Jellyfish Pan Pastel Beginner Painting Tutorial

[@marlisetp]

Thank you for inducing me to use what I have. Yes, even the ancient eye shadows. Every time I watch one of your excellent videos, my work space doubles -- which only proves my tiny retirement apartment consists of two studios, kitchen, and bath. Keep up the professional, inspiring, and common sense videos. We thank you tremendously.

[@belindaw5849]

I don't have a need for pastels right now but I always love watching your tutorials. You are always a pleasure to watch. I love your spunkieness (word???), your personality. Thank you for sharing and for taking your time to educate us.

[@jamieprawdzik8120]

Lindsay, u seriously give me so much inspiration, ideas, and techniques and have been such a help for someone like me who is a self taught "artist" so to speak. i love your energy, your positivity, your huge knowledge of so many mediums. whenever i want to try a new medium, i always go to u first for techniques etc bc ur knowledge is so expanse and it doesn't matter what medium u are using, u end up creating such beautiful works of art. i also appreciate your "frugal" ideas, always suggesting to us followers what we can try to use instead, if we don't have a certain medium, and that u often will use maybe household items to recycle etc. i hope i made sense there lol. i just love your personality and i find that your tutorials are absolutely the best and most interesting to follow. thank u so much for all that u do.

[@lulubear1121]

I draw and sometimes paint, but watching your videos gives me courage to try other mediums. Love this video. Thank you for creating, posting, and sharing your gift/knowledge!

[@louisemullins9971]

I'm such a fan of jellyfish paintings/drawings etc. for some strange reason. Probably because I find them fascinating and bizarre but in paintings they can be quite an ethereal subject. Which brings me to say that this pastel piece you've made is just gorgeous! I'm going to get out my chalk pastels and give this one a go! Thanks for another wonderful tutorial!

[@roseryan1542]

Jellyfish are luminous and beautiful. This is an easy and fun project. The painting is colorful, but a bit muted; I like that. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@christierella]

I love your pastel videos...who am I kidding I love all your videos. I have a few pan pastels, I'm a bigger fan of the stick pastels. Thank you for the variety of videos. After purchasing art supplies, I don't have the funds to pay for tutorials. I really appreciate you. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@LindaMcClellan1016ofh]

Lindsay I would love to see more tutorials on pastels. I have some pan pastels and the sticks but I've never seen the pencils before. I have more than I need and like you said I need to start using them instead of being afraid of them. I even already have the pastel paper. Thank you for the jellyfish it gives me a little more courage that I might be able to do this one. So thank you, thank you!!

[@magistra137]

I was curious about pan pastels, so I'm really glad you did this tutorial. I think the jellyfish are cute and I'll be trying them with my stick pastels. I'm looking forward to more stick pastel tutorials, myself, since I probably won't splurge on pan pastels, but like I said, I'm glad you did this one. Thank you, Lindsay!

[@leedomingo8118]

im having a really rough week and watching your videos makes me feel so much better. i love your sense of humour and i like the fact that i feel really comfortable watching your videos and listening to you talk. ❤

[@beaudeleon2532]

I am so happy that you are using Pan Pastels! I bought some a long time ago but haven't ever been able to master them nor find beginners tutorials on KZbin. So this is so perfect for me right now so thank you very much.

[@hautemaman]

I love pan pastels! I haven't found a lot of instruction on how to use them on the Internet, so thank you for doing these tutorials.

[@brendacollinsdeeks7268]

This really got me thinking I want to try pan pastels. Maybe I can put them on my wish list for next Christmas! But I would happily watch more tutorials with the pan pastels this year, Lindsay.

[@kamimauldin764]

Thanks for this instruction! I’m embarrassed to say my husband bought me ALL of the supplies - even the pastels, metallics, etc - & I didn’t want to mess it all up! Thanks for reaching out to folks like me who aren’t artists, but would soooo love learn! I also have several sets of pastel pencils: Derwent, Faber Castell PITT, CarbOthello, etc. Haven’t used those, either. Now that I’ve discovered these kinds of videos exist, I think I will get brave and give them a go! Lol! Thanks for the easy way you walk us through complex techniques! You’ve inspired me to get all those things out & at least TRY! (Your jellyfish are gorgeous, by the way!). Thanks again! -K

[@joycolville3438]

I wish your husband was my husband lol

[@laurencedusaulx3502]

ABSOLUTELY, more tutorials with panpastel.. they are a great medium to play with despite the price.

