No Mess Way to Paint with Pastels - Great for Beginners - PLUS Pumpkin Painting Tutorial

[@kathyhall668]

I find your program inspiring in several ways . Teaching monet and then your music your words and kinship with worship. I'm built up!

[@monetcafe]

Wow, thank you!

[@PamelaMcLeod-n2r]

I really enjoy watching work. You are a great a great teacher!!!!

[@jasonwest9425]

Looking forward to trying this, and yes a playlist with more content on Nupastels would be amazing!

[@beverlymagdalik7483]

You are such a good teacher. I am an 81year old beginner and you have inspired me to paint with pastels. I Love that you share with us your belief in Our Savior.

[@monetcafe]

Oh Hallelujah, Beverly!! All praise to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! So happy you are learning at 81! It's never too late to learn to paint! Just keep having fun sweetheart! I hope too have more videos to bless you.

[@sarachambers16]

Susan, you are a fabulous teacher, painter and,especially, Christian! Thanks for generously sharing! 🌺😍🌺

[@juststartingover2735]

This is beautiful on black paper!

[@joliewheaton6230]

I enjoy your tutorials so much!! They are my gift to myself each day! Thank you for being an inspiration and encouragement!!

[@debhamerlinck9587]

Love your tutorials! So great to see affordable tools used to make such a beautiful painting. Love your Christian values.

[@karenetaylor5758]

Really happy to find this.

[@loberuth]

I'm one of those who greatly enjoy you rambling and side tracking!

[@monetcafe]

Hooray!!! That’s good news because I don’t think I can stop, LOL!

[@margaretspringer9197]

Watching a year later because of interest in harder pastels on black paper, and want to tell you how much I've been loving your free tutorials! You and Karen Margulis have inspired me to get into pastels. I love your personal sharing and personality very much as well, including your gentle Christian ministry. Thanks for all you do!

[@monetcafe]

Bless you Margaret! It's comments like yours that keeps me going! And I'm excited to even have my name in the same sentence as Karen Margulis. She is and has been my mentor for a long time. :)

[@beverlyhayshouston2770]

I love using black paper.

[@user-yp7vf5lo8h]

I'm also a kitchen-dinner-table-artist😂 thank you so much for sharing this!

[@inspirationr2]

I just wanted to tell you how much i love watching your videos…it’s always such a peaceful and kind loving experience… nor to mention the enjoyment of watching you bring beauty to life! Thank you for the zen you generate in my life and in the world!

[@monetcafe]

Mary, what a blessing to read your beautiful comment. It means so much to me. It’s neat how I can feel connected to people I have never physically met. God bless you.

[@inspirationr2]

@@monetcafe your gift and beautiful personality reaches us all around the world… I’m very happy if my comment can bring a sprinkle of everything you shower us with 😊

[@joanmcechron8958]

I have followed you for years on Monet Cafe and KZbin, but I need to thank you again for your fun, intelligent and lovely videos. I haven't ever given the hard pastels a "solo" (always the supporting cast) but you've made it very tempting! Many thanks for all your hard work and kindness.

[@monetcafe]

What a wonderful comment for me to read, Joan!! Bless you… keep learning and having fun!!

[@schnukele]

I find that kindness and tolerance will always serve you well. It is a universal trait. Always love your videos and find them so inspiring ---- you are inspiring as well. Stay true to yourself. Peace!

[@monetcafe]

God bless you Lisa! I find such encouragement and comments like yours. Of course I’m teaching art, but I feel many in this world just need encouragement and a good word. Bless you sweetheart.

[@carolstraub9264]

Hi! I am a realist, but love your expressionist work. Even though we have different styles I have learned a lot from you!

[@laurenagnes8435]

I was searching for a pumpkin pastel tutorial weeks ago and couldn’t find one. This is perfect! I want to create alternating pastels to go along with the seasons for my middle school office. I can’t wait to do this today and hang up my pumpkins tomorrow.😁

[@monetcafe]

Awesome! So happy to have helped in your quest! This was a fun painting. Hope you enjoy!

[@marieroslind1479]

Thank you for this lovely tutorial painting ! I also prefer colored paper. More peaceful for the eyes as well🥰

[@JLPrice-kc2uy]

The best lightning an artist can buy; but wait..! It's free. Wonderfully done as always my sister. 💓 from St. Petersburg

[@monetcafe]

You said it brother! God‘s light is beautiful and Healing!

[@sabinelloyd8532]

I finally have a bit of time to paint. This will be a nice one to get me going again.

[@monetcafe]

Yippee!! Hope it's relaxing and fun Sabine!

