What Can You Paint with Only 1 Set of Soft Pastels? - Paul Ruben Pastels

[@corgan0759]

Susan I never tire of your videos!!! ❤

[@monetcafe]

You're the best! Thank you so much!

[@MsKristenoxoxo]

Amazing watching it all pull together as I stare at my blank paper! One day I hope to be able to make something! Lol!

[@janetford5632]

Hi Susan! I have been following you for a couple of months. I joined Monet Cafe and have watched so many of your videos including this one. I've tried a number of your tuitorials and have learned so much. I love your style and especially love your comments on your faith as I am also a Christian. I just joined your patron and I'm looking forward to that. I am an acrylic artist but really enjoying pastels thanks to you.

[@monetcafe]

Wonderful Janet! And I’m so happy to have you as part of the Patreon family! Bless you sweetheart! And many of the principles in my lessons apply across other mediums as well. I actually have a video coming soon where I combine acrylic and pastel! Thanks again sweetie and bless you for your support.

[@monetcafe]

Hi Artists!! This painting tutorial is easy to follow and it's also encouraging to know that there is a set of soft pastels, Paul Rubens 40 Set, that is very affordable and a great quality. !! amzn.to/39KmGT0

[@susanhester]

Beautiful!

[@lynneellis2647]

Thank you for all the hard work you put in to bring us these videos. This is another great video. Loved the music!

[@ellymeerleveldt614]

Beautiful painting Susan thank you❤️🇱🇷

[@monetcafe]

You are oh so welcome, Elly!

[@lucyspastels]

As always, I love learning from the color choices you make to make the painting your own, not just a replication of a resource photo, and to see how you place color to show the influence of light on objects. For instance, adding the orange light flowing behind the trees that are closer to the viewer gives such a sense of depth and makes me want to walk to that space. Watching one of your videos each morning has become my daily inspiration, encouraging me to spend more time in my studio. Thank you 🙏

[@monetcafe]

Thanks so much Gill! It blesses me to know that my lessons are not only helpful but inspiring. God bless you!

[@rileystanch3357]

What a beautiful painting! As always, your art is absolutely gorgeous, Mrs. Jenkins. I love watching your paintings come together from start to finish, they are such an inspiration, and have such a sweet atmosphere about them that make me feel very happy. 🥰 I loved the music, too, such a pretty tune!

[@monetcafe]

Riley... bless you. Your comment was so nice for me to read :)

[@canadaverydry]

Whatever drop into your hands, it always turn out beaufifully!!

[@monetcafe]

You are toooooooooooo sweet my friend!

[@Rosa-mb5yp]

Watching you bring a painting to life is so inspirational. I appreciate the way you walk us through the reasoning of putting colors down and why they work together. Thank you so much for sharing with us🤗

[@monetcafe]

Thank you Rosa!!! You made Me smile!

[@teehee4163]

Wow. I am going to give this a try real soon. I have never used pastel but I recently got a small set. I am so glad I found your channel, because you have a lot of useful tips. Thanks for making your videos so comprehensive. I plan to watch this one again so I can follow along with my own pastels with you. 😁👍

[@marleneroseman5136]

Thank you for demonstrating with this set of Paul Ruben pastels. You really showed how to manage with a limited palette of colours. I enjoyed watching how you developed the painting into a warm, lovely scene!

[@cluelesspotterclod]

So pretty!

[@sonteeg]

Thank you for the painting and inspiration.

[@monetcafe]

You are so welcome! It's truly my pleasure :)

[@loredanavacca8587]

Bellissimo! Complimenti! 🤩👏💕

[@BillieMoan]

You had me worried at the beginning of this video, but oh boy did this turn out beautifully!

[@monetcafe]

Ha ha! I’m often worried at the beginning of paintings myself! LOL.

[@tradingpostfarms]

I don't even use soft pastels. Though I actually do have this set. But I just can't help from watching your process. The way you utilize color is something to behold.

[@monetcafe]

Awwww!!! Thanks so much!! 😊😊😊💜💜💜

[@joycewickman3249]

I love this one,Susan. The sunlight and other colors in it are so pleasing to the eye. Thanks for the great instruction. I so enjoy painting with you!

[@donnacopic8270]

Love your work !

[@amytran2570]

Another great lesson Susan! Besides being an awesome artist, you are also a great teacher. Thank you for sharing your talents through these great lessons.

[@mifasola1]

Very cool!

[@nancyfalk1469]

You make it look so easy! I love the way you explain the steps and the color tones. I know I spend too much time on details at the get go! Thank you for sharing this!

