Witness The Amazing Fusion Of Alcohol And Soft Pastel - A Game-changing Technique!

[@monetcafe]

Wow! I was thrilled with so many things about this technique. Especially how little pastel you need after you liquify the underpainting with alcohol. Hope you enjoy! Let me know what you think!

[@bmac5242]

Once I finish outdoor planting today; going to head into the studio to try this! Love the technique and your finished painting:)

[@monetcafe]

Yay!@@bmac5242 Hope you love it as much as I did!

[@Monardadidyma-g5q]

Nice to see the reference image as the painting unfolded. Thank you.

[@cpaints1]

Thoroughly enjoyed so much structured how-to in a relatively short video. Never felt rushed and you kept the idea of creative interpretations/license alive as your painting was not a slave to the reference--in fact is more "alive" than the photo with subtle energy & color additions which seem to add a real sense light possible in the actual (though manipulated) landscape.

[@MicheleDRArts]

🌬🎨I love it. Beautiful work 👍

[@cynthiacooke9785]

Thanks from a beginner 82 years young

[@monetcafe]

YAY!! Thank you! @cynthiacooke9785 Comments like this are part of why I do this. I love inspiring others, especially in their art journey! Thank you for your sweet comment! Bless you!!!!

[@janewineinger1569]

Thanks from a beginner 87 yrs. old!

[@jurel-enlatado1]

Can confirm, alcohol really helps with my creative process. Specially when served cold.

[@monetcafe]

Ha ha.... I get that. And just as a side note.... any clear alcohol will work with this painting process too. Vodka will do the trick!

[@jurel-enlatado1]

@@monetcafe Jokes aside, I loved what it did to your underpainting, didn't expect such a good result. Good work (as always)

[@monetcafe]

Blesss you! @@jurel-enlatado1

[@garthok6224]

excellent comment!!! LOL

[@monetcafe]

I know, right?!!!! @@garthok6224 😂🤣

[@mary-allisonobrien3136]

This is beautiful. I am a new watercolor artist. I haven’t tried any other medium, but after watching this tutorial I’m inspired to give pastels a try.

[@monetcafe]

Wonderful! You may fall in love with pastels like i did!

[@TheTimeshadows]

My first viewing of your channel. Your underpainting was lovely enough for me, but seeing your final was a real joy. Thanks.

[@monetcafe]

Thank you so much, @TheTimeshadows! Your comment blessed me.

[@sylvandryad6207]

Wow !!! I wish I had seen your videos back in the 80's & 90's when I used soft pastels a lot to do portraits etc !!! I am glad that I found you. I live in Canada, on the Atlantic coast on an Island. Prince Edward Island !!! I will be watching more of your videos for sure !!! I loved this outcome using the underpainting !!! Thank you for doing this channel !!!

[@tomwaite4594]

THE GARDEN ISLAND! You certainly have beauty at every turn

[@michellewelch6013]

Fabulous! Thank you so much for sharing this technique. Im glad you mentioned the dust, thats so tough for my alllergies and yet the colors and beauty of pastels is so wonderful! I cant wait to try the alcohol technique. And yes, prayer always helps. :). Blessings to you!

[@monetcafe]

Praise Jesus! Thanks @michellewelch6013! I can't help but shout praises to my Savior!

[@sheilaleach4723]

Beautiful Vibrant pastel painting thank you. What do you use to "set" the final pastel please?❤

[@artistickevful]

Well….it started off really well. The soft pastels went down like a dream. Some time after using the alcohol things went wrong. I staggered across my studio, tripped on the easel and landed on my soft pastels. I think I’ll use water next time. On a serious note; love love love this technique! Absolutely amazed by my results. Thank you so much Susan. You have a new fan.

[@monetcafe]

Oh sweetheart, so sorry for your challenges. I can definitely relate to days like that. I’m glad you like the technique though!

[@jeanking6662]

I'm going to save this video. I love the technique and there's a great amount of useful information.

