The Underpainting (for Beginners) - Pastel Painting 101 - Part 3

[@ElizabethBattle]

I never realized that an under painting can serve as a value map! Thank you.

[@GingerSox-t3e]

Thank you for providing these free tutorials. I have learned so much watching and then trying your techniques.

[@monetcafe]

YAY!! Thank you! @user-nw2oj8sh1u 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!

[@laurewinkelmans9501]

I love how you explain the benefits of an underpainting. I also love seeing different colours interacting without blending them fully or filling the paper. I am not claiming to be a colour expert, but even with that, there are times where I have created "happy accidents" as Bob Ross would call them.

[@monetcafe]

🙂 🙂 🙂 ❤, @laurewinkelmans9501 I love "happy accidents"! Happy painting!

[@dogwalker1963]

Thanks for this video! I'm starting out in the pastel adventure and find the subject of underpainting daunting.

[@monetcafe]

🙂 🙂 🙂 ❤, @dogwalker1963 don't let that stop you! Keep working and practicing. It will get better. Happy painting!

[@odedonn3912]

Beautiful work and a great tutorial Susan. Bless you 🙏 ❤

[@monetcafe]

Thank you so much Oded . I’m so glad you enjoyed it Bless you too my friend ☺️🙏🙌🏻

[@Isaiah_writes_360]

Underpainting is a great way to gain insight on color tones for beginner artist It helps to connect with the energy of the landscape through rhythm & movement to the focal point. Loved watching this tutorial 👌👌👌 Thank you so much! 👍

[@1DaTJo]

This is very helpful, thank you Susan. 💕

[@BillieMoan]

Whoa! This already is so dramatic. Looking forward the the final touches. 💗

[@kathyhall668]

It seems to me the underpainting is the foundation. I'm thrilled I found you. So .any times I paint a Pic with water color multiple times securing for perfect. Value study is so important. Thankyou, thankyou,❤❤❤ thankyou.

[@monetcafe]

Thank you so much, @kathyhall668! Your comment blessed me.

[@dariabuczynski9711]

I am learning so much. Thank you.

[@jeanetteclark9530]

Enjoyed this beautiful under painting, with your thorough explanations. It is very helpful.

[@juliannaboldt7152]

Such a helpful tutorial! Thanks

[@monetcafe]

Glad you think so!

[@ElizabethBattle]

One of my favorite practice surfaces is Grumbacher mixed media paper ($8 at Walmart for a 60-sheet pad) with clear gesso.😁

[@monetcafe]

🙌🏻👍🏻💜

[@Uddaybhaikabaap]

Thnx for the lesson,Susan Infact I used one of your lesson before and it helped me alot. Especially your advice to work on smaller sizes before moving on bigger sizes it's helping me alot. I changed my engineering degree to economics major. Happy to learn more Love from India ❤️

[@dulcieogilvie5786]

Very inspirational

[@rainbowfox1934]

Underpaintings can create a glow that one layer cannot. They can provide a color that pulls the entire painting together creating a sense of harmony.

[@Penciledbykay]

Great video! I love luxarchival paper. To get rid of the white, I paint it with golden fluid acrylics. It’s a great way to get a painting’s complementary color down before I even start with pastels.

[@monetcafe]

Thanks for the info! Love that idea.

[@dreamersilverfox]

Love it ! Thanks for sharing your experience , talent and advise

[@canadaverydry]

Just what I needed! A big thank!

[@senhueichen3062]

This video helps me a lot, THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@christinedonnelly1274]

loved this ! and learned . thank you :)

[@monetcafe]

YAY!! Thank you! @christinedonnelly1274 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! If you haven't already, join me on my patreon page!! Happy painting! 💜 www.patreon.com/susanjenkins

[@Vickilou92]

Beautiful value study! I typically (never :) take this much time with an underpainting…I do with oil grisaille, but …need to take this much time with pastels!

[@amu9505]

Thank you so much for this awesome tutorial! Very inspiring ❤️

[@joaniemiller4362]

The light touch is something I need lol.

[@monetcafe]

Don't we all sweetie!

[@soniagibbs3366]

Fantastic tutorials. I can’t seem to find part 4 - can you please direct me?

[@monetcafe]

HI Sonia.... I am actually uploading Part 4 this morning. So visit my channel again and you should see it soon. I meant to get it uploaded much earlier, but the holidays got me a bit behind. Happy Painting!

[@hattorihanzo8385]

Should the same concept of using less dominating colours in underpainting be used for drawing on toned paper as well? For example you used “pink” as the background paint for a sunflower field. Would you use a “sand-toned paper” for a river rather than a desert? Thank you 👍

[@monetcafe]

Yes, that's a good way to think of it. Great point.

[@marvinspates924]

Very nice!!!👍👍👍

[@kathyhall668]

Where did you get the easel board, please.

[@eileenwalter5727]

I've started painting again so I appreciate this review. But I can't find Part 4.

[@monetcafe]

Hi Eileen, I hope to have part 4 uploaded soon. The holidays have made it a bit tough to keep up with everything. :) :) :)