VAN GOGH Oil Pastels?? i am disappointed

So...I finally gave these oil pastels a try...
As always this is just my opinion of these oil pastels. Let me know what your experience was using these pastels.
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[@ricky_loope7186]

Dude, eventhough they lowkey suckedd..you still made a ✨️Masterpiece✨️ Genuinely, you have to be one of the best artists of our time. I follow countless artists and amongst all of their amazing work you have the most unique style✨️✨️ Thank you for always blessing my eyes..🥲👍✨️

[@cindyhorton6980]

He always does! Even with crap supplies!!

[@artoferica]

What I came to say! LOL

[@shakiraroby4293]

Another video already? We’re getting spoiled!!!

[@wigglyfruit4708]

Ooh seriously tho

[@mamaflipperlife1443]

Riiiiggghhht❤

[@sevenp.8640]

RIIIIIGHT

[@bryn1063]

Ikr he really the gift that keeps on giving 🤭🤭

[@vishneva2000]

Interesting. This is the second video in as many weeks from an artist who was disappointed in the Van Gogh line. Shame because there aren't that many open stock professional level oil pastels out there. And I appreciate your thoughts about overconsumption and too many choices etc... You might not have enjoyed using these but the final piece was wonderful.

[@Owlsandoatmeal]

If you're looking for a lovely to use oil pastel, I'd recommend Caran D'ache's Neopastels :) They sell them both in sets and as individual colours, and the colours are vibrant and they are so smooth and creamy to work with. I didn't like working with oil pastels as a kid, because I found them messy and hard to use, and when I tried out my old set a while ago, I realized that they felt quite sticky as well (which might've been due to them being so old, I'm not sure), and I didn't like the idea of pastels being crumbly as I worked with them, either, but the Caran D'ache ones glide along the paper and are super pigmented and they blend nicely, etc. :)

[@Fluorite-Fox]

Sennelier also has super opaque ones

[@GrumpetteJV]

Oh but these aren't professional grade! They are student grade. If you want professional juicy ones, get Sennelier.

[@vishneva2000]

@@GrumpetteJV Blick lists them as Professional Grade on their website, but of course, they are not as good as Sennelier nor the Caran d'Ache Neopastels. I also said "professional level," which in my mind is not professional grade but is up to a certain standard of lightfastness, pigment information, open stock availability etc... But that doesn't mean they are as good as the best products (which, again, in my mind includes some sets that are technically not professional grade such as Paul Rubens, which are very nice and do have a few colors in open stock and does have lightfast info).

[@pendlera2959]

Van Gogh is right on the border of student and artist grade for most media they produce.

[@whitenailsnguitars]

The product may suck but the artist is *chef's kiss* Happy Spooky Season!

[@TsukabuNosoratori2]

I like the VanGogh watercolors, but that's a beast of a different medium. For my Oil Pastel fix, I use Mungyo and Sennelier. Kudos to you for giving the VanGogh Oil Pastels an honest college try.

[@junbug1029]

“Smear it out”. Professional technical term. Love your videos and art! 🖼️

[@hammajamma100]

BlackBean- your finished painting looks great and the Van Gogh reference in your strokes is right on. Sorry it was a miserable "feel" while you were creating, but the end result by luck and talent, is spot on.

[@ashram12]

These were the first (or one of the first) oil pastels I ever got. I didn't know back then that they were "awful",. I hated them, but I thought that all oil pastels must suck as much as Van Gogh's pastels (I assumed Van Gogh was a good brand) But then, thanks to your channel, I got the Mungyo artist pastel, and what a HUGE difference. The Van Gogh pastels leave a ton of crumbs and they don't blend well at all.

[@eliotmccann2589]

Despite the inadequacies of the medium, the resultant piece was beautiful!

[@lozantoninocreations]

So many art brands have 'stolen' a famous artist name and used it for branding, for inferior products. This one is definitely not the first and it wont be the last.

