I tried other mediums and pastels become my favorite as y mentioned fingers gets a little messy with color but I feel closer to what I paint and I have better control . Saw Matisse exhibition yesterday and felt in love with his style 🎨☺️
@monetcafe7 жыл бұрын
WOW!!! What a blessing to see a Matisse exhibition!
@marieballantyne84656 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all of your time and expertise in sharing these tips. Really appreciated. Marie B from Australia
@simaabedini8437 жыл бұрын
I am a self though artist , learned everything through you tube , and you are one of the best ,I appreciate you for all these informations.
@monetcafe7 жыл бұрын
Oh that is awesome Sima! I love hearing about others who have had the same experience I have had. I love to encourage others that learning and creating art is very achievable when you put your mind and heart to it. :)
@garymingy86715 жыл бұрын
Go-to a college ,take a course , drink with the guys doing it , Yammer , swill an adventure!
@josephineherrera85084 жыл бұрын
Gary Mindy, I am a 74 year old retiree. A geology by training who’s had a lot of Art college work as well. I started taking a drawing course at my local university in January, until half way through the semester, the Covid19 pandemic took hold. The time I spent with the students and the teacher was priceless. I am sorry that the university had to go to online classes. Not the same experience I was having. So I am canceling out of it.
@normawingo51165 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for posting your videos. I identified with you saying kids life money getting in the way of your art. I’m 63 and my artist wants out. Jim sticking around to learn with an honest and heartfelt thank you ☺️
@monetcafe5 жыл бұрын
Norma Wingo I often think it’s best to paint just for the sheer fun of it. Keep it up!
@robertsloan89237 жыл бұрын
Just to add a tip, you CAN'T USE WATER ON SENNELIER LA CARTE! It is the one coated or sanded surface I know of that water will absolutely destroy. Don't even sneeze on it. Don't breathe too close if your mouth is moist, because even the tiniest droplets dissolve the binder that holds the coating on. Bare patches can be fixed with a tiny dab of Art Spectrum Multi Media (Colourfix) Primer, but that's a stop gap. It is the one flaw in an otherwise wonderful surface, because La Carte also has a particularly grabby clingy soft surface that takes lots of layers and gives its own sweet results. As long as you keep it dry. I'd recommend it more for dry climates too.
@dr.maryllishughes12145 жыл бұрын
You are the best of the You Tube pastel artists Susan! Also so willing & generous to share your expertise & talent with others. You really understand the vibrancy of color, & all the various techniques, composition & forms to bring paintings to life! Thank you & God Bless you!
@BabsHaake7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Susan. I'm already working in Pastels and I learned a lot of new ideas from watching your tutorials. You are a sweetie to listen too also. God bless.
@JeanettsFarm5 жыл бұрын
This helped this 68 yr old experienced pastelist since I just started back in to them after a long absence. I have old Grumbacher pastels I bought just a few at a time plus NuPastels, a set of medium stick pastels and a newer set of Rembrants. I am learning color. Been working since last fall and now am ready to try some new things. For practice I bought a pack of construction paper. Surprisingly it holds quite a bit of pastel for cheep paper. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.
@monetcafe5 жыл бұрын
JeanettsFarm wonderful! So glad you are back to creating with pastels 👍🏻👍🏻. That is interesting about construction paper. I’m actually not surprised that it can hold a few layers. I love to use cheaper supplies to practice on. Will have to try. Blessings and Happy Painting!!
@juststartingover27353 жыл бұрын
Your explanation of the difference between hard and soft pastels is the best description I’ve heard. Thank you! Love your channel!
@pambutler54377 жыл бұрын
Thank you Susan for another great tutorial. I wish I knew some of this before I spent money finding my way. Oh well, it's a process I suppose. You are a great teacher. I think when you are self taught you know what the important questions are because you had them yourself. God bless.
@hanabi1466 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your advice. I bought a small selection of soft Rembrandt pastel sticks in 1967 and they still work marvelously 😊
@aminathlauza76306 жыл бұрын
Love this video. It's extremely helpful. I'm also someone who doesn't have the money or time to take classes so I really appreciate what you are doing to give back. Thank you
@ellenturner42144 жыл бұрын
So greatful for all your hard work and tuition,so interesting and educational thank you
@monetcafe4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Ellen! I love sharing what I learn with others :)
@beth_21254 жыл бұрын
Susan I have just begun to explore pastels and have stumbled across your channel. The information here has been very helpful and full of great information. Thank you for being so gracious to share your knowledge with the rest of us.