[@VegetarianLamb]

So beautiful! Thank you sister for sharing your gift with us!!!❤

[@monetcafe]

🙂 🙂 🙂 ❤, @VegetarianLamb thank you for watching and supporting me! I can't say thanks enough!

[@tthappyrock368]

Beautiful! Love this technique!

[@monetcafe]

Thank you so much, @tthappyrock368! I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks so much for watching!

[@andreasmith3705]

I absolutely love your work. I enjoy your humour & generosity & your beautiful choice of words - you also paint with your words - when you describe things & express your views & opinions. I love the way that you engage people & are mindful of your audience. Thank you. May you go from strength to strength. ❤

[@monetcafe]

Thank you so much, @andreasmith3705! Your comment blessed me.

[@rosalindstone7388]

I have never worked with pastels before but was gifted a whole bunch by someone who gave up! Your beautiful painting has inspired me to try your technique. Thank you

[@rebeccakahrs7290]

Wow….Susan this is just gorgeous. I feel like you have just taken your work to a new level with this technique. Love it! Thanks for sharing

[@monetcafe]

Thank you so much, @rebeccakahrs7290! Your comment blessed me.

[@ginawood5991]

Thank you so much for sharing your talent. Your painting is absolutely beautiful!

[@monetcafe]

Thank you so much, @ginawood5991! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!

[@bonnieblenders4606]

A creation is a success when one wants to step into the scene and explore. This is definitely a success. You've lightened my mood and inspired me to keep going! Thanks 😊

[@connieratti.ADBestyoucanbe]

Enjoyed your clarity and honesty in your instructions

[@monetcafe]

Thank you so much, @connieratti.ADBestyoucanbe! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!

[@hellodenise9612]

Love you work! I used this technique way back in the 90's in my Commercial Art classes. We were doing marker drawings and we used the alcohol markers and prismacolor pencils. The prismacolor pencil would just melt. It was great. If you needed a very saturated color you could add the pastel and then use a cotton ball tip and carefully rub the alcohol in it. This was done on tracing paper or vellum. Turns out really nice!

[@monetcafe]

How cool!!! Thanks for sharing that :)

[@lynettemontgomery6559]

Thank you for showing this technique

[@betsyoglesartist]

Really pretty! Thanks for sharing this new technique.

[@monetcafe]

Awesome @betsyoglesartist, I appreciate that so much! Thanks for watching!

[@maryannshaw-uc1ke]

I was an elementary art teacher for almost 31 years, and using oil pastels were among my kids favorite things to do. I knew enough to help them, but I always did oil paintings. Awhile back, I had an accident, and have been unable to stand at my easel and paint my larger canvases, so I decided to try oil pastels. Well, it’s not as easy as you make it look, and I soon realized I was clueless about how to proceed, so I was happy to accidentally find you on uTube. I knew they washed off my hands, so I knew they were water soluble, so I naively started on my journey. I was scribbling something on a piece of paper, and started with a very abstract image, which ‘wept” so much that I had to tape my mouth shut! I have started a still life, , but……. It is not nearly as easy as oil painting. but I will get up in the morning and see if I have any alcohol. I didn’t mean to write a letter, but I wanted you to know how great full I feel to have found you. Maryann,

[@monetcafe]

YAY!! Thank you! @maryannshaw-uc1ke Comments like this are part of why I do this. I love inspiring others, especially in their art journey! Thank you for your sweet comment!

[@pamelalyon22]

These aren’t oil pastels in this demo.

[@RachelSipper]

This is revolutionary for my personal practice. It answers so many of the frustrations that have been holding me back. I'm headed straight to the studio!

[@sonteeg]

It does look very painterly. Thanks.

[@johnbfingal]

Thanks!

[@monetcafe]

Wow, thank you so much for the super thanks! How sweet.