[@varvarabarbara7471]

As far as Classes, Love yours...and free is always Frugal.....

[@plicketyplunk]

We love jellyfish and octopi! The "boring bits" as you say are actually what make your tutorials so appealing. I don't work in pastels but the subject matter has just sparked a desire to try my hand at creating a journal page using these lovely creatures as a focal piece. Thanks for the inspiration. :>)

[@Katy-ye1zr]

I began to do embossing of card edges and pieces used in card making- and because I did not have a lot of chalk colors at the time I grabbed my large palette of ELF shadows and loved just swiping to get color. Then I discovered Pan Pastels and so bought a small stack of them - spendy but wonderful. And, I can still dip into the shadows for the wide range of colors it affords. I use a variety of makeup sponges which I cut to create the size and shapes I need, but I"m just starting to use these more and need tutorials. Thanks for the tutorial Lindsay.

[@phyllisduffy6827]

So happy you''re going to have a class on Craftsy. Wishing you much success! :-)

[@janphat8901]

Oh yes please Lindsay more on pan pastel! Thanks for sharing this coz I bite my tongue and get a set of these beauties last year but I only used I think twice ❣👍🏼

[@418SurferGirl]

So glad you are on Craftsy too. Love your videos! I have panpastels and I'm so happy to see your tutorial on this. I work mostly with soft pastels, and I love the scratchy sound and getting my hands dirty LOL, but sometimes I wear gloves because of the pigments.

[@MLyonArt]

I saw this done a few months ago by someone, I'm not sure where. But the artist was using the pan pastels to color a coloring book page. I found myself browsing in Michael's today, drooling over all of the things I want but can't have at the moment. I thought of the pan pastels and just wanted to eyeball them for selection and price but couldn't find them. Anyway, my friend I was with wanted a link to see these in action. I was excited to see you had uploaded a video. And now I want these more than ever! Thanks for doing this and I hope to see more of these videos.

[@JeanneGS1]

Hi Lindsay! Your Craftsy class is great!! I started it this afternoon! (I almost forgot to look for a tutorial here!!!) I have learned more about watercolor, pastel, colored pencil, etc., from you over just the past year than from any other source, and what a difference you've made for me! I'm even doing an art piece for a friend's new house!! I'll take any class you give!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+JeanneGS1 your support means the world to me, thank you:)

[@sondrabrown442]

I just got the painting set of pan pastels for your class. I’m really excited to try them. I was so happy to find this video where you demonstrated them too. Thanks Lindsay!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I need to use them more on youtube as well, I have them in my office ready to play with;) I have a couple videos with them on my channel.

[@ashes.6835]

yesss, i'd love more panpastel tutorials! there really isn't much out there right now

[@katladragen7435]

I love love love the opportunity to try New techniques!!! I try to learn at least one New thing each month. -Then I believe life will be more interesting and I will be the best Version of me that I can. Thank you. I actually have a set of round stick pastels (chalk pastels) from Talens Rembrandt and a cheaper Version of Pentel oil pastels. They have been lying around for many years, and I have just recently gotten inspiration to try New ways to make art. Have been very disabled BC of anxiety and panick attacks several times each day. Now it is like a light in the tunnel, and for the first time in a long time the light is not a Train in full speed towards me… Thank you again, it lifts my days!! love Your videos! Hug from superfan in Norway :)

[@swanysmom]

I love my pan pastels! Please do more tutorials using them. You’re Jellyfish turned out gorgeous!! Thank you!

[@rickiquilt]

So very pretty..I love working with pastels!

[@katrinanoel6056]

I love all of your tutorials and I could not wait until your crafty class!!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Katrina thanks!

[@ladeiroses7526]

I love the pan pastels and would love to see more of what can be done with them. Love the jelly fish.

[@jimker155]

Just purchased a mixed media set with a 40% off coupon. Can't wait to try this picture as the set includes colors that I can make work for these jellies. Love it! Would love to see more PanPastel vids, too!

[@JCcreates927]

Thanks Lindsay! I love my pan pastels and would like to see more videos, always interesting to see different techniques by different artists.

