Have You Tried Using Acrylic Paint with Soft Pastel? - Painting Tutorial

[@monetcafe]

Hello Artistic Friends! I REALLY love combining Acrylic Paint and Soft Pastels with my technique! Hope you learn lots and please like, give me a comment and subscribe!!! Happy Painting!!

[@velvetbees]

I found your art supplies list. It was kind of hard to see the "show more" link for some reason. Thank you for sharing your supplies list! Your artwork is beautiful.

[@adrianatc4272]

How how do you seal your paint after?

[@cliffordtowelljr3331]

Hey Susan! What a wealth of knowledge you have to give. Thank you for all of your hard work and just being an all around great spirit. Id love to give you some tech tips for layout that may be of use to you . Total game changer for this lefty! Thanks again

[@mitzitipold2476]

Hi! I’m Mitzi and I’m a new painter as of a few months ago. I love that you’re sharing your faith and being proud to be a child of God! I love the information that you afforded with this video. Your work is a gift from God. I hope to be as good one day !! ❤

[@monetcafe]

Praise Jesus! Thanks @mitzitipold2476! I can't help but shout praises to my Savior!

[@dorothygladsjo3510]

I saw another artist use white gesso to mix with the acrylics! It made the acrylics matte and textured enough to allow for pastels to stick nicely either over or under or in layers:)

[@rosaliefunk1629]

Thanks for this lesson. I do acrylic painting and soft pastel, but I never combined the two. I’ll have to try this. Your work is beautiful and inspiring.

[@laurascott675]

Hi! I’m laura ! I’ve been watching a little over a month and am surprised at what I’ve remembered You teaching because I was never artistic at all! Also, I was so happy to hear you talk about your faith! Your gift from God truly shines in this painting! I absolutely love it! Thank you and God Bless ❤

[@monetcafe]

Praise Jesus! Thanks @laurascott675! I can't help but shout praises to my Savior!

[@marymartha2103]

Every time I watch one of your videos, I just HAVE to draw or paint something. Anything. Even if it’s no good, I don’t care. It’s therapeutic, and now I want to try this technique. I’m just learning pastels, and find your videos incredibly helpful, so thank you!!

[@beatrizdavis1998]

I will try this technique. Thank you 😊

[@cilasheibani6909]

Beautiful. What you use after u finish the painting to prevent smaging the pastel colors?

[@velvetbees]

Yes I have done this and it is beautiful. It enriches the artwork. A double dose of wonderful. - PS. I used mine on a gray oil pastel paper with a slight rosy tone. I mostly roughed in flowers and stems in white oil pastel and drew in a vase outline with some lines in it. The vase was on a table top with fallen petals around it. The vase had oil pastels that were blended really well. Then I used colored pastels to add color bits to flowers. And I used my finger tips (swiped) to put in thin petals of acrylic. No spray between mediums. I had no trouble drawing over the acrylic with oil pastels or visa versa. Petal thin spots had oil pastels. It was impressionistic. I still have the artwork 25 years later and it looks luminous. No fading. I used top quality supplies on par with your French pastels, and that makes a difference in how it ages too.

[@OlgasPalette]

Hi, Susan, do you use varnish on the top of your painting ? I think it is , please let me know which is better to keep the same value, thank you❤

[@ruthsnow3417]

Your so much fun to watch and listen to! I learn so much on outside the box thinking.

[@monetcafe]

Oh thank you! How sweet 🤗

[@hildapriore472]

😮just wowwwww.....😍😍😍😊and your testimony from your house too.....❤🎉🙏👍

[@monetcafe]

Thank you so much!

[@sarahk802]

I love watching you make beautiful art! Your videos help me relax at the end of a stressful day, just like art therapy :)

[@monetcafe]

Wow…. I love hearing that!!

[@marydarracott2635]

Can you do acrylics and soft pastels on canvas, and seal it with what? And does it stand up and work out right?

[@kerrythomson7788]

Yes! I'm interested in the answer to this too

[@crestars]

I loved your tutorial! Thank you very much. I am wondering if you seal it...what would you use?

[@judypostcardcafe4388]

Happy weekend friends!