[@lanalawson4234]

I’ve just discovered your channel and it is delightful! I have only just started working with pastels but I’m so excited to watch more of your videos and really get going with them! Thank you!

[@monetcafe]

Wonderful 👍🏻💜 i’m excited for you Lana. There’s so much free content on my channel it should keep you busy for quite some time! Have fun!

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Susan, Thanks for all of your sharing, Yes every bit! Your experience and faith are generously shared and that is quite courageous! I do enjoy watching your videos I do want more vocal instructions I am not much on musical selections, I do know it can be difficult to fill time with precise instructions, But your so knowledgeable, I know you would do well! Thanks again and be well!

[@monetcafe]

I always appreciate you input my friend…. And I am thankful that artists like yourself don’t tire of my talking 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻😉😊 I’ll keep that in mind 💜

[@MT-bc6xf]

Fantastic tutorial. Great pumpkins!❤

[@petrajimenez7323]

Wonderful ! Lovely shadows . Thanks !

[@monetcafe]

Thanks so much Petra!!

[@rosaliefunk1629]

Love this. Your work is beautiful. This painting is perfect for this time of year. Thank you. ❤️

[@monetcafe]

Thank you so much Rosalie!💜😊😊😊

[@natalykenny2069]

Beautiful! ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@Souldesouse]

Loved the painting.. loved the talk 🌷

[@monetcafe]

Thanks so much!! The crazy tangents that I go on! LOL

[@petiaivailova2563]

Lately I've been trying to draw on real sandpaper because sanded paper is too expensive for me. Thank you for the video :)

[@monetcafe]

I’ve done that too! I think I actually have a video or two sharing the process. Sanded papers sure can get expensive!

[@monetcafe]

I’ve done that too! I think I actually have a video or two sharing the process. Sanded papers sure can get expensive!

[@Uddaybhaikabaap]

Hiiiiii, Susan finaaaalllly my exams got overrr🎉🎊🎊🎊 I feel so light and teary.

[@monetcafe]

OH YAY!!!! That is wonderful news! You must feel so free!

[@rockkat6444]

O love your tutorial . I want ask why do You not mix the pastel chalks ❓.

[@ameliawojcieszek]

That's really helpful! 💓 💓 Have a nice day we love you

[@monetcafe]

Thank you Amelia!! Bless you sweetheart.

[@twycross3]

Is white charcoal and white pastel the same material? A good white is either titanium oxide or zinc oxide

[@monetcafe]

Sorry I'm just now seeing your comment. And white pastel is a bit different that white charcoal. Supposedly, white charcoal doesn't contain "white pigment" ... just chalk, whereas pastels contain white pigment. I think the pastels (good ones anyway) apply more like butter.

[@karenetaylor5758]

Love tthe Lord, amen.

[@LynnePriceStudio]

Wonderful, Susan. Can you tell me what kind of printer you use? I've been meaning to ask for a while.

[@monetcafe]

Hi sweetheart, I can’t remember if I answered this question for you on Patreon. Are use an Epson ET -3750 I like this printer because it has refillable ink cartridges and I save a lot of money versus buying the cartridges for regular printers. I like the print quality but I don’t typically print any of my work for anything other than references.

[@annettefournier9655]

Watercolor no mess? You haven't seen me paint watercolors. Lol. The wall adjacent to my water bucket would beg to differ.😂

[@monetcafe]

😂😂😂👍🏻👍🏻💜😉

[@patriciadawn4067]

What do you recommend for fixatives. I understand that they aren't recommended highly but when I am just practicing and playing around learning the pastel gets everywhere and in these cases I would like to spray to avoid the pastels covering everything. Thank you.

[@lmnop636]

I think using a wet wipe might be more helpful there... you can wipe down your work area and your fingers as you go along... and tapping your paper or board on your table and then wiping the residue off may also help or propping a piece of foil or plastic at the bottom of your paper to catch the residue may help too.

[@monetcafe]

Hi Patricia, Sounds like you may have heard that many pastel artists choose not to use fixative because it darkens the final piece, which is absolutely true. However, you can spray very light coats during the painting process if you want to set what you've painted. The fixative gives a little extra grit to the surface so you can keep painting. But I do stress to be careful in the application and maybe give a sample painting a try first. I never spray at the end, but I store my pastel paintings in either clear plastic bags (with a piece of foamcore cut to size for stability). I get my bags from www.clearbags.com and I order them slightly larger than standard sizes. I think you have to go to "photography and art" and then "Crystal Clear Bags" when you go to the website in order to find the bags. Oh, and the other reply to your question had some good tips too!!! Hope that helps!

[@rayemartineau8644]

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