[@scooterose100]

Beautiful! All of your work is beautiful and I thank because I have learned so much from you! God bless you for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@qaisbenjamin8238]

😎😎😎,,,that was cool, thanks

[@monetcafe]

Awesome @qaisbenjamin8238, I appreciate that so much!

[@ElizabethBattle]

I'll admit, my first response at the very beginning of the video was, "Define 'affordable,' Susan." 😆 But it turns out these really ARE affordable! Amazing! Thank you for sharing this.

[@monetcafe]

I know, right!! Surprisingly inexpensive for the quality.

[@SH-eb9hg]

Fascinating to watch! Thank you. So interesting to see how long you continue to add detail. When you do it, it enhances the finished artwork so much. When I do it, everything turns dark and is overworked! Sigh!

[@monetcafe]

Don’t worry sweetheart… I had so many failed paintings but I’m just stubborn I guess! Ha ha!

[@sandrajones9250]

That was amazing! I actually did a pastel that looks good. Thank you!

[@atvalleau]

Hi Susan! Great video. Very informative AND entertaining. In reference to your comment about Clairefontaine's Pastemat: the surface doesn't actually use sand, but I think it is some sort of cellulose or celluloid composition. In any case, it is a wonderful sutface for lots of different media. I love it for oil pastel and colored pencil.

[@monetcafe]

Thanks for sharing! Great info!!

[@atvalleau]

@@monetcafe You're most welcome!

[@1DaTJo]

Dear Susan, Your mastery of impressionist colour is amazing. One day I want to be great like you! Can Australians buy from your Amazon store?

[@monetcafe]

Thanks so much sweetheart!!! And as long as the products are available in Australia you should be able to buy through my Amazon Shop. Just be sure to check the shipping costs obviously. I know that many of my patrons from my patreon page that are from Australia share with me the extreme costs of getting art supplies :(

[@germana944]

Grazie.

[@marytesta3003]

There is a 72 color set that appears to have other colors than the 2 combined sets. Odd. Thank you for a great review and beautiful painting.

[@missdeesaccount]

Hi Susan! I have a difficult time picking the colours for a painting and it's difficult to see the colours because I'm used to realism. I just don't see all the colours that you do. It's so hard!! I have numerous sets and I just can't do it correctly. It's very frustrating. What do I do? Thank you Susan!

[@ElizabethBattle]

I think Susan mentioned that it helps to think in terms of value first, then color. Once you determine the values in your painting or reference, you can choose a different color than what you see as long as the value is the same. You can choose a color that adds more depth or contrast or mood; as long as it's the same value and is true to nature, other colors will work. I hope I have that right! 😊

[@missdeesaccount]

@@ElizabethBattle Thamk you so much!! That makes it much clearer. Enjoy your painting Elizabeth!! Thank you too Susan!! Take care everyone!!

[@LynxieDove]

Out of curiosity, we're you able to find out whether these pastels were available open stock? Apologies if you'VE already addressed that question in another video but I haven't seen other new ones show up. (Yes I'm subscribed.) Thank you:)

[@monetcafe]

Hi Lynxie… Doesn’t appear that these are available in open stock. FYI…They do have another set of 35 pastels that they’ll be sending me soon and I’ll be doing another product review tutorial.

[@marytesta3003]

No open stock with Paul Rubens.

[@Horsewoman-pt2ku]

Is that popcorn like pipe foam pastelers used for blending? I have never seen the pipe foam but I know what packing popcorn is.

[@monetcafe]

Yes, it’s actually quite similar. The type I have is a bit softer than pipe foam insulation, but it works great.

[@Horsewoman-pt2ku]

I thought you might be interested to know that on Amazon Sennelier has a box of half stick 40 count for $40 which they run constantly. You just have to watch for it. Also Sennelier has the half stick 120 count for $120. Again you have to watch for it. Tfs

[@monetcafe]

Yes!!! It seems that You can find some pretty good prices on Amazon for Sennelier pastel sets. I’m often sharing this with my patrons on my Patreon page. The 120 half sticks set called the Paris collection is such a great buy.

[@loati94]

Does alcohol warp paper like water does?

[@valeriaandrade7661]

Neither sheep nor cow! When I opened the reference photo link it was called herd of pigs 🐖 😂

[@monetcafe]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 my poor eyes!!! My vision keeps getting worse. I do love pigs though. Ha ha

[@deepak2049]

A pastel painting is never complete, the artist stops refining it