Tips for using Panpastel on Pastelmat with Sofft tools

The aim of this short video is to show how to apply Panpastel to Pastelmat using Sofft tools in a way that preserves the Sofft tool and stops it breaking up too quickly. As PasteImat is quite a 'toothy' textured surface it can cause the foam Sofft tools to deteriorate and I show you how to prevent this from happening. I also share how I experiment with the different colours that I'm planning to use in my artwork to make sure they work well together.
Filmed in real time with commentary.
Materials used:
Dark Grey Clairefontaine Pastelmat
Sofft tools
Panpastels - Turquoise, Turquoise Extra Dark, Paynes Grey Tint, Raw Umber Extra Dark, Red Iron Oxide Extra Dark
Panpastel colourless blender
I hope you found this video helpful!
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[@auroraw.6566]

This video is great! It is so nice to see the beginning step by step process and the way you glide the sponge over the pan. I've definitely been rubbing too much. Thank you for the tutorial!

[@pienhoogland3738]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@8433alice]

That was an outstanding demo! Thanks very much!!

[@VictoriaManserArt]

Thank you! Glad it helped ☺️

[@chrischurchley7003]

Thanks for this Victoria! There are few resources on PanPastels so this is welcome - I imagine you could also use stencils quite effectively for laying down designs, perhaps. I really enjoyed attending your hare tutorial a few years ago - thanks so much.

[@VictoriaManserArt]

Hi Chris! Good to hear from you and yes, you absolutely can use stencils with pans, and included them when teaching a panpastel workshop a while back now. Glad you enjoyed the video, there are more on the way :)

[@luciajorgelopes]

Muito obrigada Victoria!

[@VictoriaManserArt]

Thank you Lucia, glad you enjoyed it

[@geise_gama]

Tus vídeos son muy buenos , pero custa mucho a iniciar la lecion. Apenas mi sincera opnion insignificante!hehe!

[@VictoriaManserArt]

Not quite sure what you mean? May not be translating well! Do you mean the panpastels are expensive? 😊

[@geise_gama]

@@VictoriaManserArt muy bien 🙂🥰 Me gustas mucho de qualquer modo. Gracias por sus invitataciones y por regalarnos sus técnicas de debujo y artes 🎨

[@rtb03791]

What was the spray you put on your paper first

[@VictoriaManserArt]

Not sure what you mean Brenda? Didn’t use a spray (and don’t with any of my work).