[@carlossantacruz1320]

constant exploitation! so sad

[@QueenDelmarva]

[6:20] As I sit entranced by the glamour shots showing your impeccable blending, captivated by how many colors you used but it never looks muddy.... Me and my eyeballs are here for the artistry in whatever medium you showcase and any feedback you wanna give while making the art. I can see the consumerism in those art haul videos for sure, but maybe, just maybe...somebody out there is actually taking the critiques and fixing what needs to be fixed.

[@kisuke1009]

‘Being too overwhelmed and not doing anything in the end’ ohh that hit home hard!

[@jeeshskatlitter]

Your artwork always amazes me

[@lyonesskim]

I know you didn't like these, however your picture is MAGIC. A lot of that magic was entirely due to your skills as an artist. the directionality of the strokes, the blending, and obvi, the composition, was all lovely. I know what it's like to be disappointed in your tools. Regardless, I love how you were able to surpass that and create beauty. well done!

[@MeanNYer]

Even though you said the pastels sucked...you STILL ATE and made yet another masterpiece! 🎨🖌🖼

[@ireneurban3599]

I totally agree with your opinion about these oil pastels, you are right in every aspect! They are a pain to work with.

[@autumnrain1892]

I love the Van Gogh oil pastels. They are light-fast and they give the pigment numbers. I use them for underlayment and go over it with juicer pastels.

[@autumnrain1892]

I would like something to do with spiders. I love spoods. Spoods are cool.

[@janesmith-y5u]

Van Gogh is like, my favorite artist. I really love the way you imitated his style. I absolutely love your videos, thanks so much for sharing them!!!!!

[@headaweeks]

I love your face! You’re such a cutie! Thank you for the videos! ❤ I’d like to see what a jack-o’-lantern or a creepy witch in your art style would look like! I love all your movie themed art too! It’s so cool to see how you blend and layer oil pastels!

[@pebblesthecat3625]

Even with poor materials you still manage to produce art work that is amazing. I enjoyed this video because it was funny, entertaining, and you were so brutally honest in your critique of these pastels - it's such a refreshing change to hear someone who doesn't say "With a little work you can produce amazing results !" when what they mean is it will take you twice as long because the product is just so cr@ppy but the don't have the ●●'s to say it, but you are honest and leave no room for misinterpretation. Great video.

[@ceostudio]

I’m in art school, I HAVE oil pastels and chalk pastels… I just haven’t used them since I was super young. I have always loved how you use them, your colors and textures and I’m coming back to your channel for inspo to try to work up the confidence to use them lmao. I will soon 😭😭😭

[@DI-QueenmoEMino]

A super skilled artist is able to make use of the most terrible art supplies and still make something amazing out of it! Always great artsy. ✨️

[@jondelman983]

I am in awe of your ability to take any media and make something stunning. This was a really great exploration of your Van Gogh style and it definitely works.

[@piafinch7537]

I really appreciate your opinion about the quality of the materials you use. It really helps when choosing products for my own art making. Thank you so much not only for your honesty, but for your in depth explanations why you have these opinions. You definitely are one of my very favourite artists. I would love to see you do some more sculptural works. 💜

[@EyeLean5280]

I love the logic behind your purchase decision!I I also appreciate your taste in music, as well as your take on over-consumption. Thanks!

[@maybedean]

Me watching, hitting the like button immediately after "Imagine my fruity ass walking into Blick's..."

[@pippipants]

I thought he said furry ❤ 😂

[@piratessalyx7871]

I thought he said flirty and rewound then caught the fruity….lol

[@laurenconradie5328]

Easily your most beautiful piece yet, well done. Your voice is so relaxing and soothing. A true artist can still make a masterpiece with crappy art supplies.

[@Curegirl0023]

I love the result so much, cause you know how to make them work even if the quality sucks. you're amazing ♥

[@narayani1505]

I just LOVE your narration 😭😭😭 ❤ I can listen to you all day 🥹🙌🏼

[@patriziacathey605]

Thanks for the honesty ! The piece turned out really well despite the crap product ! Agree 100% about art haul videos that are excessive .

