Are soft pastels toxic? How to paint with them safely + timelapse painting

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Жыл бұрын

Today I’m talking about soft pastel toxicity, whether or not they are toxic, my experiences with them and the measures I take to paint safely. There’s not a lot of information about it so I hope it’s helpful 😊
In the background I’m working on one of my pastel pencils paintings that soon will be up for sale in my online store together with some other of my works.
Some resources:
ACMI cerfified products list: members.acmiart.org/files/Cur... you can see here if your materials have been tested and have de AP (approved product) or CL (cautionary label) label.
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@rachelrochelle3714 Жыл бұрын

This video is so helpful. I'm an oil/acrylic painter and recently started practicing with pastels. The colors are so beautiful and vibrant but I realized how quickly the dust got everywhere and inhaling tiny particles made my throat feel scratchy. I am still learning how to use them properly so thank you for uploading this.

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad it was helpful! 🙏🏻❤ I have heard that from many artists so I think it must be pretty common unfortunately

@TheAgigi3 Жыл бұрын

@@YolandaBlazquezo.o

@user-vj5pl9ne4z 8 ай бұрын

However, for some people painting with oils is worse. I cannot bear the fumes, constant cough. There are lots of videos you should constantly ventilate with oils. I never had problems with pastels, you can make a dust catcher from foil underneath the painting so nothing lands on the floor.

@recreepy 9 ай бұрын

Your paintings are significant and valuable to the world of art.

@YolandaBlazquez 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@melissatobiaart Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making a video on this. I think back to years ago when I was young and didn’t really think about this stuff and health and I would blow the pastel dust in the air and I developed a case of COPD, I didn’t really fully think about it until over 10 years ago when I was pregnant

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

I feel you 🥲 when we are young we don’t think about these things and the consequences of what we do. I studied fine arts in college and never thought about safety in the classrooms or elsewhere, even though we were like 50 people painting in a closed environment (windows closed) and each of us had an open pot of solvent/turpentine… unsurprisingly I got chest pain .

@leticiaalves7513 Жыл бұрын

Hey! I'm from Brazil and just found your channel. You inspired me to start with oil pastel! Thank you very much for the tips and for the beautiful videos :)

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

And thanks to you for your lovely comment ❤ I hope you like oil pastels!

@kuraicraft 11 ай бұрын

this painting is stunning

@YolandaBlazquez 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@user-qu5uw4ij5r 11 ай бұрын

Such soft skin, amazing

@YolandaBlazquez 11 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@lyssasletters3232 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful work!❤

@YolandaBlazquez 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@juliehardinera9345 Ай бұрын

Yes, you're correct I also wearing face mask 🥰

@silvia_art 29 күн бұрын

Hi Yolanda, I like very much your Painting 😊 I usually paint with oil or acrylic paint, but I often paint with Pan Pastels and pastel pencils on Pastelmat: they are great and they don't make much dust

@YolandaBlazquez 29 күн бұрын

I always wanted to try Pan pastels but was afraid of them creating lots of dust, I’m glad to know they don’t! Thank you ☺️ do you feel like you need many colors?

@silvia_art 29 күн бұрын

@@YolandaBlazquezhi, there are many sets, but it's possibile to buy colours individually. There are 80 colours, but it's not necessary to buy all, because you can combine multiple colors. I use soft tools with them.

@TJ-solideogloria Жыл бұрын

I draw with colored pencils but, I can relate to this because I cannot use certain fibers when sewing dolls, such as polyfil or fibrous acrylic blend roving-like yarns. My throat feels so irritated after using those things. Thankfully I found alternatives and use a mask when I stuff my dolls. Gorgeous work you do!

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

That’s a shame as well, never thought about it. I do sewing but mostly use natural fibers and never had a reaction. I’m happy that you found an alternative 🙂

@AzazelsWings 7 ай бұрын

I've frequently had a scratchy throat, it's never occurred to me that it could be from fibers I use. Thanks for your comment!❤

@TJ-solideogloria 7 ай бұрын

@@AzazelsWingsoh wow! Hi 👋🏻…I hope you’re able to find a solution! I now stuff my dolls with carded lambs wool. I don’t mind the smell, so it’s perfect 😊👍🏻

@LaviPerchik Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I've been using soft pastels for a few years, and unfortunately came to the conclusion that in various ways it can reach my digestive system, and cause some serious problems. My solution was to use a HEPA air purifier, a mask, designated clothes and after a session wipe everything and take a shower before eating anything. But it has been such a hussle that I've also made the switch to oil pastels lately. Saw your other video about using pastelmat for oil pastels - which makes blending with your fingers much easier - thanks for that tip!

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Wow I’m actually shocked you felt it but very worth it to take measures, the issue as you said is that it’s a hassle and ends up stopping you from actually wanting to paint. I tried painting on my balcony but there’s always something: rain, strong wind or glare 🥲 I ended up using only pastel pencils with a mask. Painting carefully didn’t make any visible dust at all but it’s also not the same as using the sticks. Oil pastels are more convenient and healthier but way messier.