[@janetgoldstein7597]

OMG!!!! I love this!!! I’m painting a mixed media where this combination would be an incredible addition.. thank you. I love to combine a mixture of mediums.

[@monetcafe]

You are so welcome! so glad you liked it.

[@TheLord_MyShepherd]

Thanks for sharing Susan. I am a gouache artist but watch your channel just because I love your company, humility, and your work of course! God bless you and your family 🙏🤗😇 Mary from Australia

[@sanetjonker5183]

I am so glad I discovered your channel ..always a blessing to meet another child of God ..makes it extra special ..winter greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@monetcafe]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻💜💜💜Hallelujah!!! I love meeting believers from so far away! It proves the spirit is alive and well!

[@gwenboswell7181]

Wow.I am so inspired.Don' think I'll sleep tonight.I just want to experiment with your ideas.THANK YOU❤❤❤

[@monetcafe]

👏👏👏👏🙌🏻💜💜

[@mjrewerts]

Thank you for sharing! It was nicely done and wonderful to find a sister Christian artist out there! I hadn’t thought of using pastels over acrylic but I have used pastels over a watercolor underpainting which works well and doesn’t require the gesso. I am working mostly in acrylics on canvas right now because I don’t have to frame, deal with glass and dust when taking my work to shows. I like the gray palette but the paper is thin and gets wrinkly, so I’m thinking of laying a sheet under a piece of glass to keep it flat. Great video! ❤

[@mendyhand3895]

I got that Paris Collection recently on Amazon. and have 60 set of Jack Richesons. Can’t wait to try out Peonies! Yay! Thx for the lesson. Feeling the need for a new apron! 🙏🏻🎨🖌👩🏻‍🎨

[@monetcafe]

Yay Wendy!!!! Have fun!!👏👏👏💜

[@rebekahv.2531]

Susan! I just loooove this one! This may be my new favorite of yours. Absolutely stunning.

[@monetcafe]

👏👏👏👏💜💜💜💜😊

[@janesmith8831]

How do you seal this? Will fixative adhere to the acrylic underneath?

[@meltemashley1808]

Thanks Susan, ❤️beautiful work, I love the painting. I’m going to try it myself , as a beginner it will be a challenge 🙏❤

[@grumpinez3472]

SEVEN is my favorite number. i love your painting.

[@darleneelizabethanna]

This so beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

[@monetcafe]

You are so welcome!

[@kathyquinones1984]

I love this technique! thank you for the inspiration ✨️

[@monetcafe]

You are so welcome!

[@yogibakshi2375]

Beautiful painting Susan. 👌

[@jackieojeda6101]

Another absolutely perfectly pink peonies painting!! One of those when you kiss your fingers, when something is really great!! I don't know what that's called but the painting is that fabulous!!!😍👍👍👋💝

[@monetcafe]

Awwww!!!! Jackie…. Thank you!!

[@karenlavigne1108]

I love how you articulate exactly what & why you are doing this or that way. Just found you on Utube 2 days ago & SUBSCRIBED! I will be subscribing also to your Patron classes thank you for making it so affordable. Best of wishes Karen in Cheboygan, Mi☕️

[@natashat2702]

i just love your channel thank you for all the content you provide us !!!! bless u

[@karenleah1477]

Beautiful 😍

[@monetcafe]

Thank you! 😊

[@Collageartist69]

How do you seal the painting?

[@janinafisher101]

Gosh, I just did soft pastels over an acrylic painting and I didn't put anything over the acrylic before I lay down the pastels, so I'm hoping it won't all come off. I am going to spray it with fixative, but I haven't been able to get any. I do have some but it's a pump spray bottle and isn't fine enough for a final coat. Keeping my fingers crossed. But now I know what to do! Thanks, Susan! Lovely painting! Who doesn't love peonies?

[@LynnePriceStudio]

Loved it, Susan!

[@monetcafe]

Thank you sweetheart!!

[@karenclarkcreations]

I really like this technique. I might just give it a try!

