KOH-I-NOOR SOFT PASTELS

How to work with Koh-I-Noor soft pastels on Clairefontaine pastelmat paper, and how to get the most from limited art supplies. Techniques suitable for beginners. A tutorial time-lapse video, with voiceover. The subject is a Monarch Butterfly at rest on Aster flowers.
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🎨 Supplies used in this video:
Lighting - 3' daylight tube from www.diy.com
Koh-I-Noor soft pastels - set of 24 supplied by www.Loxleyarts...
Clairefontaine Pastelmat paper in white
Clairefontaine Crystal Paper (glassine paper)
Acid Free Masking Tape
Frisket Masking Film
Caran d'Ache Textured Palette
Brush:
Art Master Pearl Series 11 No 2
📹 Supplies used to film this video:
iPhone 7
Manfrotto 196B-2 Single Articulated Arm -www.wexphotovi...
WexPro Super Clamp - www.wexphotovi...
iPhone 7
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[@artjitters]

Truly beautiful! I never knew pastels could be used wet-this opens up so many possibilities!😁 Thank you for this video😊

[@kerrynewell-wildlifeartist]

Hi there, thank you for watching my video and for taking the time to leave such an encouraging comment - truly appreciated. I'm glad you found it insightful. Stay safe and stay creative xXx

[@helenbramson3730]

What a great video! That’s the first time I’ve heard someone mention how the wrappers peel away in segments, which is so convenient. I have a set of 48 K.I.Noor extra soft pastels and they are superb - buttery soft but not crumbly. I’m thinking of getting some regular softs for backgrounds and under work to preserve my precious extra softs and your beautiful demonstration has persuaded me. I’d also like to say how much I enjoyed your commentary, very interesting and useful information and tips. Many thanks Kerry x

[@kerrynewell-wildlifeartist]

Hi there Helen, thank you for watching my video and for taking the time to leave such an encouraging comment - truly appreciated. I'm glad you are enjoying the Koh-I-Noor pastel range 👍🏼 Stay safe and stay creative xXx

[@deangaryjames]

Lovely demo Kerry

[@kerrynewell-wildlifeartist]

Awe thank you Dean ☺️ Your encouraging word are truly appreciated xXx

[@ja5467]

Loved your demonstration of the Kohl-I-Noor soft pastels. I will definitely consider this brand as I didn’t realize you could blend them with water. Loved your video. ❤

[@kerrynewell-wildlifeartist]

Awe thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful comment - truly appreciated. All of the soft pastels I have worked with can be used with water and shavings from pastel pencils can be mixed with water to create a paint too xXx

[@Smitharcher]

Beautiful ❤

[@kerrynewell-wildlifeartist]

Awe thank you Elizabeth, your comment is truly appreciated xXx

[@garyrimmer981]

Fantastic kerry, beautifully finished piece. 👏🦋

[@kerrynewell-wildlifeartist]

Hi there Gary I hope you're keeping well. Thank you for your ongoing support and encouraging comments - all of which are truly appreciated xXx

[@christineschafer1484]

Thanks a lot for your tutorials, I like all of them. I use the kooh I Noor for velour paper, too. They work great with this paper. Also the colored pencils are great from this brand.

[@kerrynewell-wildlifeartist]

Hi there Christine I hope you're keeping well and creative 😀 Thank you for your encouraging comment - truly appreciated. Glad to hear you're enjoying this brand of pastel (and coloured pencils) They really are great value for money xXx

[@joannesimister1544]

Thank you for your inspiring and really enjoyable tutorial…. It’s lovely to see a flower subject among so many other you tube tutorials that cater for wildlife subjects. I have just ordered the Koh I nor pastel pencils and am very tempted to get the soft pastels you demonstrated here to compliment them. I’ve subscribed to your channel and look forward to seeing more, especially with flowers ! 🌸 From Joanne, in Essex U.K. 🥰

[@kerrynewell-wildlifeartist]

Hi there Joanne thank you for watching my video, subscribing to my channel and for taking the time to leave such an encouraging comment - truly appreciated. I haven't tried the Koh I Nor pastel pencils so would be interested to know how they perform for you. Stay safe and stay creative xXx

[@Horsewoman-pt2ku]

Beautiful. I have these in 48. Couldn't find the 72 in US. Also have Rembrandt and like those as well and both budget friendly. Tfs

[@kerrynewell-wildlifeartist]

Awe thank you for taking the time to leave a comment - truly appreciated.

[@dianneshaddock]

Thank you I’ve just purchased this set - was looking for a how to on utube - so glad I found your channel - i love oils with acrylic underpainting - I belong to an art group and one if the girls was using pastels so I had to try 😂

[@kerrynewell-wildlifeartist]

Awe thank you for watching my video, and for taking the time to leave a comment - truly appreciated. Hope you have fun with your new supplies xXx

[@joyellis3354]

Beautiful tutorial Kerry you are so inspiring and lovely ideas. Have you used Ko I Noor pastel pencils Love your work thankyou

[@kerrynewell-wildlifeartist]

Hey there Joy I hope you’re keeping well. Thank you for your lovely comment - truly appreciated. No I haven’t used their pastel pencils, would be interesting to see how they perform and these soft pastels really took me by surprise 😊 Stay safe & stay creative xXx

[@michaelmcewan432]

Excellent work again 😁

[@kerrynewell-wildlifeartist]

Hi there Michael I hope you're keeping well. Thank you for your ongoing support and encouraging comments - truly appreciated ☺️ Stay safe and stay creative xXx

[@stephenwood9246]

I'm glad that you like them. I bought myself the 72 set recently. I enjoy your content very much. You are so helpful and easy to understand, and your work is amazing! Thanks Kerry!

