From Dull to Dazzling: Transforming Pastels with Luminous Techniques

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Monet Cafe' with Artist Susan Jenkins

Күн бұрын

Are you ready to take your pastel paintings from dull to DAZZLING? I'm thrilled to share with you my easy technique that will elevate your pastel paintings to new heights of brilliance and luminosity.
Since soft pastels are an opaque medium it's hard to get the luminosity as you can with translucent mediums like watercolor. But not to fear if you are dreaming of creating color that glows in your pastel paintings. I have discovered a simple technique that will produce pastel works that shine with vibrant color.
What's the Trick?
By combining the translucency of acrylic ink and soft pastels on a white surface, you can create paintings that not only capture the eye but also the heart and soul of your viewers.
🎨 What You'll Discover:
The Magic of White Surfaces: Learn why starting with a white surface can dramatically enhance the vibrancy and depth of your pastel paintings.
The Power of Acrylic Ink: Dive into the world of acrylic ink, a translucent medium that, when used ingeniously, creates a luminous underpainting that shines through your pastels, adding a layer of richness and complexity that is truly mesmerizing.
Step-by-Step Tutorial: Follow along as I demonstrate my unique process, from preparing the white surface to applying acrylic ink, and finally layering pastels to achieve effects that seem to glow from within.
Tips & Techniques: Gain insider knowledge on selecting the right materials, mixing colors, and applying them to create stunning, light-filled compositions.
Products Used in This Lesson: (in order of appearance)
Pastelmat pastel paper: Pads: shrsl.com/4eshc / Sheets: shrsl.com/4eshg
Tombow Grayscale Markers: amzn.to/3wiJbsN
Acrylic Ink by Daler Rowney: shrsl.com/4esid
colors used: Burnt Umber / Dark Green / Purple Lake / Florescent Pink
Acrylic Ink by Amsterdam: shrsl.com/4esih
colors used: Turquoise Blue / Azo Orange
Sennelier Paris Collection: amzn.to/3HRG8KX
Terry Ludwig Darks:
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@tamarajanerikiti91 5 ай бұрын

Loved your demonstration with these inks and pastels. I can’t wait to give this a go over the weekend. Thank you Susan.

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

Awesome @tamarajanerikiti91, I appreciate that so much! Happy painting!!

@Jeannine754 5 ай бұрын

Awesomeness! 😊

@alexklette1138 4 ай бұрын

So cool! Thank you Susan! ❤ and thank you for keeping your Patreon so affordable! It is truly a gift.

@monetcafe 4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!🤗

@rockindavebyron3960 5 ай бұрын

WOW, THAT'S BEAUTIFUL!!! Thanks for the Inspiration, because of you, my journey in art & this medium, I really do appreciate it, you are GREAT, have a Blessed day, God Bless!!!

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful! thank you so much Rockin Dave! That makes me so happy.

@jennw6809 5 ай бұрын

I definitely have started with the vase and then had no room left for the flowers 🤣 I *always* like my watercolors better when I leave some of the paper showing! I love how this one turned out, and that you didn't cover the whole underpainting, which was really lovely on its own!

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Jen. I’ve done that before where I start a sketch and have no room to finish it. That’s why I like to make little marks early on to keep me within the borders. And yes, I love letting the watercolor or underpainting show through. It keeps things looking so impressionistic and painterly.

@chezkastle 5 ай бұрын

I love this! I love using acrylic inks with pastels

@rosaliefunk1629 5 ай бұрын

Bright, beautiful, colorful, cheerful, happy, wonderful!!! Thank you!

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

Glad you like it! I really do love this technique.

@dianecourtney2724 5 ай бұрын

So happy I found you 🥰 WOW ! How beautiful 🌷💕💗🌷

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

I’m so happy you found my channel too, Diane! Blessings, new Art friend!

@bibibrin5035 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful, vibrant, spring energy throughout! ❤ I'm going to look for your patreon site immediately.

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

@nanwright2366 29 күн бұрын

wonderful! thanks!

@monetcafe 28 күн бұрын

Thank you so much, @nanwright2366! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!

@nancyloomis3046 5 ай бұрын

Hi Susan...I purchased the Sennelier Paris Collection last fall. They are absolutely gorgeous. I was so lucky to find them on Amazon at that super-low price you mentioned...like $120+! I felt so lucky! I had never used such high quality soft pastels before and was just amazed! I'm anxious to see what you do here with the addition of acrylic inks. Thanks! 😊😊😊

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful! That was a great price!

@laurenkris9384 5 ай бұрын

I love this! Your painting was prettier than the actual photo! Can not wait to try this.