[@rufus1931]

But Lindsay, we LIKE the "boring bits"!!! So happy that your class has been released. It was obvious when you came back from filming it that you'd had a blast and really enjoyed yourself! Liked the tutorial, but I'm sticking to my watercolors for now. Although I've got some pastels and oil pastels stuff away someplace. One of these days I'll dig 'em out. Still fun to watch you create.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+rufus1931 thanks so much:)

[@gaila.c.602]

Lindsay.. I just saw this video of yours... I know it's two years since you asked.. but YES I'd like to see some more pan pastel tutorials! I just recently discovered them (haven't bought any yet though). I'm REALLY interested in them! Thanks!

[@danisayz]

I am now a member of your Craftsy Class. :) IM SO EXCITED!!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Danielle Justiniano yay! thank for enrolling!

I have Pan Pastels, but I don't use them very often. Mostly because they are not easy to get to and don't fit in my current art space. Seeing you play with them though makes me want to go dig them out! Thanks for sharing! Beautiful pastel painting!

[@aliciaj8989]

I got some and I just love them so smooth to color

[@diannedupuis2960]

I just got my pan pastels today and followed your tutorial and came out so cute! Thank you!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

That's so awesome!

[@MissValerie54]

I have the entire set of pan pastels. Would love to see more tutorials on the use of them. I like them but would love to learn more about how to use them and blend them. Thanks for your videos. You are a blessing.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+MissValerie54 will do:)

[@echubb03]

I came back to redo this tutorial because the 64 set of Mungyo pastels I ordered from Amazon arrived (good reviews and cheap!), this was really fun to do. The 24 Prismacolor Nupastels I picked up previously with a 60% coupon didn't have enough color variety, they are nice tho. But I'm so lusting after those Pan Pastels! I have to try to restrain myself for as long as possible tho or wait for a good sale. I did want to mention I found the Stabilo CarbOthello 36 pastel pencils on Blitsy during a 50% off day, so under $40 and I love the pretty color palette they chose incase anyone was looking. Glad to see your a Blitsy affiliate, hard to stay away from that site!

[@AmandaZooKeeper]

The thicker trails are oral arms and the thinner ones are tentacles. Lovely painting!!! 😊

[@natashat2702]

i had fun following along.. i actually only own the pearlescent set , so i ended using my jane daventport palette pastels i think it worked out pretty good !!! im happy with the final outcome . i also put you on slow mo it was fun to hear u sluring ur words lol... thanks Lindsay

[@echubb03]

I was excited for this video but I couldn't even wait to finish watching , I had to go purchase your Craftsy class, it was so nice to get it at a discount!! Thank you! can't wait to get off work & go play now!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Emily Chubb aww, you are so sweet, thank you:)

[@c8Lorraine1]

I bought the pure set of 20, then another set of 10 for wildlife portraits. I then some tools and sponges. I invested in some pastelmat sheets. I’m spending this Christmas alone so I decided , with gear in place , I’ll be working on my projects all the way through to end of January and beyond. Best Christmas present to myself , yet.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Have fun!

[@theresavelazquez1315]

Thank you for the pastel classes. I am really learning a lot from them. 😊

[@1892Genesis]

Loving all the camera angles in this video

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+1892Genesis thanks, the memory ard in my "hand cam" filled up 5 minutes in but the show must go on LOL!

[@violetbryne8700]

Please do more pan pastel tutorials!!! I am in love with them!!!!!!

[@GrannysWanderingSpirit]

I really enjoyed watching this. Thank you Lindsay. I have a few pans to try, and love them. Your jellyfish turned out so soft and lovely. You've inspired me, as usual!

[@BeverlyBaxley]

I don't have these but love your tutorial. I like your advice on what to buy first. Thanks.

[@9122mint]

Love the pastel tutorials! I've been trying to find videos on how to use these and finally have, thank you!!

[@lorisamson5678]

I am so lusting for some PanPastels and I'd LOVE to see more with them. Please! I've been using the hard chalks to try out to see if I'd even like the PanPastels but I know that I'd love them. The chalks are too hard to spread very well and you can't get vivid colors.

[@thesupergirl20186]

Yes, I have the whole set of pan pastels and it is hard to find tutorials on using them. I would love you to do more.