[@annadownya]

You are pure magic. The way you can take any supply and create a masterpiece. Nothing can out maneuver your talent sir. Amazing as always!

[@ChantelleArts]

the art always hits even if the supplies don’t 😍

[@lindalangeheine5787]

You always have my favorite classical music (Ravel string quartet for example)! Your videos make my day. 🎉❤

[@Juliana-Bub]

The fact that you can take sub-par products and create great art shows the hard work and talent that goes into your work!

[@bomp1555]

The joy that i get when you upload a video😭😭 Could you please try the oil pastel Royal Talens Rembrandt Set, idk if i should buy them or not yet

[@essirockarmen9799]

I love watching you work, but I LOVE hearing your thoughts about process and art and life and what the f ever. THANKS YOU ARE AWESOME

[@compassionandhumility]

Your work always amazes me! This is particularly incredible considering the quality of the art supply and how much you struggled with them. Love your work.

[@natureconnect365]

as difficult as the tool presented … You rocked the challenge! AANDD created content. Well done, you! Your skill shines!

[@Morgaine]

Hey! I saw your portrait on Scott Sava's post and this is the first video I've seen of yours. I've learned so much already! I just started playing with oil pastels again and I can't wait to see more of your work.

[@artonthecreek]

I feel the same way about the Van Gogh watercolors. This is a huge pet peeve for me as a teacher because approachable (i.e., inexpensive) art supplies are what the beginner student will be looking for. If the product is frustrating to use, that is a recipe for turning students away from creativity in a heap of frustration.

[@mikepolo2887]

Pricing is regional: in Germany I could get a 60 set for under 20 euros just to play around and melt them to make new colors. They have one huge advantage: they are lightfast (my test lasted for a year) and if you use a better surface like pastelmat they are unmatched in how they lay down. Now, pastelmat is expensive, but the combo would be fairly archival.

[@lines7330]

So bad, you didn't even do the "scratchy scratch", screeches. 💀

[@sleepy.timaeus.arts.]

lol the oil pastels probs annoyed him so much he forgot 😭

[@akschauer]

The painting turned out really pretty. It has a softness to it from the sheerness. I bought a 12 set of these on sale last year and though I don’t remember having issues with the opacity, I didn’t really enjoy them and I haven’t used them since.

[@stephanielemieux2839]

Your videos never get old!!!

[@yangfuu005]

it's a whole vibe drawing with your videos on

[@MissJennifer8]

Amazing video Bean!!! As a Color Coatings Scientist, it's hard to get highly pigmented colors and opaqueness without it being costly with the raw ingredients. It really depends of the pigments that are picked for each color and pigment chemistry types. The binders that are used help with the Chromacity of the pigments. However, sometimes other pigments require more binders to get certain color spaces. Chromacity, Particle Size, and Dryness always compete with each other in a pastel.

[@sleepy.timaeus.arts.]

missed having you in my feed! ive been thinking about your art n videos more often lately and i guess youtube read my mind and brought you back in my recs lol. this piece still looks fantastic to me :)

[@pastelpallet]

You're a true artist cuz u still made something really beautiful with sucky supplies that pissed u off ☺ I also have a set of these and I confirm they're exactly like big pentels without the stink, and maybe a little less pigmented? good for sketchbook practice and play but not for serious pieces.

[@Noise_floorxx]

No to overconsumption? Oh he woke woke 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Sea_witch_]

Honestly MOTHER.

[@ΔεαΚ]

Yall woke will set fire to the planet how dumb yall are

[@petiaivailova2563]

In fact, of everything on the market in Europe, the only ones that are good for artists are Mungyo, Sennelier and Neopastel (Mungyo being the most budget friendly).