@LaviPerchik Жыл бұрын

@@YolandaBlazquez Yes, I think that if I ever use pastels anytime soon it will just be pencils for now. As my studio also happens to be my bedroom, it's just too stressful to have all this dust with heavy metals in the air for hours. Also had some health issues with charcoal - but found that only using a mask solved my problems, so less anxious about using it. I did find that Polychromos pencils can be a sort of a substitute for the pastel pencils when working with oil pastels - especially on the pastelmat paper. Really helps when you need to redefine edges.

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you! I will try that, I will also get one or two dark neocolors for that as well. Floating dust is always bad but at least I make sure my soft pastels and pencils don’t contain heavy metals. That’s why I don’t have any Sennelier soft pastels, they have cadmium and such and I don’t know which colors do.

@gabrielasouza4655 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thank you! ♥️

@shreyasfineart Жыл бұрын

Superb 👍 i have the exact same box easel 😊

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤️ I love it, use it aaaall the time with all media

@ZahraAhmede-my7qh 8 ай бұрын

thank you so much for your helpful videos. i have a question, what kind of drawing paper do you recommend for soft pastle painting

@YolandaBlazquez 8 ай бұрын

You’re welcome ☺️ I’m glad they’re helpful. I think it comes down to preference and what’s available to you. I personally prefer sanded papers because they allow for layering

@qeri.q Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

🥰

@anahenriques. Жыл бұрын

First of, what a beautiful painting. I understand the concerns with pastel sticks and I wonder how you feel about *PanPastels* or if you heard of/ used them at all.

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Ana ❤ I have never tried PanPastels but I’ve heard of them. I imagine that applied carefully with sponges don’t release much powder to the air. I guess it would be worse using a brush but I honestly don’t know.

@anahenriques. Жыл бұрын

@@YolandaBlazquez they’re really good. When used on pastelmat I have pretty much no dust falling off. I invested on pure pigments and mix them on a piece of palette or printing paper, but you can also apply them directly to the paper with the sponge applicators.

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

@@anahenriques. it’s good to know ☺thank you

@deboramissoorten6765 11 ай бұрын

Just discovered your channel and appreciate your information and admire your skills making these beautiful portraits , I am an oilpainter and charcoal /pencil drawer so I was intruiged by the use of these pastel pencils , can you inform le which brand you use ? Thank you and I wish you a beautiful week 🍀

@YolandaBlazquez 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I also paint with oils 🙂 had no issue with pastels or pastel pencils. The pencils that I have are from different brands and got them open stock as I was needing more. I have all lightfast colors from Carbothello (soft buttery and affordable), a few from Faber Castell Pitt (the hardest), some more from Caran d’Ache (the softest and most expensive), and a couple from Derwent (beautiful muted earthy tones). I like them all and use them together based on the color.

@deboramissoorten6765 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for all yr info 🙏@@YolandaBlazquez

@YolandaBlazquez 10 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome 😊 @@deboramissoorten6765

@peonieglow5005 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful question which pastel pencils are u using carandache stabilo I cld see . These Beautiful light beige soft pinks pls. Pencil brand n numbers thanks🎉

@YolandaBlazquez 7 ай бұрын

I have pastel pencils from Caran d’Ache, stabilo, Pitt and Derwent but I don’t know which particular ones I used here 🙂

@peonieglow5005 7 ай бұрын

Thank you

@melissatobiaart Жыл бұрын

I have a heap Dustbuster that as I work I vacuum off the dust off my artwork so I don’t breathe it in, since I have asthma

@melissatobiaart Жыл бұрын

I meant hepa

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

I do that too with my vacuum cleaner when excess dust gets on the surface of the paper but the particles that get in the air still cause me trouble. I’m glad that it works for you though. I may look into getting a strong air purifier to have next to my easel

@thanfiyafarvin7 10 ай бұрын

Can you upload a video tutorial for beginners

@YolandaBlazquez 9 ай бұрын

I will try 🙂

@chlovisart 11 ай бұрын

Yolanda yo tengo colores de éstos y no sabía que eran,tóxicos

@YolandaBlazquez 11 ай бұрын

Si tienes buena ventilación en casa, no eres muy sensible y no utilizas los que tienen metales pesados no creo que pase nada si sigues algunas de las medidas que recomiendo. Para mí teniendo ventilación con llegar una mascarilla es suficiente 🙂

@chlovisart 11 ай бұрын

@@YolandaBlazquez Yolanda gracias por tu información

@portgree 7 ай бұрын

I loved using pastels, but had to stop due to my sinus issues.

@YolandaBlazquez 7 ай бұрын

I think it’s much more common than it seems. I’m sorry, I miss them too

@itswizydog 3 ай бұрын

Thinking I'm just going to throw them away

@YolandaBlazquez 3 ай бұрын

Your soft pastels? That would be a shame although I cannot say I’m using mine that much

@royalfrostrose6545 Жыл бұрын

My childhood ass made makeup out of cheap pastels😅

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

🙈 ouch well, we all do silly things… if it makes you feel any better in art school we had rooms with very poor or nonexistent ventilation and like 50 open jars of solvent at all times….