[@ashblack4351]

I don't know anything about pastels, but found your video by chance. I really enjoyed it. I love how it turned out especially how your finished work has a broader range of the beautiful colors of a brilliant sunset

[@monetcafe]

Awesome @ashblack4351, I appreciate that so much!

[@patriciamahan7976]

I love this so much Susan!💖💖

[@_SHMOOLONZO_]

Thank you for this lesson. You are a wonderful artist! ~

[@monetcafe]

Thank you so much, @_SHMOOLONZO_! Your comment blessed me.

[@gailjones4165]

Gorgeous, thank you so much for sharing .

[@monetcafe]

Thank you so much, @gailjones4165! I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Painting!

[@deborahmiller1925]

Enjoyed this! Beginner of pastels

[@monetcafe]

Awesome @deborahmiller1925, I appreciate that so much!

[@deepowers3117]

This is an amazing technique. It was almost as though the under painting was a picture in itself. I have not used pastels and think I need to start with something more basic than this technique, but I intend to keep it in mind for when I am a little more experienced. The idea of liquefying the soft pastels has definitely given me some ideas for experimentation. Thank you so much for showing us this wonderful technique!

[@monetcafe]

Glad it was helpful!☺️❤️💜

[@angelalabauve9131]

Thank you so much for sharing this under paint technique. I don’t have a dedicated studio, so this is so helpful. The outcome of your painting is beautiful.

[@yogibakshi2375]

❤🎉🎨⚘️beautiful painting. Love the blue mountain's at the back against the cloud's and the reflection's in the water.

[@monetcafe]

Thank you so much 😀

[@MaluFelipe-f9g]

Love your underpainting, thank you for the video

[@kellylaher7512]

Soo beautiful. Your use of color is chefs kiss!

[@monetcafe]

Awesome @kellylaher7512, I appreciate that so much!

[@marionoz9980]

Just beautiful. Thank yoy for sharing this technique.

[@monetcafe]

Thank you so much, @marionoz9980! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!

[@MB-kf3yx]

New to pastels....thank you for sharing a how to utilizing the new technique.

[@monetcafe]

Awesome!! Bet you’re going to get addicted to this wonderful medium!

[@artbysangz3170]

Great info on underpainting and the technique of applying it with alcohol. Loved the final result.

[@LadyArtist3059]

I pray before I paint too. God improved my paintings

[@monetcafe]

Praise Jesus! Thanks @LadyArtist3059! I can't help but shout praises to my Savior!

[@dorothyg3012]

I've always started the underpainting with hard pastels, so can't wait to try your suggestion to use soft pastels instead. Beautiful painting -results are stunning!

[@monetcafe]

Awesome @dorothyg3012, I hope to see it if you do! Thank you so much!

[@YesItsTom2U]

I've been thinking about getting back into pastels and this video came along at the perfect time. Thank you.

[@monetcafe]

I'm so glad! it’s meant to be! You can do it.

[@ryno583]

Thank you for great little technique like use alcohol and for inspiration and helping take the fear out of using pastel!

[@willrichards4093]

Gorgeous and Majestic!!!

[@monetcafe]

🙂 🙂 🙂 ❤, @willrichards4093 you're too kind! Thank you so much. I appreciate the support! Thanks for watching!

[@paolam9198]

Just beautiful, wonderful work

[@monetcafe]

Thank you so much, @paolam9198! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!

[@mariondavis3444]

You are definitely giving me the inspiration to retry my pastels. Thank you.

[@monetcafe]

YAY!! Thank you! @mariondavis3444 Comments like this are part of why I do this. I love inspiring others, especially in their art journey! Thank you for your sweet comment!

[@S26ful]

I’m SO inspired by this. So many new ideas flowing. Thank you ❤

[@monetcafe]

YAY!! Thank you! @S26ful Comments like this are part of why I do this. I love inspiring others, especially in their art journey! Thank you for your sweet comment!

[@ruthsnow3417]

I usually do watercolor, but I love your pastel tutorials!