@monetcafe4 жыл бұрын
Beth _21 you are so welcome. I’ve been passionate over the years about sharing because I had a hard time finding information myself. I love being able to provide an online resource for people like you to learn. Happy painting!
@lindakennedy77006 жыл бұрын
When I decided to try pastels, I bought a cheap set. It worked fine but they are gritty. I settled on Rembrandt and Unison. I also use Derwent pastel pencils. Love this video.
@kathandterry27 жыл бұрын
Susan thank you I have had such a wonderful day watching you! You have been so helpful it's hints tips and advice for me on my impressionist pastel landscape adventure xx
@monetcafe7 жыл бұрын
Kathy Greene .... oh that blesses me so much! Thank you Kathy!
@pnwgirl52685 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Great help to know what supplies I might buy before I spend gobs of money which is so easy when you get into the art store!!!
@kimrob707 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the really helpful session, I love how you walk us through all the options and tell us why things do not work and do work. I have subscribed from the UK. best wishes. Kim
@SynchroDiaries7 жыл бұрын
What a helpful video! I've been confused over what pastels to try, but you've helped me find a starting point.
@julianafranco18555 жыл бұрын
I’m learning how to use pastels for an art competition and this really helped. Thank you!!!
@Kikkit.B5 жыл бұрын
I am a first time viewer and am so impressed with you and your video. Actually I am so GRATEFUL for you and your instructional video. I bought some soft pastels from the local Hobby Lobby and with the help of a very informative employee I also got some paper with teeth :)...I have watched a few videos before I came across yours and so far there was nothing like the way you made me feel like I can do this. I do have one comment that I hope you take to heart. You don't have to be Bob Ross...but I think you SHOULD cut loose and have fun...Don't hold back...you are very enjoyable to watch, listen and learn from. I am very excited to pursue this new adventure. Thank you so much for giving me the courage to be creative. I am looking forward to watching everyone of your videos. God Bless
@yashny5 жыл бұрын
I'm just getting started with soft pastels so thank you for your video. It is very helpful to me!
@jaynewilson63925 жыл бұрын
I just found you yesterday and I love this video. I did a small landscape this morning and was disappointed with how much paper showed through my pastel. Now I know I need to change my paper!
@monetcafe5 жыл бұрын
I experienced the same thing when I first tried pastels. I think that's one of the main motivations for providing these videos to others. It can make such a difference when you have the right materials. ;) Check out our FB group if you like. There are so many artists learning together and it's a lot of fun. "Monet Cafe' Art Group"
@cath.lamontagne53572 жыл бұрын
Try underpainting-it works great!
@stephengreico28105 жыл бұрын
You are such a nice person and awesome artist Thank you for sharing Susan!
@atenalavie60655 жыл бұрын
Wow,, really love you!! I’m never been at the pastels and watercolor classes, but I’m truly in to them and now working as an artist in my country!! Online classes such as your videos are really helpful! Thanks,
@ciaragabs90567 жыл бұрын
I literally just bought that exact box of Rembrandts. I really like them. ❤️
@catherine030219816 жыл бұрын
What a fabulous and instructive video. Wow
@EstherChapman1187 жыл бұрын
Wonderfl teaching of pastels. I have watch many others and you are superior.
@charliegruchy5307 жыл бұрын
I am getting my entire art traing fron u-tube. mostly from you.. thank you.
@monetcafe7 жыл бұрын
Wonderful Charlie! You should join our FB group "Monet Cafe' Art Group". There are so many artists (of every level) sharing about pastel painting and learning from each other :) It's a private group so you have to ask to join, but if you just answer the questions and mention that you heard about the group from me (and my youtube channel) you will get accepted. Happy Painting!
@ArtandKitchen_2 жыл бұрын
I used sandpapers from hardware store in my previous and I love it. I tried now the regular pastel paper and I love the hardware one more.
@monetcafe2 жыл бұрын
How interesting. ;) I also have success with the hardware store sandpapers.
@roxannejarvis22634 жыл бұрын
Susan, you are such a giving artist!!! I am just getting my feet wet with pastels and was unsure about so many things you covered in this video . . . Can't thank you enough for the great information, and I look so forward to watching another video or two this evening! Thank you again!
