How to Apply Pastels

[@suegudmundson7103]

You are such a kind and generous teacher. Love the fan brush

[@DeboraStewart]

Thank you Sue!

[@devonbrennan6125]

A wonderful demo! This exactly what I needed to learn. Thank you so much!

[@DeboraStewart]

I'm glad it was helpful for you.

[@awildacruz2990]

Thanks! Love your videos and art work.

[@monetcafe]

Great video Debora. I really like your technique with the fan brush. I’ll have to try that.

[@DeboraStewart]

Thanks! Fan brushes are great!

[@danielalondongirl933]

Hi deborah-are you using chalk pastel or oil pastel mainly? Can we use either for a similar effect? I only have oil pastel watercolour and some acrylic

[@DeboraStewart]

soft pastels are very different from oil pastels. I really don't like oil pastels very much. Its a personal preference though.

[@ThumperKai]

I have had a box of pastel for years and have never managed to find out how to use them. Who knew that I would pick up so many tips in under 15 minutes. Off to order the spray and the fan brush. Thank you

[@DeboraStewart]

Thanks so much!

[@lisamunz123]

I just found your videos. I love your work. I’m a follower now!

[@DeboraStewart]

Thanks!

[@redgeminiarts3674]

AWESOME! This is just what I wanted to learn. I want to do some Abstract art. Thank you for sharing.

[@DeboraStewart]

Go for it!

[@annmariegraham2699]

What paper did you use? When you cleaned your brush what did you use to clean it? I will try this, thank you.

[@DeboraStewart]

The paper is Uart sanded paper and I used rubbing alcohol on my brush.

[@lorrainesmart9810]

Great video, Love the idea of the fan brush, thank you 🙏

[@DeboraStewart]

A fan brush is such a nice way to loosen things up.

[@charalson3023]

Do you only apply pastels to sanded paper or would other papers be acceptable? I am learning so much and had no idea that pastels could create such gorgeous abstract pieces - which is my passion!

[@DeboraStewart]

I also use pastel ground on paper. Liquitex clear gesso is what I use.

[@leilaskye9993]

Very interesting. Thank you for sharing.

[@DeboraStewart]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@susanwhite8591]

This great and so very helpful in learning about abstraction.

[@DeboraStewart]

Thanks Susan.

[@danielalondongirl933]

Wonderful! Do you ever use oil pastels instead of chalk pastel? Would love to see how you incorporate that in to a piece

[@DeboraStewart]

I don't use oil pastels at all. I do occassionally use oil sticks.

[@jancarlton6674]

Thanks Debora!

[@22222murray]

This is lovely Debora. Do you ever use watercolor paper with clear gesso as your base?

[@DeboraStewart]

You can use different types of paper. I suggest trying different papers to see what works best for you.

[@adamstrandt8940]

Is that paper a big factor in the blurring/melting colour effect? Thanks

[@DeboraStewart]

It is a sanded paper and you can get many different effects.

[@sherylfranklin8088]

Wow! First time I have seen such a light touch with pastels demonstrated. I love it and can’t wait to play with that idea in mine. Fat over lean🤗. Thank you!

[@DeboraStewart]

Thanks Sheryl. And thanks for watching!

[@glorialacoma9735]

Which IS this pastel? Oil? thanks. Beautiful so mucho.

[@DeboraStewart]

All of my pastels are soft pastel

[@johnscoppa6767]

Love this

[@amberjokinen2278]

Does this work with soft pastels as well? Thank you in advance!

[@DeboraStewart]

This is soft pastel.