[@monetcafe]

Thank you so much 😀

[@paulahaynes6131]

Oh this new underpainting technique is so smart and I love that it is in the natural colors. However I do still love to see the complimentary colors shine through in your other pieces.

[@monetcafe]

Thanks for that input, @paulahaynes6131! I'll have to keep that in mind!

[@felicianeal7394]

Thank you so much ! I can't wait to get some of these pastels!

[@susangast6869]

Wonderful demo, I’m primarily an oil painter who is becoming more interested in pastels and I really like this painterly technique.

[@monetcafe]

YAY!! Thank you! @susangast6869 Comments like this are part of why I do this. I love inspiring others, especially in their art journey! Thank you for your sweet comment!

[@marleneeverritt6941]

Boy, I've MISSED your lessons, my health not going well, but GOD HAS BLESSED ME,anyway,been away for a couple of years, basically I'll be homeless in a couple of months, so having some awful STRESS, as don't have anywhere to go (YET!!!) so haven't been creative much, just recently even have a cell-phone (try living on $947 per month!) but I KNOW WHO MY GOD IS, and He has a way for me!!! Meantime,b trying to keep from getting into FEAR, as the battle is the Lord's, faith is my part, would ask all you ladies to pray, and thanks, cause I know y'all WILL pray...I've got a whopping amount of pastels, from Ludwig's to the cheapies like mungio, got many sanded papers and boards, even buy supplies rather than groceries!! But loved hearing your voice again, and the anointing that rests on you and your works, just wanted to holler at you, as to how much CHEER you bring to your painting, thanks for your tutorials!!! Gonna veg to your videos!!!

[@joycegilley]

Your work is stunning!

[@monetcafe]

Thank you so much!😊

[@ginawood5991]

This is beautiful, thank you for sharing. You are kind and generous.

[@cynthialewis4633]

I recently retired and am looking forward to drawing again after many years. I can't wait to unpack my pastels and try this amazing technique! You definitely have a new subscriber. This is stunning!

[@monetcafe]

You can do it!

[@KatinaFineArt]

Wow, what an incredible technique! The fusion of alcohol and dry pastels really brings a new dimension of vibrancy and texture to the works. I can't wait to try this in my own creations, thanks for sharing! 🎨🌟😍

[@josephviamonte8685]

Good presentation.. in a way this technique is so simple and fresh it has great possibilities in all subject matters.

[@monetcafe]

Awesome @josephviamonte8685, I appreciate that so much!

[@lauradiddle8431]

I am a watercolor painter just learning a bit about pastels. Loving this! Thank you!

[@monetcafe]

Thank you so much, @lauradiddle8431! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!

[@germana944]

Grazie.

[@monetcafe]

How sweet! Thank you so so much!

[@GloriaRN]

Thank you! You have inspired me to try pastels again. Your painting is beautiful!

[@monetcafe]

Wonderful! Have fun!!!

[@rftibbe]

JUST WOW!

[@monetcafe]

Awesome @rftibbe, I appreciate that so much!

[@galegendron7247]

What a lovely pastel painting. Thank you for the demonstration and inspiration.

[@monetcafe]

🙂 🙂 🙂 ❤, @galegendron7247 Thanks for watching! It was my pleasure!

[@lornamclaughlin2406]

Wonderful lesson! I have been dissatisfied with masters when doing an Alcohol wet under painting!

[@monetcafe]

Awesome @lornamclaughlin2406, I appreciate that so much!

[@osanafeitosat5532]

Amazing... beautiful techinique. Congratulations.👋👋👋

[@carollen5601]

Thank you for sharing, love your techniques.

[@monetcafe]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@funkymom2011]

Definitely going to need to put this on my list of materials and techniques to try! End result is really beautiful.

[@monetcafe]

@funkymom2011 I appreciate that! Thank you!! Happy painting!