[@organobot]

i love the videos where you test out materials! even if i dont use them i like watching you experiment

[@111237999]

Your art piece is gorgeous! Your skill really shines through even using these horrible oil pastels. These are the most accessible/ affordable oil pastels in my country (Netherlands), around here a set of 60 oil pastels goes for about €30,- (33,50 $). I thought the problems with layering was my own skill issue. It was so validating to hear you say even you can't layer them. I was hesitant to order another set as i already have this one and first want to use it up. I did add one Sennelier white oil pastel. And that layers so beautifully. I can finally add white details. Maybe i will order a small set of something else to add after all...

[@SigneofHorses]

Van Gogh is the student grade line art materials by TALENS. At least it was when I was a student in the early nineties.😅😮 The portrait is gorgeous tho. Will you do it again with better materials?

[@GrumpetteJV]

That's correct! It's the stuff you use in school too.

[@Texbun2]

EEEEEE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BEAN!!!THANK YOU FOR GRACING US WITH YOUR PRESENCE!!!

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

Oh I love 💕 the final artwork piece! It’s really cool with the colors you chose & proportions! I have not tried any sets of oil pastels before & I’m an intermediate artist myself at 60 years old. Your advice about the oil pastels is very helpful but you are definitely too harsh on your critique of the finished artwork. 🥰

[@mirandaleighton4216]

for spooky season please make some more dolls or making over dolls!! those are my favourite videos of yours!! :)

Awesome work! A bit context for the product: Van Gogh is the student line of Royal Talens. I only tried the watercolors so far, while they are performing well, some colors (even “everyday” ones like cerulean blue or some yellows) can be very weird and chalky while some others are performing like professional brands. It’s a hit and miss, one needs to test every color to find the ones that work well for them. Their professional Rembrandt line usually doesn’t disappoint in any medium, but they are indeed a bit pricey. Not sure whether this set was created for the London National Gallery gift shop or it was just a collaboration, but there is a similar special edition watercolor box created for the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam. It goes for about 25€ in Germany while you can pick up the standard pocket box (white plastic instead of orange, and slightly different colors) for 12-16€. The good thing is that Royal Talens donates some of this extra money to the museum, no matter where you buy it.

[@kthxbi]

i'm not an oil pastel user, but as a watercolour painter I can say that Van Gogh brand is....not great quality. Like their watercolours are passable enough, but their pigments tended to be a little dull and muddy. When I was working as a sales assistant in an art shop I tended to steer people away from them because I found you were often paying professional quality prices for student quality products (and tbh there are better and cheaper student quality products on the market anyway)

[@DustyMusician]

This is so true but for some reason between like 2020 and 2022 I constantly saw people saying they were like professional grade paints even though they were notttttt

[@kreativna]

I guess it depends where you live. In my country (not the Netherlands, so it's still imported) Van Gogh is cheaper than W&N Cotman and I find it higher quality. Cotman has a lower pigment load than Van Gogh. Never had issues with dull and muddy colors in single-pigment paints. I started buying the professional Rembrandt range and honestly the difference is not as big as I expected. Cotman vs W&N Professional have a larger gap in quality.

[@DustyMusician]

@@kreativna I don't like the Cotman range either. I bought my first bunch of Sennelier paints after using those for a couple of years and the difference was huge to me. Like the Cotman range itself had really clear and vibrant colors, but the pigments were just too weak, they would be overpowered by a single glob of professional grade paint and I had to scrub at the pans just to get any color out of them. In general for watercolors I would not tell beginners to waste their time with student grade paints and low quality paper, even if it's really good for student grade. Just get the real thing

[@leahmarie8755]

Yes!! I work in an art supply store and I try to steer customers away from the Van Gogh brand paints because there are better student grade options out there. I think our Gamblin oil paints are actually cheaper than their Van Gogh counterparts, too. Of course by “steer away” I mean “speak more enthusiastically about other products” lmao

[@leahmarie8755]

Gamblin 1980* I meant student grade vs student grade hehehe

[@canvaswar]

Wow you still made an amazing piece of art! 🙌🏻

[@Trenddagod]

I'm loving the spam!! Love seeing that handsome face and the talent the brain behind it creates lol!!!