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

YAY!! Thank you! @laurenkris9384 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!

@marit4660 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, Susan! I love watching your beautiful paintings come to life. Even your underpaintings are gorgeous on their own. Thank you for the tip re: acrylic inks and leaving some white!

@letistiles853 5 ай бұрын

Can wait to use these inks !

@susanreinersuedahl 5 ай бұрын

What a great demo! Thanks Susan.

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, @susanreinersuedahl! I'm so glad you liked it! Happy Painting!

@franksullivan1873 5 ай бұрын

Gorgeous color!

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Frank!

@alenaabakumova1525 5 ай бұрын

Просто чудо урок, Сьюзан спасибо за красоту🎉

@monetcafe 3 ай бұрын

Спасибо огромное, @alenaabakumova1525! Я так рада, что вам понравилось! Приятной живописи!

@Andrew48590 5 ай бұрын

I wish I could give this video to likes! This video was amazing!

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

Awesome @Andrew48590, I appreciate that so much!

@modernartbyamy 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful and inspiring ❤

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

Awesome @modernartbyamy, I appreciate that so much!

@cyborgzulu2011 5 ай бұрын

Freaked me out this morning seeing this video upload. I literally have the same exactly color of acrylic ink (and same company) and I just playing with the inks! It's awesome.

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

Whoa…. That’s crazy awesome! Wow, have fun!

@monev4456 2 ай бұрын

Wow! It’s gorgeous!!!💕

@monetcafe Ай бұрын

🙂 🙂 🙂 ❤, @monev4456 ty! I so appreciate you!

@doloresvincent8987 5 ай бұрын

Magnifique !

@janinafisher101 5 ай бұрын

Gorgeous!

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, @janinafisher101! I'm so glad you liked it!

@janinafisher101 5 ай бұрын

@@monetcafe So weird...I have no idea why this shows me as janinafisher101! But yeah, I absolutely love it!

@gigiartstudiowithartistvir3919 2 ай бұрын

I love this method. Edited to add: It's sad how expensive art supplies have gotten. I'm glad I ordered large sheets of Pastelmat years ago and cut down to desired size. I'm currently working on a large painting using Panpastels and a large sheet of Pastelmat, but on my next one I'm going to try the acrylic ink. Thanks for sharing.

@Anonymoi 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful! I recently found an artist named Andrew Moodie, who is new to KZfaq, who uses this technique with landscapes. I went all-in on buying acrylic inks a couple years ago when I first heard of them and then ended up struggling to decide how to actually use them. This is such an interesting technique with such potential for bright, painterly results. I’m not sure why, aware of the possibility of using watercolor as an underpainting, I didn’t think of acrylic ink for that purpose.

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for that comment. I’m so thankful that my technique inspired you to use your acrylic inks! Have fun!

@charmainbain3965 5 ай бұрын

I only just now discovered your channel and I was soo impressed I gave you a like and subscribed right away. Looking forward to following your work!

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful! That makes me so happy! Hope you learn lots.

@billwatson4561 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much,I must have a go , I am very impressed. I live in Dublin Ireland

@shahraad 5 ай бұрын

KZfaq really needs a ❤️ button, liking this video is not enough to show how much I really ❤️❤️❤️ this beautiful picture and all the tips you gave 🌸🪷

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

Awwww…. Bless your sweet heart!❤️ I appreciate that so much☺️☺️☺️

@jjoy2866 5 ай бұрын

That was supercool thank you for that demonstration really loved it. Your art is awesome 🤩 🖌️🎨🙏🖼️

@joycewickman1148 5 ай бұрын

So beautiful ! I can't wait to try this painting with the acrylic underpainting. I will watch you on patreon to get the full lesson! Thanks for your great instruction!

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

Hope to get to see what you create Joyce!

@pam5670 5 ай бұрын

I love your work. I get so inspired.

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! That truly blesses me!☺️❤️😁❤️🎨

@sophiaannelizabeth 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful!

@bonniebiancardi1829 5 ай бұрын

I bought my set of Sennelier Paris set for $99! Some years ago. Love your work 😄

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

Wow, that was a fantastic price! I’ve never seen them that low. Way to go, Bonnie!

@dariabuczynski9711 5 ай бұрын

What fun. I will try this technique. Thank you.

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

Great! Hope you have fun!

@nancyloomis3046 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful painting...and it does pop! Wow!

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@ashleyevans3330 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely stunning 😍

@monetcafe 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, @ashleyevans3330! Your comment blessed me.

