1814]

I have some gray watercolor paper and I wonder if this would work?

[@2lilowlsstudio]

Not so good on watercolor paper. You really need the grit of the pastel paper. ☺️

[@ladyflimflam]

Absolutely not going to be mark making over pan pastel with pastel pencils or soft pastels. I bought pan pastels because I can’t stand the sound and texture of pastels. I use mine in my watercolor landscapes, mainly in sky and water passages.

[@2lilowlsstudio]

It’s funny how we all have our favorite mediums and techniques! 🤗

[@suziewagner9342]

Yeah I’ve heard that before. I love the texture and sound. 🙌

[@telenaeldridge3737]

That’s my problem exactly! I can’t stand the scritchy feel of pastels. I use the pan pastels in my coloring books for the backgrounds.