@leigh-annh25447 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that demo. It is very helpful. Congratulations on 1000 subscribers.
@mjpete275 жыл бұрын
thank you for your time and effort. It is nice to see this older video still available to the new comers to Pastels! I still need to do more sample purchases but you have helped me, Thank You.
@auroraoluyemi23432 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU. YOU HAVE SAVED ME TIME AND I KNOW WHAT I NEED NOW.
@sttarch51503 жыл бұрын
Finally, answers to my questions. Wish I hadn't invested so much in oil pastels.
@barefacedquestions2 жыл бұрын
Just asking: What do you dislike about oil pastel?
@zainylainy13 жыл бұрын
Very informative! Thank you. Been pouring over all your videos, and have been learning so much. Your work is so truly beautiful.
@Mamaosa635 жыл бұрын
I loved your tutorial very good explanation on surfaces of paper. Thank you
@TheTroutkitty7 жыл бұрын
Hi! I've been watching your videos and they've been very educational. I'm self-teaching as we speak. These are really great references.
@jimisi74245 жыл бұрын
excellent summary, and as a fellow self taught pastel artist, bless you for sharing
@shannonsmith69366 жыл бұрын
WOW WOW WOW!! subscribed! Amazing video. This is a fantastic and very comprehensive video. Thank you.
@mitchellscott18436 жыл бұрын
Great lesson/channel. So glad you emphasize that its ok to begin pastels on a budget and don't "poo poo" Rembrandts. Just beginning pastels myself(fr WC) so started with set of FC Pitt pastel pencils and a few open stock pastel sticks(schminke&unison)and plan on adding odd colours now and then.
@monetcafe6 жыл бұрын
That's how I started! I truly could not afford all of the suggested "better" pastels, but when I think about the early cave drawings I realized you just work with what you have! LOL. If you haven't joined our FB group you might like it. It's called "Monet Cafe' Art Group" and it's full of artists of every level all growing and learning together.... a great place to hang out, learn, and meet like-minded people. Keep painting my friend!
@mitchellscott18436 жыл бұрын
Thanks....ya I do think there is a bit of a fixation on the "better pastels" and there's nothing wrong with in time slowly acquiring them but it can scare newbies off if you put to much emphasis on the them.
@CupCakesCreations2 жыл бұрын
thank you! this was so helpful! I'm a newbie and appreciate you sharing your knowledge!
@jamesduncan578 Жыл бұрын
Thanks you for giving your time and expertise, very insightful information.
@adamjohns52784 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all the great tutorials! I love watching them when I have time and trying out your teachings. Oh, and the way you pronounce Sennelier is SEN-EL-EE-AY. I hope that helps :)
@monetcafe4 жыл бұрын
Adam Johns thanks so much Adam! I’m so glad you’re liking the tutorials. Fortunately, I’ve had lots of kind people like you to help me pronounce things. I think I’m finally getting it right in my newer videos. Ha ha.
@annmarie35207 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. Going to a Jerry's Artarama yearly show and I'm thinking of buying a starter set! This was very informative. Ann Marie
@gerriekaychurch6583 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Susan for your knowledge and sharing of it! It was so very helpful. I’m anxious to get started. Learning to draw is a deficit for me but it won’t stop me🤗
@monetcafe3 жыл бұрын
You can do it Gerrie!!
@dhldhy4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your info.! This is very nice educational video and I feel like I am in an online pastel course.
@82tatjana6 жыл бұрын
Great Video thanks! Pls try schmincke pastel, they are super super soft like buter. You will love them too
@lesleyhughes94615 жыл бұрын
Great video. Being an enthusiastic but new soft pastel painter - it explained a lot, particularly ‘filling up the tooth’ which I tend to do too often! I too am a ‘colour freak’
@belindaroca45777 жыл бұрын
I absolutely loved this video! i can't wait until you make the one on organizing them...
@monetcafe7 жыл бұрын
Belinda Roca awesome!!! I hope to make a video soon on pastel organization 😄👍🏻
@pegprice90005 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video! Thank you! I just started and love using pastel pencils but after seeing this I’ll be buying some chalk.
@pattiblacknight3824 жыл бұрын
I'm making studies for my acrylic paintings using these pastels and It is really helping me to loosen up my style.
@garymingy86715 жыл бұрын
Yes , experiment! Make your own , grind some pigments , mix media! Make the art alive! White glue and water , take what's given ,and make it work.