[@lorilevan5359]

You still made a beautiful drawing!!! Thanks for the honest review! Cheers! 🥰

[@WhitmoreReads]

Love this review. Your artwork is still beautiful. Would love to see you do that same piece in your favorite oil pastel and put Dracula makeup and a cape on. 🧛🏾🧛🏾‍♂️

[@simonang6890]

YES MORE REVIEWS !!! I will buy pastels for you to review!

[@momma8487]

i bought a huge set on mercari- i was soooooo upset because I LOVE their watercolors/acrylics. def not happy.. i’d rather the lightwish ones over these. i love your 11.22 reasoning. 😂❤

[@autumnstoptwo]

so no "scritchy scritchy"???? **smashes skateboard** 😂😂 thank you for the video, you fought hard to create this piece and i love the composition though i get what u mean about the way it layered lol

[@bryn1063]

They're so bad they don't even get a scratchy scratch 😔

[@starr-starr]

You do the most amazing artwork, no matter the medium.

[@junkyard_dog18]

i would like to see you just use pastels to your hearts content. i love watching you create no matter what it is, as long as you are having a good time

[@kathys7283]

Decision paralysis. - I'm 59. You have just helped me diagnose my own issues!! Thank you!!!

[@kathys7283]

If Vincent and Pablo were alive today, they would be wanting to be your friend!!!! You are rockin' talented!!!

[@morbidcuriosity969]

I genuinely think art teachers should show your videos in class or at least show pictures of your work because I used to HATE oil pastels until I found your videos and I saw what oli pastels could be! Now I love themmmm

[@lawrencescales9864]

Honestly I use like ten dollar cheapo oil pastels and love them. I’m so tempted by these kinds of fancy boxes but my kids set keeps me honest 😂😂

[@Kali-v2x]

I wanna live like you so bad i hope you the best blackbean , you should try landscape drawing with pastel or whatever you want to draw with ❤❤❤

[@mom.emma2010]

I really like you. You are very talented. I love your work. But you also have this great personality and you make me laugh, which is nice. ❣️🥰

[@nyomicasey]

Would love to see more sculpting from you

[@ozdevil4564]

ITS SO BEAUTIFUL I COULD KISS IT

[@airahurreny3571]

You should try the Hahnemuhle velvet paper for oil pastels, the paper feels like fabric and the colours soak in really well, you would see a big difference than normal paper!!!

[@paulah317]

I bought the same set when my local Michael's suddenly had the Van Gogh brand of watercolors and oil pastels on sale forv75% off. I paid about $6 for the set. I got the watercolors too for $1 a tube. And a tablet of mixed media paper AND the Rembrandt soft pastel sticks were on sale. All 75% off. The craziest thing is the Van Gogh and Rembrandt lines were never stocked in my local store. It's like they featured them for 2 weeks and when they all sold out the brand was never re-stocked. It was weird. I succumbed to consumerism and now need to use up my supplies......they aren't my favorite. Regardless....your artwork never disappoints!!!!

[@makennakarkosky6026]

I’m an artist toooo and I still don’t understand how you make shitty products look good!!!!! So good!!

[@imanimoonchild]

As always your drawing is beautiful ❤❤❤❤ But I don't like the Rembrandt pastels. The drawing looking waxing and it looks like you had to really press hard to get the pigment on the paper. Thank you for this video 😊 Enjoyable has always 💖💋

[@AMARVELGIRL]

I would LOVE to see you use yourself as the model in a picture inspired by "Ophelia". You are so expressive and it could be so interesting.

