Monet Cafe Studio with Susan Jenkins

Join me in this pastel painting lesson where I will be creating 2 small studies of beautiful Autumn Trees! The color of fall are glorious and I will be spicing up the color a bit to make these paintings brilliant and alive with color. The first study is sped up a bit as I give commentary, but the second study is all real time! Feel free to follow along and I would love for you to share your results with me. How to Share: Instagram: Follow me and tag me https://www.instagram.com/susanjenkinsartist/ Facebook: Follow me and tag me https://www.facebook.com/theartofsusanjenkins/ Patreon: If you are a Patron of mine on my Patreon page you can share your work in our Homework Album. Click here to become a patron for only $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/SusanJenkins Products mentioned in this lesson: Canson MiTientes Earth Tones Pad: https://www.dickblick.com/items/canson-mi-teintes-drawing-papers-9-x-12-earth-tone-pad-24-sheets/ Reference Images from Unsplash.com Painting #1: https://unsplash.com/photos/N6TLmg2IHvg Painting #2: https://unsplash.com/photos/5TW8GzpcKTk ▽ My AMAZON Shop / (for Many Products Featured in Videos) 👇 ➞ https://www.amazon.com/shop/monetcafewithartistsusanjenkins (I earn money from qualifying purchases at no cost to you) ▽ My Patreon Page 👇 ➞ https://www.patreon.com/SusanJenkins ▽ My Etsy Shop 👇 ➞ https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheArtofSusanJenkins ▽ Visit my Website 👇 ➞ https://www.susanjenkinsfineart.com ▽ Monet Cafe' Apron👇 ➞ https://www.zazzle.com/monet_cafe_artist_apron-154857753734322697 ▽ My Instagram Link 👇 ➞ https://www.instagram.com/susanjenkinsartist/ ▽ My Facebook Page 👇 ➞ https://www.facebook.com/theartofsusanjenkins ▽ Facebook Group 👇"Monet Cafe' Art Group" ➞ https://www.facebook.com/groups/MonetCafeArtGroup

Check out this tutorial where I will share my technique for effectively and beautifully painting on wood with soft pastels! For the Full Real Time Tutorial (and extra content), please consider becoming a patron of mine on my Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/susanjenkins Reference Image from Unsplash.com : https://unsplash.com/photos/rfdt6Oqei8c PRODUCTS SEEN IN THIS LESSON: Arteza Wood Panels (set of 5):https://amzn.to/3fxFU12 Colourfix Primer (Australian Gray): https://www.dickblick.com/items/art-spectrum-pastel-primer-250-ml-australian-gray/ Jack Richeson Handrolled Landscape Set:https://amzn.to/3DUUcly Jack Richeson Handrolled Colorwheel Neutrals:https://amzn.to/3Dvw2g4 Spectrafix Degas Fixative: https://www.dickblick.com/items/spectrafix-spray-fixative-12-oz/ CHAPTERS: Products: 00:41 Board Prep: 02:01 Painting Tutorial: 03:38 Fixative Application: 18:25 12 Soft Pastel Techniques for Every Artist: https://youtu.be/ClowocXx4ao Music Credit: https://www.joshsnodgrass.com/ (Nothing But the Blood of Jesus) ▽ My Patreon Page 👇 ➞ https://www.patreon.com/SusanJenkins ▽ My Etsy Shop 👇 ➞ https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheArtofSusanJenkins ▽ Visit my Website 👇 ➞ https://www.susanjenkinsfineart.com ▽ Monet Cafe' Apron👇 ➞ https://www.zazzle.com/monet_cafe_artist_apron-154857753734322697 ▽ My Instagram Link 👇 ➞ https://www.instagram.com/susanjenkinsartist/ ▽ My Facebook Page 👇 ➞ https://www.facebook.com/theartofsusanjenkins ▽ Facebook Group 👇"Monet Cafe' Art Group" ➞ https://www.facebook.com/groups/MonetCafeArtGroup ▽ Monet Cafe' Art Store (with Fun Tee Shirts and More) 👇 ➞ https://monet-cafe-art-store.creator-spring.com/