@loreleibell62875 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. It's confusing what to buy. But I'm looking around and I have a Hobby Lobby nearby. I don't buy on-line, but HB has been a really good place for all my art needs. (:
@elainemcbride65177 жыл бұрын
Very informative and helpful. Thanks so much!
@joycemeyer6507 жыл бұрын
I have been enjoying your videos so much. I am very new and love your methods. I am working my way through all of your videos one by one. I do find that the loud music distracts me. Could you maybe tone the volume down so We can hear and understand you better? Or is there a way for me to turn the background music off?
@lydiawebber18465 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! I love that you are a very self taught person. I'm trying to do the same with art, mostly watercolor and soft pastels. It's a lot of work but totally worth it!
@sarojkumaridrawingclasses40195 жыл бұрын
Awesome my friend I like it thank 👌👍
@amalbensaleh7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the very informative lesson
@simpletonsunshine4 жыл бұрын
Music is a bit distracting, besides the music, you are very informative and good!
@monetcafe4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ylva, and yes, I have had that constructive comment before. Now I don't add music over my voice. It has really helped. Thanks!
@juliabinford65002 жыл бұрын
Great video!! I’m trying out the u art , pastel mat and fabriano tizano papers. I searched for videos explaining why people use a paper like fabriano titizano , other than the variety of colors I’ll bet I end up liking the two that you used better. Your video featured more of the papers I’ve been considering, so thank you!
@stampincraze99607 жыл бұрын
Great info, thank you. I have ordered the Pan Pastels. They are supposed to be soft, high pigmented, and artist quality. I hope my paintings are half as good as yours.
@rachelw52514 жыл бұрын
Found this video when searching for how to use pastels. Just started an advanced Drawing course for my degree and we are required to use them for figure drawings. I felt lost since my medium is typically acrylic paint. This video is so helpful, love how you explained the different brands at different price points, and about how they work on various papers. Subscribed, and will be watching more of your videos :)
@monetcafe4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful!! You might also like to join our Facebook Group called, "Monet Cafe' Art Group". There are SO MANY helpful pastel artists (of every level) very willing to answer questions and provide help. You have to ask to join, but just say that you heard about the group from me on the Monet Cafe' KZbin channel. Happy Painting!
@monetcafe4 жыл бұрын
Oh... and for drawing, or figure drawing you might like harder pastels such as NuPastels or Rembrandt. ;)
@rachelw52514 жыл бұрын
@@monetcafe Great, thanks for the info!!! :)
@terrilynnstalvey14165 жыл бұрын
Big help. Thank you. Questions are answered before asked 😀👏👍😁
@triptiagarwal46643 жыл бұрын
You are really talented and generous!!
@monetcafe3 жыл бұрын
Awww..... thanks!!
@CubsClubforkids5 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial, thanks to sharing!
@dianneadams37267 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Susan for such great info. I have been searching for basic "need to know" info before beginning with pastels. I subscribed today with hopes of learning so much more. Thanks again!
@stephengoldblatt10404 жыл бұрын
Very informative and professionally voiced.
@louisehones7 жыл бұрын
Great instruction. Thanks!
@josephineherrera85084 жыл бұрын
Another great soft pastel is that from Dakota Blue Earth. I just bought my first set and can hardly wait till they arrive.
@carolferguson54677 жыл бұрын
Nice video! if you don't mind I'd like to add from my own experience. Uart paper is fabulous but you can't really do to wet of an underpainting unless it's mounted on gator board. Also Terry Ludwig offers boxes of just darks and specific landscapes and portrait
@monetcafe7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your experience with pastels and surfaces! I typically tape my UArt paper to my easel when I do any sort of underpainting with water or alcohol. That's a good point to mention... THANKS! :) Oh, and I REALLY want to get that "Landscape" set of Terry Ludwigs!
@carolferguson54677 жыл бұрын
Me too! Oh I also wanted to mention pastels can be mixed. You should watch the video Gail Sibley did. KZbin "Creating Gorgeous Grays In Soft Pastels." I'm going to do this exercise so I have a better understanding of how my colors mix. I've also found that harder pastels are great to use when mixing or blending colors such as skys. Only because so many well known pastel is recommend that you never touch them with your fingers because you loose the vibrancy of the color
@monetcafe7 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! I'll have to check out that video! Thanks! I do mix my pastels while painting, but not in the typical manner as in oil or acrylic painting. I also love that technique of using harder pastels for blending. They seem to keep the vibrancy of color better than smearing with your fingers. Great suggestions and tips Carol! :) I love how we all learn from each other .