[@lauranay5156]

I ran across this tutorial, sort of by accident. I haven’t watched many tutorials but the way she explains and teaches everything is a mark of an experienced communicator. I felt like this is something I could do easily, even though I’ve never worked with pastels before. I enjoyed this very much thank you.

[@monetcafe]

Thank you so much, @lauranay5156! Your comment blessed me.

[@sallyalter6003]

So lovely. Thank you so much. I will get back to painting now.

[@monetcafe]

Wonderful!🙌🏻🤗❤️💜

[@leonormartinez6378]

Love this technique for an under painting. Thank you for sharing.

[@monetcafe]

@leonormartinez6378 thanks for watching!! I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed it!

[@sdigiaco]

I’m new to pastel painting and just ordered pan pastels. I just found your channel and I am super excited about using alcohol to work the colors. Incidentally I live in Saint Petersburg Florida so it appears we are neighbors. I’ve never joined a patron before but I have a sneaking suspicion this will be my first. I look forward to learning from you. Take care

[@monetcafe]

@@sdigiaco i’m so excited for you! I literally have hundreds of lessons on my channel so you have plenty of content. When you add alcohol to pastels, make sure you’re using a water friendly surface. Oh, and my son lives in Saint Pete! We’re not too far and it’s nice to meet a new artistic friend who lives nearby.

[@lindathompson4787]

Throughly enjoy your work it gets me to want to try some of the techniques myself

[@Jancass5]

Very, very interesting! I have been taught to use hard pastels first, but I have sooo many more soft pastels! Glad to be able to use them in my underpaintings!

[@monetcafe]

🙂 🙂 🙂 ❤, @Jancass5

[@pamelajunck146]

Thank you! I Did not know you could do this at all. I’m fascinated by this technique💐

[@monetcafe]

Thank you so much, @pamelajunck146! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!

[@jenniferbachman5034]

Your art is absolutely beautiful. Can’t wait to try this myself ❤

[@monetcafe]

🙂 🙂 🙂 ❤, @jenniferbachman5034 thanks so much!

[@susankolpack7044]

Beautiful painting and great technique. Thank you for tips on products and their use. 😊God bless you for your inspirational comments ✝️‼️

[@monetcafe]

You are so welcome!!! Praise our sweet Lord🙌🏻💜👍🏻

[@AnnKa-i6e]

Just wonderful !

[@monetcafe]

Many thanks!

[@cecileroy557]

Absolutely STUNNING!!!!

[@monetcafe]

🙂 🙂 🙂 ❤, @cecileroy557 ty so much!

[@heidiankers108]

that was nice to watch, I appreciate the light joy in the work, not 'perfect', and feeling comes through.

[@monetcafe]

Thank you so much, @heidiankers108! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!

[@tillyousby5821]

Just loving this Susan, thank you for sharing ❤🎨🙂

[@monetcafe]

Awesome @tillyousby5821, I appreciate that so much!

[@lindayoung6845]

Thank you so much for teaching me this new technique!

[@monetcafe]

YAY!! Thank you! @lindayoung6845 Comments like this are part of why I do this. I love inspiring others, especially in their art journey! Thank you for your sweet comment!

[@bonniemartin8184]

Love this. Ordered one of those brushes. I’m new to watercolor, newly retired and 72, and have thrown myself into this. I greatly appreciate what you share. Thank you!

[@vikkimikkola5957]

I have a child portait that I need to paint- this technique I think is just the ticket! Beautiful.

[@tinalayman9688]

YOU are a very good teacher and artist ! Kept me engaged ! Hadn’t seen this technique yet.

[@monetcafe]

Thank you so much, @tinalayman9688! Your comment blessed me.

[@canadaverydry]

One of the most beautiful creation you've ever done! Exquisite!! 😍😍😍

[@monetcafe]

Oh wow! what a great comment. Thank you so much!