I love making new discoveries in my Pastel Painting Journey!! And this is one I will be sure to use for many paintings. Over the years, I have created many videos on making your own homemade soft pastel surfaces, which is a great savings since so many professional pastel papers are quite expensive. One technique I use often is using watercolor paper and clear gesso to create a pastel surface that works quite well. A challenge to this technique, however, is that often the watercolor paper can buckle or curl when you add wet mediums... such as creating a wet underpainting, and then adding the clear gesso. This makes it a bit cumbersome when applying pastels. The paper usually flattens out after some time, but never completely flat in my case. So, that's why using this new product was so exciting for me! I wanted to try using 300 lb watercolor paper. In the past, I had only used 140 lb paper. So, I ordered some that happened to be what's called a "watercolor block". This means the pages are glued together on the sides, which keeps the paper nice and flat when adding any liquid mediums. Also, since the paper is 300 lb it is much thicker and takes lots of water without buckling. Not only did the surface stay completely flat while working, when I removed the top sheet from the watercolor block I was pleased to see that it was still flat and quite sturdy. The thickness of the paper also made the painting feel more professional than the thinner watercolor papers. This was an accidental discovery for me, and you know me.... I just had to share! Products Used in This Lesson: Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper / 300lb Block / 6 x 8 (comes in other sizes): https://amzn.to/3UySQn4 Mount Vision Iridescent Pastels (set of 15): https://amzn.to/3LD109U Clear Gesso: https://amzn.to/3y6d0LB Reference Photo from Juniper Canyon Flower Farm. Please only use this photo as a reference for painting. If you share your results, please give credit to the flower farm and this channel. (Artist's Etiquette: never sell your paintings that have been created from a tutorial). https://www.facebook.com/JuniperCanyonFlowerFarm/photos/404970441577970 ▽ My AMAZON Shop / (for Many Products Featured in Videos) 👇 ➞ https://www.amazon.com/shop/monetcafewithartistsusanjenkins (I earn money from qualifying purchases at no cost to you) ▽ My Patreon Page 👇 ➞ https://www.patreon.com/SusanJenkins ▽ My Etsy Shop 👇 ➞ https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheArtofSusanJenkins ▽ Visit my Website 👇 ➞ https://www.susanjenkinsfineart.com ▽ Monet Cafe' Apron👇 ➞ https://www.zazzle.com/monet_cafe_artist_apron-154857753734322697 ▽ My Instagram Link 👇 ➞ https://www.instagram.com/susanjenkinsartist/ ▽ My Facebook Page 👇 ➞ https://www.facebook.com/theartofsusanjenkins ▽ Facebook Group 👇"Monet Cafe' Art Group" ➞ https://www.facebook.com/groups/MonetCafeArtGroup ▽ Monet Cafe' Art Store (with Fun Tee Shirts and More) 👇 ➞ https://monet-cafe-art-store.creator-spring.com/

Join me in this tutorial where I feature a SUPER FUN Technique for beginning a pastel painting with Magical Color! In this lesson, I will share my technique for creating an amazingly vibrant underpainting using Derwent Inktense Blocks. These sticks of color are truly like magic when you add water! So, check out the lesson for one of my favorite colors to use for an underpainting, which results and a painting vibrating with color excitement. PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS LESSON: Derwent InkTense Blocks (12 Set has the Fuchsia Color I mention in the lesson): https://amzn.to/3SPEAp8 Lux Archval Sanded Pastel Paper: https://www.jerrysartarama.com/luxarchival-professional-sanded-art-papers Paul Rubens Pastel Sets (36 set & 40 set): 36 Set:https://amzn.to/3zKKaQA 40 Set: https://amzn.to/3Qj8gsJ ▽ My AMAZON Shop / (for Many Products Featured in Videos) 👇 ➞ https://www.amazon.com/shop/monetcafewithartistsusanjenkins (I earn money from qualifying purchases at no cost to you) ▽ My Patreon Page 👇 ➞ https://www.patreon.com/SusanJenkins ▽ My Etsy Shop 👇 ➞ https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheArtofSusanJenkins ▽ Visit my Website 👇 ➞ https://www.susanjenkinsfineart.com ▽ Monet Cafe' Apron👇 ➞ https://www.zazzle.com/monet_cafe_artist_apron-154857753734322697 ▽ My Instagram Link 👇 ➞ https://www.instagram.com/susanjenkinsartist/ ▽ My Facebook Page 👇 ➞ https://www.facebook.com/theartofsusanjenkins ▽ Facebook Group 👇"Monet Cafe' Art Group" https://www.facebook.com/groups/MonetCafeArtGroup