[@tj8114]

I so ❤️ your tutorials, especially your $ saving tips. I have one for you. A glass pane from your local diy store makes a great palette. For safety, I put duct tape on the entire back. The tape makes it safer if you drop it and it shatter, with the bonus of quick clean up. When you need a clean surface, just use a razor blade. Happy painting.

[@monetcafe]

Thank you so much, @tj8114! I'm so glad you liked it! and that's a great tip about the glass palette and duct tape!! Thanks!!

[@jillbattaglia]

Thanks Susan for another inspiring video! I’m definitely going to try this!😁

[@monetcafe]

Yay!! You can do it Jill!

[@kathybrigger9431]

Just a suggestion, store all your paints, markers and anything that will dry out in Lock n Lock. I have some paints and markers that are probably at least 15 years old or better. They started out in Tupperware and then I caught on to Lock n Lock and they seal way tighter. Amazon sells their version of Lock n Lock and they work great too. All my acrylics are good and so are all my fine tip markers. The lose ones that were in drawers were dried out and I had to pitch them. They were purchased at the same time as the markers in the Lock n Lock. Just a suggestion. I love my paints and I am cheap when it comes to replacing something I shouldn't have had to replace had I put them where they belonged. Just a suggestion. Especially now, paint is very expensive. Even the cheap stuff. Oh, and one other thing. If you buy acrylics in the bottle like DecoArt or FolkArt, etc stand them on their caps instead of up right. I have some paints that are more than 25 years old and they are still good. I hope this is helpful. Not trying to be a smarty pants.

[@monetcafe]

Wow!! Cool info! Thanks!

[@peggynicholson9374]

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[@peggynicholson9374]

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[@kathybrigger9431]

@@monetcafe You are welcome.

[@libbydearing2374]

Amazing! Enjoyed it very much.

[@emanuelaboiardi9520]

fantastic work. A pleasure to see

[@monetcafe]

Many thanks!

[@aishakeeney7397]

Stunning

[@leenaalice4775]

Oh bless my mumma here in Australia is a lefty and writes upside down too 💖

[@aideshellstrom9155]

Your art is beautiful. What type of varnish do you use to protect your paint?

[@monetcafe]

Hi @aideshellstrom9155, I never spray a fixative on a soft pastel painting since it always darkens the final image. To protect my final painting for shipping or storing, I place them in a clear plastic bag I get from www.clearbags.com/bags/flat/flap-tape/crystal-clear. I buy the bags a bit larger than standard sizes so I will have room for the painting and a piece of foamcore board cut to the size of the painting. Here is a video of my process:kzbin.info/www/bejne/aomnZYabr6useMk&t=209s

[@aideshellstrom9155]

Thank you very much for sharing your art and for your response!🥰

[@michellep237]

beautiful work. Could you please tell me how you seal it for framing? or did i miss it in the video? Thank you

[@monetcafe]

Hi @michellep237, I never spray a fixative on a soft pastel painting since it always darkens the final image. To protect my final painting for shipping or storing, I place them in a clear plastic bag I get from www.clearbags.com/bags/flat/flap-tape/crystal-clear. I buy the bags a bit larger than standard sizes so I will have room for the painting and a piece of foamcore board cut to the size of the painting. Here is a video of my process:kzbin.info/www/bejne/aomnZYabr6useMk&t=209s

[@bernie3802]

Love your art. I work with acrylic and I like oil the best. But I went out and bought me some a set of soft pastels and I’m going to give it a try, love the vivid colors at the end. You are great at explaining as well.

[@monetcafe]

Wonderful! That sounds great Bernie. I find that, like you said, soft pastels have such vibrancy! So happy you like my explanations and I really appreciate that feedback. Have fun!!!

[@deblockrol]

how would you seal this?

[@astridglodek3099]

Hi Susan. I use acrylics almost always. But I love the look of color intensity and softness of the soft pastels. I did buy the Senelier Paris Collection on your recommendation and they’re wonderful. Thank you. I’m a super novice using only soft pastels. Not good at all. But I think I will love using the pastels on top of my acrylics; (I also bought a small Liquitex clear gesso. I’m set to go!) I’d love to try peonies. You’ve inspired me. Thank you friend.👍🏼🎉🎉🎉

[@monetcafe]

I’m so excited for you, Astrid! I think you will love using the Paris collection soft pastels. Have fun, sweetheart!