[@canadaverydry]

@@monetcafeAnd I know Art. ; )

[@carrikartes1403]

Thank you very much. I have struggled with the pastel medium. I have never taken a class or watched a tutorial before. I learned so much from you already. I am now excited at the idea of attempting a pastel with your teaching

[@monetcafe]

Wonderful! that makes me so happy! I have so many free lessons on my channel so have fun!

[@noticiascelestialesinforma3480]

Fabulous!!!

[@TjVoelkerArt]

I really enjoyed this! It's so gorgeous. I'm a sucker for sunrises and sunsets.

[@monetcafe]

🙂 🙂 🙂 ❤, @TjVoelkerArt I can totally relate! Me too!!

[@barbaramilliken2161]

Wow! Beautiful!!

[@monetcafe]

Thank you! 😊

[@lesleyhughes4904]

Stunning.

[@monetcafe]

🙂 🙂 🙂 ❤, @lesleyhughes4904 TY so much! Thanks for watching!

[@animemusic8]

BEAUTIFUL! I'm a newbie in arts and learning a lot from your videos!

[@monetcafe]

Awesome! Thank you!😊

[@sarawelder1]

I am new to pastels in my 70's. I had not even considered them until I saw a portrait in an art museum in Ottawa. I have no idea about underpainting or alcohol so this was a great eye opener for me.Have you done a you tube tutorial on what kind of paper to use? does it vary if you want to use alcohol?

[@monetcafe]

This is an old tutorial of mind where I talk about some of my favorite pastel surfaces. Another one I like that I don't think I included in the video is Pastelmat. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnScpZqkd91_fKM You'll find that there is such variety when it comes to choosing services. You can use sanded surfaces which are typically more expensive, but perform well, or unsanded services, which I really like for Pastels sketching. You could also make your own Pastels surfaces! Here's a video where I share eight different ways to make your own: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGaUeot-bqaKl68 Have fun!!! Oh, and with the alcohol wash.... I would recommend just playing around with it first with a small study. I often like to do those just to tone my surface first.

[@sarawelder1]

@@monetcafe thank you that was a very helpful reply!

[@LydonCaroline]

Thank you for sharing

[@jdred1950]

I have been painting with pastels for a number years now, and can associate with your comments on over layering! I shall certainly be trying this alcohol under painting soon. Thank you for your videos, they are are exceptional.

[@monetcafe]

Thank you so much, @jdred1950! Your comment blessed me.

[@tubeyou126226]

Washing dishes & watching this ar same time ~ very inspirational! Thank you!

[@monetcafe]

Thank you so much, @tubeyou126226! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!

[@jillshaffer33]

So enjoyed this video, I have used alcohol for several years, just love the effect.

[@monetcafe]

Awesome @jillshaffer33, I appreciate that so much!

[@workingdogmom]

Beautiful! Going to try it! Thank you!

[@monetcafe]

@workingdogmom YAY!!!! Lovely!! I'm so happy to hear! Thank you!

[@pilotdawn1661]

Excellent demo and great idea -

[@monetcafe]

Thanks for that input, @pilotdawn1661

[@mel29lemast]

Very interesting. I can't wait to try this technique.

[@monetcafe]

Thank you so much, @mel29lemast! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!

[@susanhoffmaster7235]

I just started painting with pastels a few months ago, your channel is so appreciated. Can't wait to get started with this technique. Thank you.

[@monetcafe]

Have fun! You may get addicted to this wonderful medium!! :)

[@mikepolo2887]

Thank you for the idea!

[@monetcafe]

Thank you so much, @mikepolo2887! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!

[@momijiyamanishi4548]

I have never done a pastel painting, but this one is very inspirational. Your rendition i like better than the original picture. Thank you so much.

[@jackiephillips2714]

This is absolutely amazing!!!

[@monetcafe]

🙂 🙂 🙂 ❤, @jackiephillips2714

[@drbettyschueler3235]

Gorgeous work. Thanks for sharing your technique.

[@monetcafe]

Thank you so much, @drbettyschueler3235! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!