[@lisjoh]

Thank you for this turorial! I've always loved working with pastels but never realised there were pan pastels that could be used with a sponge. I've also seen pastel sticks used as pans with a paintbrush. I'm inspired to experiment now! TFS. :)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Lisa Lawler that is what ILOVE to hear! Happy pastel painting!

[@tanalehan7892]

Hi Lindsay, Just wanted to say I really like this platform of going back and forth between the piece you are working on and you explaining what your doing. I feel sometimes when I watch tutorials I get so focused on what your doing and how I might want to tweak it to fit my style or the materials I have that I miss some of what your saying. So when u switch back and forth like this it helps me to stay focused in the moment on what your saying as well as what your doing. Just my two cents worth, hahaha I have done this tutorial a couple times I'll try to remember to tag u in it on IG. Tana

[@MelissaBoom]

beautiful love the colors you chose to use

[@Lucerna982]

omg! I loved your jellyfish, you made me want to get my own set, I just expand my watercolor collection 😊, thanks for sharing your love for art and ur knowledge

[@cynthiarichter8608]

oh, what a great tutorial! I bought a set of pastels, one of the soft and one of the oil. So far I really like them and would love some pan pastels. Maybe for Christmas. Love your work.

[@mackenziemill]

Love your tutorials and just signed up for classes, WHOOP! WHOOP! I really like my Pan Pastels they are expensive but last for ever. I like to even add them to my planner I use at work for a bit of colour during my day, keeps me happy, thanks for sharing Sandy

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Sandy Mackenzie Thanks Sandy, see you in class!

[@MadiJunkie]

Wow so beautiful! Can you please make a watercolor underwater tutorial next? They always look so magical *.*

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+FlyingDream I did one Friday, a blue betta fish in watercolor

[@julieseymour6452]

You're amazing. Very talented across varied arts and crafts. Your tips and diy's are also fantastic. We can't get all of the products in Australia that you can get....,especially at affordable prices but you've taught me how to look outside the box and try alternatives.

[@DebadooCreates]

That is so pretty!! I love jellies!! I recently got 2 sets of pan pastels from HSN. Not the best place, but I needed to be able to pay them out. I love them soooo much!! They are just a dream to work with. I still need to fill in some colors when I can, but since I can blend colors with them I may be able to do that to get some of what I need. If anyone is on the fence, try them!! You won't regret it. And if got some reason you do, I'll buy them a little at a time. Hahaha

[@boovaher]

Have them, love them. So easy to blend.

[@rebeccabullock1960]

Thanks Lindsay, really want to learn to use pan pastels

[@Linda-qq5mg]

Thank you for an interesting video. I am very new to pastels, and have a lot to learn, but learning is fun thanks to you!

[@mooseballet]

Beautiful pastel painting Lindsay! Purchased your Craftsy class and it's awesome!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Helen McCoy thanks Helen! Can't wait to see your work, I hope you will post it in the classroom!

[@coldmountainpix]

These are too much fun!!!! I see another obsession coming on!!! LOL this is never going to all fit in our RV! LOL Well, i dont need that many clothes or shoes............................lol

[@kimborcoman2019]

I am not an artist but I do a lot of rubber stamping and some mixed media. I just saw pan pastels used in stamping at a show last weekend and just knew you probably had a video or two :) I think I'll follow your advice of trying a few out and holding out for coupons, etc. They are just so beautiful. Keep the videos coming!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Kim Borcoman thanks! Was it the lady from Impression Obsession? She always does lovely demos and is so sweet:)

[@kimborcoman2019]

Yes, I think it was! We have an annual show here in Akron called Adventures in Stamping. Always great demos

[@darlettecisnerosbecerril9778]

I love it. I was waiting for a pan pastel tutorial for long , long time thanks

[@thildahanna7112]

Very informative, as always. Thanks for presenting this medium along with all of your tips.

[@paulynevandersloot5677]

Signed up for your class and excited to get started!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Paulyne VanderSloot woohoo, thank you!

[@anitaholmes6824]

Great tutorial ! I don't have the pans but will try this with the pastels I have. I really love the colors you used. TFS

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Anita Holmes please do! You can use regular ones too, it Is all a matter of preference and using what you have!!

[@anitaholmes6824]

Thanks so much...I love your channel.