[@terrierose5917]

Can pastel be layered over acrylic that is somewhat thick, or should acrylic just be an under wash? Thank you.

[@jodycomninos2982]

Do you add a fixing spray after you've finished with the pastel?

[@monetcafe]

Hi @lilymorales5922, I never spray a fixative on a soft pastel painting since it always darkens the final image. To protect my final painting for shipping or storing, I place them in a clear plastic bag I get from www.clearbags.com/bags/flat/flap-tape/crystal-clear. I buy the bags a bit larger than standard sizes so I will have room for the painting and a piece of foamcore board cut to the size of the painting. Here is a video of my process:kzbin.info/www/bejne/aomnZYabr6useMk&t=209s

[@annmariewilliams2511]

How do you fix the painting when it’s finished?

[@monetcafe]

Whenever I have a soft pastel painting (even if it's mixed media like this one), I never spray a fixative since it always darkens the final image. To protect my final painting for shipping or storing, I place them in a clear plastic bag I get from www.clearbags.com/bags/flat/flap-tape/crystal-clear. I buy the bags a bit larger than standard sizes so I will have room for the painting and a piece of foamcore board cut to the size of the painting. Here is a video of my process:kzbin.info/www/bejne/aomnZYabr6useMk&t=209s

[@annmariewilliams2511]

Thanks!

[@janigoe7381]

How do you fix the pastels or do you just frame the piece under glass?

[@monetcafe]

Hi @janigoe7381, I never spray a fixative on a soft pastel painting since it always darkens the final image. To protect my final painting for shipping or storing, I place them in a clear plastic bag I get from www.clearbags.com/bags/flat/flap-tape/crystal-clear. I buy the bags a bit larger than standard sizes so I will have room for the painting and a piece of foamcore board cut to the size of the painting. Here is a video of my process:kzbin.info/www/bejne/aomnZYabr6useMk&t=209s

[@loredanavacca8587]

Stupendo! grazie! 🤩👏💕🏵️

[@TreeLynnT]

Can I use watercolor paper?

[@monetcafe]

@TreeLynnT, Yes, you absolutely can! Here's a link where I did just that! Happy painting! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3Sqi6iPl86mi6s

[@silverflagon]

You were working on the bottom right corner and I yeld at you lol, to stop fiddling :D

[@silverflagon]

I love Sennelia pastels

[@jennw6809]

I love mixing colors too... although I do watercolor, not acrylic. Azo green is infinitely useful for fruit and flowers! Technically, it's a yellow pigment! (PY129). I love how this one came out! I just used my first homemade paper with the clear gesso and I loved it. I used Ohuhu watercolor paper which comes in a block and is such a great value.

[@monetcafe]

Thanks for that!! I will have to check out the Ohuhu watercolor paper!! Have fun and happy painting!

[@markgould7402]

I'm an acrylic painter and excited about working with pastels. Is there any way to fix soft pastels or do you put them behind glass?

[@monetcafe]

Hi!!! I never spray a fixative on a soft pastel painting since it always darkens the final image. To protect my final painting for shipping or storing, I place them in a clear plastic bag I get from www.clearbags.com/bags/flat/flap-tape/crystal-clear. I buy the bags a bit larger than standard sizes so I will have room for the painting and a piece of foamcore board cut to the size of the painting. Here is a video of my process:kzbin.info/www/bejne/aomnZYabr6useMk&t=209s

[@markgould7402]

@@monetcafe thanks so much for sharing the information!🙏

[@markgould7402]

thanks so much that really helps!@@monetcafe

[@kreativmitrohkost1475]

Hello Susan, very nice thank you. Dindn`t yo fixating the picture after painting, because the pastell colours become care then? Greatings from Germany 🙂

[@odettelavoie7909]

Thanks for sharing this technique :) One question I have is how do you seal the whole thing once the pastel is applied? Also, I guess that you need to apply the pastel on the top layer right?