[@_ahorus]

Personally, as a mix media artist i love these pastels! They're so dry that I can get all the textures I need

[@Chez09s]

YAYY Another vid 🙈💗

[@CreativePhenomenonArt]

Omg I made video a while ago trying those. Ngl I was frustrated but I persevered and finished the piece . I totally agree with you tho they did Van Gogh DIRTY

[@ohsfer11820]

That art work is so beautiful

[@elmiraojaghian4741]

Whatever the pastels you paint wonderfully. Thanks for being funny

[@elisareyna7119]

OH and by the BY~~ I watched Black Christmas~~ one of your best tradition flix recommendations for Halloween~~ YASSS, I listen...lol!

[@moonlightgator]

Wow it looks really good, I think I prefer dryer pastels but I will never know because I am done with trying everything on the marker and just enjoy things I have. And this things include mostly colored pencils and watercolors and few other mediums here and there to mix with my 2 basics.

[@bluelobsterart]

That portrait is absolutely gorgeous though!

[@bethanytownsend5309]

Can't wait to see some spooky artwork Maybe something from the conjuring, insidious or something from Jordan peele

[@liesbethartlife]

Van Gogh is just student grade art supplies from Royal talens. The higher end oil pastels of that brand are the Rembrandt ones. They are also from a few years ago, but still not worth. Thank you for saying NO to overconsumption ❤

[@shannasisak]

Omg I laughed so much during this. Freaking love you! I grabbed a couple of Van Gogh oil pastels open stock and hated them. Will never buy again. Ugh. However like another commenter I do like their watercolors! 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

[@liamreverdy8478]

Great video and great artwork in my opinion! Just wondered what was the music we hear when you're showing the finished artwork?

[@godzandheros]

Opaqueness is a tricky thing when it comes to using pigments and it's not as simple as adding "chalk" or in this case it would be white to transparent pigments to make them opaque. They would have to use opaque pigments to make other transparent/semi transparent pigments opaque or semi opaque by mixing them together (using a cadmium with a phthalo for example) because by adding white you have the issue of colors becoming muddy because of the the addition of white being there when it's not supposed to and the pigment is also going to lose it's vibrance and luminosity with that addition as well. And I don't think the professional brands (ie Sennelier for example) would use cheap fillers like white to make a transparent pigment opaque and would just opt to not offer that (single) pigment at all in their oil pastel range, or would make sure it's labelled as transparent as they do have their place in the oil pastel art space (like creating super dark shadows when mixed together, which i know seems like it wouldn't because they are transparent but some of those transparent pigments pack a punch and create some of the darkest blues and purples and browns and even blacks).

[@lexielex2898]

I hate ghem too. I have the Mungyo and a. ouple of Sennelier. Last week I bought oilpastels from Artecho, 20 euros, for 72 colors. and I was Surprised by the quality. If you are just starting out with oil pastels, these are highly recommended. Soft, easy to blend and spread.

[@eeed264d3]

Thx, I wanted a review on these for soo long, these are the most expensive pasteles in my store and I was disappointed for spending so much money on them

[@berkakipek8991]

Hey i think you tried an old badge of Van Gogh oil pastels. My batch was definetly more pigmented and creamy then pentel oil pastels. Nice work keep it up. I tried mungyo Gallery oil pastels after your video and damn that was good. :D

[@Dioramadiy]

I feel like we have pretty much the same taste for oil pastels. I also didn`t like the Faber Castells and the Van Gogh. My absolute favorite are the Mungyo Gallery. ❤

[@londonsentosa2572]

Art challenge??? I would love to see a spooky face BUT limited to only using 'Halloween colors.' I'm thinking purple, green, and orange? Am I missin one? It would look so goodd

[@elizabethcaudle5682]

Okay but the final piece... ❤❤❤

[@The0320Angela]

I am mezmerised with the portrait you drew today. Last time I remember, Bristol paper is too smooth though. Maybe I missed out another detail.😅 edit: Nevermind, he used vellum bristol, which has tooth to apply on oil pastels. Maybe he could try Strathmore 500.