@carolferguson54677 жыл бұрын
Me too, just love how we all come together and share our personal experiences! Thanks so much for making these videos. For those of us who can't afford the expensive classes this is our on option to learn. I appreciate every bit of it!
@milenadanyo36372 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing! ❤️
@TerrieJohnson7317 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thank you for having a channel! I am new to pastels and I bought some inexpensive VERY soft half sticks, 64, and they have a non-toxic version for children. They label these for artists and I would say they are low artist grade. But since I will be working with cheaper, self treated watercolor paper, I am putting more money into the NU Pastels, 96 and Stabilo 48 Pencil sets. I tend to be heavy handed and filled the tooth of my paper in 3 layers last night. I want a few more if I can get them for corrections, underpaintings and sso forth. I think I need a firmer pastel so I dont fill in the tooth too soon. Does that make sense to you? Thanks for your reply. I am getting the cheap Canson paper, it's what Amazon sells, and I wont find it so expensive I cant try it and use it. I always buy the correct paper for a new medium, so I can see how to adjust my papers with gesso or other grounds to work.
@monetcafe7 жыл бұрын
TerrieJ DimestoreDivaTV .... so glad you are trying pastels! They are a wonderful medium. You are correct that using the harder pastels in the beginning stages is best. They don't fill up the tooth as much. However the softer pastels apply more easily at the end. If you are using low-grade soft pastels they won't apply as beautifully and effectively as the better artist grade brands. You should join our group on Facebook. It's a closed group for Monet café subscribers where we share our art and learn from each other! You will have to ask to join, but I will gladly except you in our group.
@ss2003utube Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! This was a wonderful help to learn about papers and pastels. I would like to know, when you show your pastels, or sell them, do you frame them under glass, or what exactly do you do? If someone aspires to participate in art league shows one day, how would you show your pastel pieces?
@monetcafe Жыл бұрын
Hi Sheri, I always recommend framing under glass for permanent storage, but 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
@beckywebster902 жыл бұрын
Though you are right...NeoII are Not truly pastel. I also love my Unison and Terry Ludwig. Sennelier very close to those two, but a little soft for my liking
@sandirodman67563 жыл бұрын
Love it! Excellent!
@helanker4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this excellent lesson. SO glad i bought U-art paper after your advise earlier. Thank you :D
@meetkaur10006 жыл бұрын
you r doing great dear ! thank u !
@daynamellberg6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic;! Thank you for making this💕
@m.e.cornelis97223 жыл бұрын
I love mi teinte touch!
@BTeamSwingMan5 жыл бұрын
Don’t stress the pronunciations. You’re an amazing teacher.
@jmeetze87 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this was so helpful!
@monikaramgopal73076 жыл бұрын
This video was so therapeutic 😍 thank you
@monetcafe6 жыл бұрын
Monika Ramgopal Wonderful! I like to try to create a sense of peace in my videos.
@wieswarnders65017 жыл бұрын
I use pastels a many jears, but with this video ids eureka! thank you
@brooklynwhitmire81365 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for giving back!
@wilma56182 жыл бұрын
Great, just great. Thank you so much 🤗🌹
@bee1zebop6 жыл бұрын
this video was really helpful. my uncle just gave me a set of rembrandt pastels and i dont really know anything about then or soft pastels in general but this video helped me a bit, also your opinion on van gogh pastel paper?
@patriciadawn40673 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this was a very useful video but the music was very distracting and loud, I had a hard time focusing on what you were saying. I guess I often find music distracting in various videos I watch. I am just giving this as feedback but I am happy that you are doing these videos and appreciate the information.
@monetcafe3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Patricia, this is an older video of mine and I have appreciated feedback like yours. My newer videos don’t have music during the lesson, but only some intro music. I appreciate your feedback.
@jamesholder137 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this very helpful video!
@DavidSmith-kf3ey7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Susan....so helpful! Marylin
@mikel45104 жыл бұрын
Edgar Degas used brown paper bags. And Sennelier soft pastels.
@monetcafe4 жыл бұрын
Wow.... I gotta try that ;)
@mikel45104 жыл бұрын
@@monetcafe The bags are made from brown craft paper - a bit heavier weight than the rolled stuff, so you might give that a try. It doesn't take a lot of layering - 3 is about all it will take from an amateur like me. You might consider posting a video demonstrating it and sharing your thoughts on it.