[@monetcafe]

You are welcome Odette. Yes, I do add pastels on the final layers. Also I never spray fixative on my final pastel paintings because it darkens the piece. I store my pieces in protective clear bags for storage and shipping.... that is until they can be framed.

[@monetcafe]

Here is more info on my process: To protect my final painting for shipping or storing, I place them in a clear plastic bag I get from www.clearbags.com/bags/flat/flap-tape/crystal-clear. I buy the bags a bit larger than standard sizes so I will have room for the painting and a piece of foamcore board cut to the size of the painting. Here is a video of my process:kzbin.info/www/bejne/aomnZYabr6useMk&t=209s

[@eileensnyder7356]

Hello Susan, Do you find that the soft pastels don't want to stick to the acrylic paint? I have avoided this pairing do to this issue. Also, would it be better to use a student grade acrylic paint for this practice? And what would you use to seal and/or protect this type of painting before framing? Thank you.

[@gwenritch]

beautiful

[@codymyers2346]

After you use The Pastels over the clear gesso do you just varnish the painting?

[@monetcafe]

Hi Cody Myers, I never spray a fixative on a soft pastel painting since it always darkens the final image. To protect my final painting for shipping or storing, I place them in a clear plastic bag I get from www.clearbags.com/bags/flat/flap-tape/crystal-clear. I buy the bags a bit larger than standard sizes so I will have room for the painting and a piece of foamcore board cut to the size of the painting. Here is a video of my process:kzbin.info/www/bejne/aomnZYabr6useMk&t=209s

[@blueberryboy1455]

Can you switch the layering up and put acrylic paint on top of soft pastel??

[@monetcafe]

That’s a good question, but if you add acrylic on top of soft pastel it will liquefy the pastel. Could be fun to experiment though.

[@KarinWells]

How do you frame a pastel?

[@beverlyhayshouston2770]

I’m not answering for Susan but I was a picture framer for years. Ask for a reverse bevel on your mat. That way any loose pastel will fall behind and not pile up on the exposed bevel. Always use a frame that has glass and not acrylic for a covering. Framing grade acrylic builds up static and can pull off the pastels.

[@KarinWells]

@@beverlyhayshouston2770

[@janineheifetz8825]

What do you use to seal painting with?

[@monetcafe]

Hi Janine Heifetz, I never spray a fixative on a soft pastel painting since it always darkens the final image. To protect my final painting for shipping or storing, I place them in a clear plastic bag I get from www.clearbags.com/bags/flat/flap-tape/crystal-clear. I buy the bags a bit larger than standard sizes so I will have room for the painting and a piece of foamcore board cut to the size of the painting. Here is a video of my process:kzbin.info/www/bejne/aomnZYabr6useMk&t=209s

[@Calme1918]

Amazing

[@MSRLE63]

Hi Susan, this lesson was wonderful and has given me some ideas. Also, I tried to purchase the apron but was unable to use the link. It says the product is private. What is the proper way to make a purchase?

[@monetcafe]

Let me find you the link to purchase. I might’ve accidentally said the product as private. Thanks for letting me know sweetheart!

[@monetcafe]

Just fixed it.... here is a link to the apron :) www.zazzle.com/monet_cafe_artist_apron-154857753734322697

[@normafollet7156]

What is the difference between painting, or drawing something @actually copying something??? 😊

[@veroniquesenecal6755]

It is beautiful! I have two questions : first, could that technique works on a canva? And do we need to fix the final artwork? Thank you!

[@jihanechaaliart]

Same question

[@monetcafe]

Hi Véronique Senécal, I have actually been able to use this same technique on a canvas, but I find the texture is a bit challenging to deal with. Also, regarding fixative.....I never spray a fixative on a soft pastel painting since it always darkens the final image. To protect my final painting for shipping or storing, I place them in a clear plastic bag I get from www.clearbags.com/bags/flat/flap-tape/crystal-clear. I buy the bags a bit larger than standard sizes so I will have room for the painting and a piece of foamcore board cut to the size of the painting. Here is a video of my process:kzbin.info/www/bejne/aomnZYabr6useMk&t=209s

[@monetcafe]

Hi Jihane, I have actually been able to use this same technique on a canvas, but I find the texture is a bit challenging to deal with. Also, regarding fixative.....I never spray a fixative on a soft pastel painting since it always darkens the final image. To protect my final painting for shipping or storing, I place them in a clear plastic bag I get from www.clearbags.com/bags/flat/flap-tape/crystal-clear. I buy the bags a bit larger than standard sizes so I will have room for the painting and a piece of foamcore board cut to the size of the painting. Here is a video of my process:kzbin.info/www/bejne/aomnZYabr6useMk&t=209s

[@georgiako9912]

Beautiful! but what about fix it?? to cover the work? I mean without covering with frame and glass thank you.