[@kerrynewell-wildlifeartist]

Oh wow Stephen thank you so very much for your encouraging comment - truly appreciated ☺️ I hope you're enjoying your 72 pastel purchase! What are you working on at the moment? Stay safe and stay creative xXx

[@stephenwood9246]

@@kerrynewell-wildlifeartist I'm working on a puppy, I've been busy lately with my birds, but I will be finishing it soon, its almost done but I don't want to rush it. I want to invest in some pastelmat paper soon. I've got some mi teintes and I'm going to save it for coloured pencils I think. I'm looking forward to your next video, and I'm sure I will watch all your others again. 😉

[@stephenwood9246]

I've also got the extra soft 48 set and 48 pastel pencils. So I think they are great for a beginner.

[@brigittelynnebakke]

Beautiful painting👍

[@kerrynewell-wildlifeartist]

Hi there Brigitte, thank you for watching my video and for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment - truly appreciated xXx

[@shamsart]

Very beautiful

[@kerrynewell-wildlifeartist]

Awe thank you ☺️ Your kind comment is truly appreciated xXx

[@nudgehole_2807]

Very amazing drawing!! I enjoyed your video.🥰🥰

[@kerrynewell-wildlifeartist]

Hi there thank you for watching my video and for taking the time to leave such an encouraging comment - truly appreciated xXx

[@adriennesaracen6525]

Absolutely brilliant review. I had no idea I could paint with the dilute form of the pastel. How many dilute layers would you typically use on Pastelmat? Have you ever found that you damage Pastelmat when it’s wet? I once ruined a sheet trying to underpaint with watercolour and I’m wondering if it was because I overwet or didn’t allow it to fully dry. So pleased to have found your channel. Sorry to ask so many questions 😊

[@kerrynewell-wildlifeartist]

Awe thank you Adrienne, your comment is truly appreciated. When using watered down layers of pastel pigment I really haven’t come to a moment where I couldn’t add more. I guess I’ve probably been able to add 7 - 10 layers before going on top with dry pigment once the underlying layers are dry. If I know in advance that I’ll be wanting to use a lot of watercolour (or ink) for base coats etc then I work on pastelmat board instead of pastelmat paper. Having said that I’ve never ruined a piece of pastelmat paper even when applying a lot of wet layers. Just use light layers and let each layer dry before adding the next. If you want to speed up the drying process then dry your painting with a hairdryer on a light to medium setting, and don’t hold to close to your paper’s surface. No apologies needed for your questions - that’s what friends are for. Stay safe & stay creative xXx

[@adriennesaracen6525]

@@kerrynewell-wildlifeartist Thank you do much for your detailed response. Thrilled to have found your channel and have signed up for your website newsletter. Can’t wait to start my next pastel 🙂

[@korrinabastion87]

I have a couple of these that were given to me from an art room that was closing. Ive never used them and they are probably fifteen to twenty years old. Ive never used soft pastels at all so thank you for your tutorial! its very helpful and informative.

[@kerrynewell-wildlifeartist]

Hi there Korrina thank you for watching my video and for taking the time to leave such encouraging feedback - truly appreciated. If you've never used pastels before then the set of these that you already have are a great starting point. They're right in the middle (not as soft as say Unison, but not as hard as brands such as Conte). Have a play around with some different surfaces ie textured water colour paper, sanded paper, velour and pastelmat, and then choose your preference thereafter. If you need any help please feel free to ask. Stay safe and stay creative xXx

[@korrinabastion87]

@@kerrynewell-wildlifeartist thank you Kerry. I have done very little since i had no idea how to start. I found the hard pastel to chalky and didn't like how they felt to touch. Most of the soft pastels i was given, i donated to a school and only kept a handful. some were the Koh-I-Noor and a black Holbein one. I went out and got some Sennelier. they were expensive and I have no idea how to use them. They are still just sitting in there box looking pretty. They are skin tones mainly. Would you be interested in doing a tutorial on those?

[@kerrynewell-wildlifeartist]

@@korrinabastion87 I do have some Sennelier, not many as for me they’re a little too soft. However I’ll put it on my ‘to do’ list to film a little tutorial piece xXx

[@cacu3989]

Would you consider these a medium softness, like Rembrandt?

[@kerrynewell-wildlifeartist]

Hi there thank you for your question - yes they are indeed a medium softness giving an extremely smooth application. Very much like Rembrandt pastels.

[@begonaurrutikoetxea2582]

Thanks for sharing this beatiful project and explaining so well how to use these pastels. I'm thinking of buying them but I'm wondering which ones, the soft pastels you are using here or the extra soft ones. Which ones would you recommend? Thanks!

[@kerrynewell-wildlifeartist]

Hi there, thank you for watching my video and for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment, truly appreciated. Regarding your question - if you’re new to pastels I’d recommend these ones as they can be used in so many different ways. Pastels that are softer than these have limited application techniques and fill the tooth of the paper faster, hence less layers can be applied (not ideal if you’re just getting started). I hope this information is useful for you. Stay safe & stay creative xXx