[@james-dt4ei]

Pastel pencils are so much better for detail. There amazing. Pan pastels are amazing also four backrounds covering big spaces.

[@muralistl]

Lindsay.... thank you , thank you for the pan pastel tutorial. Please, will you do some more on pan pastels? Loved it!!!

[@ianjackson5834]

I have some of those pallet knifes but the shop I got them from closed down before I cud get some pans for it as they are expensive, so I use past that I scrape with a blade to make fine powder, that works great. nice video see you soon

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Ian Jackson good tip! Thanks for sharing:)

[@PegRobinson]

Hi Lindsey, I do have Pan Pastels and love them. Space for use and storage is my problem. I need to grab them more. I did sign up for the class on Craftsy. They do great classes. Thanks for the discount.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Peg Robinson Thanks! I moved to the 20 trays and I think I am going to get another empty try so I can pull the colors I want and won't have to have all the pans out

[@lizrobertson0607]

Great tutorial. I have pan pastels and would love more tutorials on how to use them.

[@sandyparker7874]

Love the jellyfish and I went to Craftsy and saw the photo of you. Your photograph is really lovely! So beautiful. I can't wait to take the classes. Sandy Parker

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Sandy Parker thanks Sandy!

[@happyimpressions8902]

I love my PanPastels. I use them to color in my lino prints, so the sponges get beat up a little faster going over the rough ink lines.

[@elizabethmacchi509]

I don't plan on getting pastels but I really enjoyed the video and would like more!

[@bthithuha]

Thank you for the very great pastel tutorial, and also you look beautiful in the black top you wear today. love from Australia

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+buivi ha thank you:)

[@delo1951]

I love the painting and would love more tutorials with Pan Pastels. I also splurged and bought the entire set over a couple years. I would also like to know what paper you are working on.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+delo1951 just a slightly textured drawing paper

[@peggywilliams8229]

just bought several would love more demo's

[@emilyrundel7877]

GOSH YOU ARE GORGEOUS

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Emily Rundel aww, aren't you the sweetest thing, thanks, you made my day:)

[@macgurrl]

I want some! I like the low dust element of them.

[@peggywilliams8229]

Would LOVE LOVE LOVE more demo's

[@briannamarie7850]

I avoided chalk pastels and charcoal all throughout high school because I absolutely hated the feel of chalk on my hands. And then took a drawing class in college that consisted entirely of charcoal and chalk pastels. I had to wash my hands non stop. Absolutely don't like the feel. The noise never bothered me too much. But I never knew there were chalk pastels in pencil form. Thank you Lindsey! Totally wanna give it a try again

[@BarbaraMerryGeng]

Hi Lindsay, I have a set of panpastels in the jewel tones, I'm experimenting with using them in my mixmedia art journals. For the time being, I'm exploring the opacity of the colors as I am working in a recycle book with black print ..So far, so good ! I'm wondering if I can glue on top of it ? Let's see ! 🤗😆💕

[@MichelleLynnFineArt]

I just ordered my first set of panpastels. Do more videos, please!

[@JessRodriguez1111]

This is so pretty!!! Any chance you can do a similar tutorial in watercolor? I don't have pan pastels but I'd really like to try this out. Thanks for the tutorials Lindsay!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Jessica Elena I might, this would be pretty in watercolor

[@cut3874]

Lindsy you r looking like my teacher 😍😍

[@carolnelson5233]

Please do more Pan Pastel videos!

[@hastidesai9006]

Amazing picture, Loved it

[@theresaanderson4010]

Yes please, love watching. Beginners for me = )

[@sierranekole3226]

I don't have them. But I would love to see more of these videos with pan pastels

[@jacquelinedraws2842]

I hate getting dirty so I love PanPastels!!

[@annemateart1663]

Can these work with watercolors? Lets say use these as backgrounds or effects?

[@theOmega989]

I have a starter set of basic colors. I like them but don't use them enough. I would love to see more tutorials on Pan Pastels.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Angela “Craftangel” Stone sure thing!

[@acornwillows7995]

Thank you! I did my jellies in oil pastel!

[@Jendollla]

I did something very similar in intense pencils. I don't have pastels but I may try another watercolor with jelly fish .

[@MammaA1978]

nice, looks fun to work it all to gether