@alatsaf 5 ай бұрын

Gorgeous

@alenaabakumova1525 2 ай бұрын

Отличная скетч -- работа 🍓🍓👍Почему ,так мало лайков ? Надо поддерживать художника !

@monetcafe 2 ай бұрын

Awwww…. Thank you so much!😊

@klaudiadollbaum6382 5 ай бұрын

Love this ❤

@TjVoelkerArt 2 ай бұрын

I'm excited to try this! I just joined your patreon page. I need to learn how to use soft pastels. Thanks for keeping it so affordable!

@monetcafe 2 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! i’m so happy to have you in my Patreon family! It’s a beautiful group of aspiring artists. Enjoy and if I haven’t already sent you a welcome letter I will soon. it will have good information about navigating my Patreon page.

@TjVoelkerArt 2 ай бұрын

@@monetcafe thank you! I look forward to it and to meeting everyone.

@sherrysvesnik7711 5 ай бұрын

❤ Gorgeous!!

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Sherry. This is a really fun way to paint.

@Midgy21747 5 ай бұрын

Love pastel mat but so expensive. Thanks for a great tutorial.

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

It really is! These art supplies can get pricey. That’s why I often make my own surfaces. 👍🏻😁☺️

@FloritaLorita 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing these lovely, informative videos! I believe I'll subscribe to your patreon channel!!

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, @FloritaLorita! Your comment blessed me. We would love to have you as part of the family!

@user-pc5ou9ep8s 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your talent and knowledge with us. I enjoy you so much. I am in NC and my name is Pamela McLean 😊❤😊

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

You are so welcome, Pamela! I was born in North Carolina, and my whole family is from the western North Carolina region. I really miss it now.

@pennyzahurones797 5 ай бұрын

Very beautiful Susan!❤

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@sherrytitusthomasart677 5 ай бұрын

Is there a link to find the bamboo brush? What size are you using? Thank you. It’s so beautiful

@DieterPrivate 4 ай бұрын

Do the pastels have enough grip on the acrylic layer? Otherwise great result with this technique. Using inks like inktense would maybe allow some of the grip of the paper.

@jenalouise9813 5 ай бұрын

Love this so much. I'm going to try this. Question, do you spray the finished piece with a fixative or varnish it?

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. I actually never spray or varnish a finished pastel painting. It always darkens the color. It is best protected under glass. But I do temporarily store them in clear bags prior to shipping or framing.

@jekaterinanemeth3052 5 ай бұрын

🎉🎉🎉👌🤗🤩💐🌹🌺🍀💙💛

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

🙂 🙂 🙂 ❤, @jekaterinanemeth3052 ty!!

@FRAN2639 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful. How much do you have to tweak an Unsplash photo, or is it necessary.

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, Fran, and that’s a great question. Often I don’t have to tweak an Unsplash photo at all because I often find ones that are so beautiful and wonderfully composed. In some cases, I will change them from portrait to landscape mode or remove elements that are unnecessary. Recently, Unsplash has started allowing some photographers to Require a subscription to use their work. I don’t think it matters that much if you’re painting from the image, but if you wanted to use it for something with the actual photo, you would definitely want to subscribe to the Unsplash account.

@joanneruppen1141 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful , do the inks fade?

@monetcafe 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, @joanneruppen1141! I'm so glad you liked it! They don't! :) Happy Painting!

@barbibarnum 5 ай бұрын

Is your painting up on an easel or flat? The ink reaction blooms make it look flat but it’s presented like you’re up on an easel.

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

It's on an easel. I do sometimes work flat, but prefer an easel :)

@candicewoodard8575 5 ай бұрын

Does this work on Uart?

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

Yes…. Should work great on UArt. Even though the surface is cream, and there’s a little more texture, I still think it will work nicely.

@pam5670 5 ай бұрын

If I join as a patron, will you help with how to make copies of original work and how to sell work art work. ??

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

I don’t have much content of those topics, but perhaps it’s something I can address in future tutorials.

@franksullivan1873 5 ай бұрын

If you use another person’s art for reference how much do you need to change to truly and legally make your creation absolutely yours?I heard you must alter at least a third of the composition….is that true?

@monetcafe 5 ай бұрын

I typically don’t use other artists work to re-create from, but I will use it as inspiration. Personally, I think you should change more than a third if you’re going to attempt that. And these percentages are a bit hard to measure, right? One thing you could do is Flip the image horizontally and perhaps crop it differently. But again, this is a tricky thing because you don’t ever want another artist to come back and say you’ve copied their work.

@franksullivan1873 5 ай бұрын

@@monetcafeThank you for responding.Very informative.