How to Paint Storm Clouds in Soft Pastel & Watercolor There is something so humbling when gazing upon a massive storm cloud. The power and beauty fills us with awe and perhaps a little fear. In this painting tutorial, with lots of real time footage, you will learn: 1. An easy technique for combining 2 colors to paint a storm cloud 2. Focal point strategies to allow your cloud to be the star of the painting 3. Techniques for creating a "silver lining" at the edge of a cloud 4. and much more! *NOTE: My Patrons on my Patreon Page will receive the Reference Image. Photo Credit to: Cindy Sanford To become a Patron of mine for only $5 per month, click here: http://www.Patreon.com/susanjenkins Materials List (products mentioned in this lesson): Pastelmat Pastel Paper (This is the 9" x 12" size): https://amzn.to/3S0awXs Arteza 36 Watercolor Set: https://arteza.com/products/watercolor-set-of-36-premium-half-pans-assorted-colors?a_aid=YouTube_SusanJenkins Chinese Watercolor Brush: https://amzn.to/3IYcDa3 Mount Vision Thunderstorm Gray Pastels: https://www.jacksonsart.com/en-us/mount-vision-soft-pastel-set-of-25-thunderstorm?___store=jacksonsart_us&utm_source=google&utm_medium=surfaces&gclid=Cj0KCQjwuO6WBhDLARIsAIdeyDLqlTpqGEt6l-MVPJDcJ-KRmwm8P67hwtfYEsS4vqkyRxlapWgbpC8aAundEALw_wcB Unison 120 Half Stick Set: https://www.jacksonsart.com/en-us/unison-colour-soft-pastel-set-of-120-half-sticks?___store=jacksonsart_us&utm_source=google&utm_medium=surfaces&gclid=Cj0KCQjwuO6WBhDLARIsAIdeyDLSakto7Mjjsgkni359D7RsX6_38etMp3DGiN6N8CVx0c_NRcjelroaAkVREALw_wcB Sennelier 120 Half Stick Set (a great value): https://amzn.to/3zrpZYZ Terry Ludwig Darks: Set 1:https://www.cheapjoes.com/terry-ludwig-soft-pastels-intense-darks-i-set-of-30.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=Cj0KCQjwuO6WBhDLARIsAIdeyDJGQbrPVIfAL89bBOhqcKKQDuw3Wcw_SD3dTQ9gB-N1KNKBLbTjZKkaAlILEALw_wcB Set 2: https://www.cheapjoes.com/terry-ludwig-soft-pastels-intense-darks-ii-set-of-30.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=Cj0KCQjwuO6WBhDLARIsAIdeyDKeMFWpAHjGQ9rOWHK4hM1cVRiqz8RammCmiMyAq3NBBNKiOpYhXasaAln0EALw_wcB ▽ My AMAZON Shop / (for Many Products Featured in Videos) 👇 ➞ https://www.amazon.com/shop/monetcafewithartistsusanjenkins (I earn money from qualifying purchases at no cost to you) ▽ My Patreon Page 👇 ➞ https://www.patreon.com/SusanJenkins ▽ My Etsy Shop 👇 ➞ https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheArtofSusanJenkins ▽ Visit my Website 👇 ➞ https://www.susanjenkinsfineart.com ▽ Monet Cafe' Apron👇 ➞ https://www.zazzle.com/monet_cafe_artist_apron-154857753734322697 ▽ My Instagram Link 👇 ➞ https://www.instagram.com/susanjenkinsartist/ ▽ My Facebook Page 👇 ➞ https://www.facebook.com/theartofsusanjenkins ▽ Facebook Group 👇"Monet Cafe' Art Group" https://www.facebook.com/groups/MonetCafeArtGroup

Pastel Painting Tutorial - How to Use Neutral Colors for Beautiful Paintings PLUS! Bonus Content - How to Make Your Own Neutrals Join me in this painting lesson where I create a scene of gestural violet flowers with a mostly neutral palette. There are many advantages to painting with neutrals: 1. They are easy on the eyes giving the viewer a feeling of calm 2. They are humble... that might sound strange, but I think of them as colors that don't need to take center stage or be in the lime-light. They are quite content in being supporting characters in your paintings, allowing the more brilliant colors to steal the show and focal point energy. 3. They feel natural and organic - While we LOVE brilliant color in art, too much color can result in a painting that feels artificial or garish. Using neutrals will result in a painting that feels more true to life and natural. Reference Image from Unsplash.com: (*Note- I only used the ref image for color inspiration and created most of the painting from imagination) - https://unsplash.com/photos/jbTQq7e2MDY Chapters: Bonus Section! How to Create Your Own Neutrals - 01:41 Products Used - 04:53 Painting Demonstration - 06:01 Product List: Jack Richeson Handrolled Pastels / Color Wheel Neutrals - Currently on Sale on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3QiAX9z Lux Archival Sanded Pastel Paper: https://www.jerrysartarama.com/luxarchival-professional-sanded-art-papers?gclid=Cj0KCQjw_7KXBhCoARIsAPdPTfj-7UXmZ874mcpYDtnR_jn8l8qXbSOdLQCBMl27lqNSNvB30ACP4CUaArTlEALw_wcB Prismacolor Nupastel / Spruce Blue number 305 / I used this one for the initial sketch and underpainting at beginning of tutorial. Apparently this pastel is getting hard to find as an individual stick. You can find it in the 96 set below and by buying in it bulk (12 sticks): 96 Set: https://www.dickblick.com/items/prismacolor-nupastels-set-assorted-colors-set-of-96/ 12 Sticks: https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/57318107 This Original Painting Available in my Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1266843006/original-pastel-painting-purple-flower?ref=listings_manager_grid ▽ My AMAZON Shop / (for Many Products Featured in Videos) 👇 ➞ https://www.amazon.com/shop/monetcafewithartistsusanjenkins (I earn money from qualifying purchases at no cost to you) ▽ My Patreon Page 👇 ➞ https://www.patreon.com/SusanJenkins ▽ My Etsy Shop 👇 ➞ https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheArtofSusanJenkins ▽ Visit my Website 👇 ➞ https://www.susanjenkinsfineart.com ▽ Monet Cafe' Apron👇 ➞ https://www.zazzle.com/monet_cafe_artist_apron-154857753734322697 ▽ My Instagram Link 👇 ➞ https://www.instagram.com/susanjenkinsartist/ ▽ My Facebook Page 👇 ➞ https://www.facebook.com/theartofsusanjenkins ▽ Facebook Group 👇"Monet Cafe' Art Group" https://www.facebook.com/groups/MonetCafeArtGroup