@monetcafe4 жыл бұрын
Mike L thanks Mike! Definitely gonna try this. Maybe even apply some product for more texture and layering 👍🏻👍🏻☺️
@lmundishop80473 жыл бұрын
I am working on a large 36 x 24 canvas with acrylic painting of the Brooklyn Bridge for my daughter and want the painting to pop using pastels. The question I have is shouldI use either chalk or oil pastels to get the biggest pop.
@lizaw76415 жыл бұрын
Neocolors are so artist quality!😍
@Izzy-mz7ww3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Liza, yes Neocolors II are definitely artist grade quality & made with real pigments. They have a high degree of lightfastness and you definitely get what you pay 💰 for. I just wish they were less expensive, but at least I know I can rely on them. Lately, I have been experimenting with them as the initial underbase & I love how pigmented they are & how much coverage I can get.
@Linda-qq5mg5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for a very informative video. I have subscribed! This is excellent!
@brianparnell22567 жыл бұрын
Being very new to pastels and coming from a watercolour background your vids are extremely useful to someone like me. Thanks. On the subject of paper, can you get Tim Fisher paper in the US. An equivalent of the uartt but a bit cheaper?
@monetcafe7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment Brian, and I'm so glad my videos are helping ! :) I was excited to hear about the Tim Fisher paper you mentioned. I found this link of a company that looks like they will be selling it in the US. I didn't see a "buy" button though. I'm going to do more research and definitely check out this paper. Thanks so much my art friend! :) Here is the link: www.proartpanels.com/about-fisher-400/
@mikel45104 жыл бұрын
Brown craft paper or even brown paper bags are wonderful supports for soft pastels. An artist can put down 6, 7, even 8 layers of soft/dry pastels.
@monetcafe4 жыл бұрын
Mike L Wow, I’ve never tried that! Now I’ve got to do it.
@nadakhalilchannel39557 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed watching this video, thank you
@tammysunderman47344 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for your help
@monetcafe4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@ss2003utube Жыл бұрын
Very helpful video! Thanks
@monetcafe Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! My pleasure, Sheri.
@megindog64847 жыл бұрын
I have been making my own Pastel Cartridge paper using PVA wood glue and Pumice powder. Taping down the Cartridge paper all around then rolling on PVA wood Glue mixed with Pumice. Must be care not to make it too wet. Leave it for 48 hours to dry tapped down and all the creases which appeared vanishes. 150 grammes of PVA 50 grammes Pumice coloured with acrylic paint.
@monetcafe7 жыл бұрын
Oh that is so interesting! I have some pumice powder. I'm going to have to try this. I'm not sure what you mean by "cartridge paper".... could you explain? Thanks!
@megindog64847 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. Hence I would be quite happy to send you a few sheets. My email address megindog@gmail.com (This is not my normal email address) Send me a postal address. and I will pop some prepared sheets in the post. Plain sheets and prepared sheets. With a recipe. First time I tried I thought the paper was ruined so I through it out. The second time I let it dry for 48 hours and all the crease vanished. Cartridge paper to me is ordinary drawing paper. Applied the PVA, Pumice and Acrylic mixture with a roller. The paper which was taped down to a 12mm plywood board buckled left it dry Still taped down at room temperature for 48 hours and it went back flat. I acquired 50 sheets of A1 size cartridge paper for not very much. I prepare a complete sheet at a time let it go touch dry then tape another sheet to the other side of the 12mm plywood board and coat that with the PVA mix then stand it on edge. Allowing both sheets to dry. naturally. I use a small 4-inch roller to apply the PVA mix as you can buy in a hardware shop. But it is important not to get the paper too wet. Even a failure there is a good drawing area available without creases. which can be cut out.
@monetcafe7 жыл бұрын
Wow.... that sounds so interesting! I will have to email you and perhaps you can send me some pics and also some of your work. Thank you so very much for the details! Here's to experimenting and coming up with new things!
@LuckHasIt4 жыл бұрын
This was pretty helpful. I bought hard pastels and didn't even know it. I was having terrible luck with them. I have a request!! I'd love to see a small video about the dust. I find that the pastel dust gets in the way and when I have the paper propped up like your videos the dust falls and kind of messed up my work. Help!! 😬