[@monetcafe]

Hi @georgiako9912, I never spray a fixative on a soft pastel painting since it always darkens the final image. To protect my final painting for shipping or storing, I place them in a clear plastic bag I get from www.clearbags.com/bags/flat/flap-tape/crystal-clear. I buy the bags a bit larger than standard sizes so I will have room for the painting and a piece of foamcore board cut to the size of the painting. Here is a video of my process:kzbin.info/www/bejne/aomnZYabr6useMk&t=209s

[@graciousmom4127]

Super love it, it's so beautiful! 😍🥰 Btw, I wanted to ask what brand can u suggest for me use to start with a tight budget, ma'am. I love all your works. Flowers and landscapes are my faves! 😚🤗

[@monetcafe]

Hi sweetheart, glad you liked it. I always recommend buying quality pastels, but they can get expensive! I recently discovered a brand on Amazon that is really good for a great price. It’s called Paul Rubens. They have a 40 set and a new 36 set. I’m about to do a review on the 36 set and I’ll be sharing it soon. 36 Set / currently on a prime day deal: Paul Rubens Professional Soft Pastels, Handmade 36 Vibrant Colors Chalk Pastels Smooth and High Adhesion for Painting, Drawing, Ideal Art Supplies for Artists, Beginners a.co/d/iSYYUUQ 40 Set: Paul Rubens Professional Soft Pastels, Handmade 40 Vibrant Colors Chalk Pastels Smooth and High Adhesion for Painting, Drawing, Blending, Crafting, Ideal Art Supplies for Artists, Beginners a.co/d/ihQ5TpA

[@aishakeeney7397]

Thank you

[@dianaangelflower6202]

Beautiful!!! Do you think that we will get to do our pastel painting in heaven? What a glorious day that will be when we all see JESUS!!!!

[@monetcafe]

Hallelujah!!! And yes, I do think that we will be able to have our artistic passions in heaven! I believe there are colors we haven’t even seen yet!

[@lindajakub624]

AMEN

[@cathyphegley7848]

I certainly hope so! Maybe we’ll get to paint clouds and rainbows 🥳

[@radhikasartbeat.learningth9450]

❤

[@claireblizard652]

Great

[@judyheim6998]

Not being facetious but really want to know the reasoning. What would be the reason for painting with the two mediums together rather than just making a painting from one or the other.

[@librarian1701-D]

How do you varnish an acrylic, pastel painting?

[@monetcafe]

Because you add soft pastel on top, you do not varnish the final painting. Pastel paintings are best framed under glass.

[@alenaabakumova1525]

🔥🌟🌈♥♥♥

[@John-mz8rj]

Used oil pastels.

[@bruceh9843]

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[@KashiGirl911]

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[@ron947]

I subscribe you already

[@monetcafe]

Thank you!!!

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[@Jesusislove2812]

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[@monetcafe]

I love the book of Romans. Paul makes it very clear (through the Holy Spirit) of what separates us from God. I love all people, but that also means loving people enough to share the truth. :)

[@maureenross579]

Please use the word"inexpensive" . The word "cheap" is does sound unprofessional!

[@monetcafe]

You are correct. I’m actually a writer and if I was writing a serious article, I would definitely not use the word “cheap“. But I’m a southerner and I believe when we’re just talking amongst friends, we can take a little break from sounding so professional all the time. My channel is very chilled and I think that’s why many people like it.

[@KashiGirl911]

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[@mari-y]

Amazing 🤩

[@monetcafe]

Thanks 🤗