STOP! 10 Pastelmat Mistakes to Avoid (Improve your Pastelmat + Colored Pencil Artwork)
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- Would you like to improve your techniques on Pastelmat with colored pencil? Then be sure to avoid these 10 Pastelmat mistakes. BONUS: I show real examples of artists making each mistake and teach you how to fix the mistakes and how to AVOID them!
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You make the best videos for artists that want to learn! I would love to see a video on how to choose the right color paper! Thank you for your time and dedication!
Thank you so much! I will plan a video for that topic coming up :)
Me too, want to see a video on choosing the right color pastelmat!
❤ thank you ! I’m new to pan pastel and haven’t drawn in 40 years…I have so much to learn and you helped me to understand value you are a great teacher and I’m looking forward to more of your videos
Thanks so much! I am so glad you are here and I am excited for your journey. Keep me posted
I just discovered you as I was experimenting with my new PanPastels on PastelMat. And, yes, I could use some help choosing the correct PastelMat color.😬. Your instruction is so easy to understand for me, a beginner. Thank you!
Great! Thanks for letting me know
Wow thankyou so much for sharing all this information, fantastic. I do love pastelmat and have learnt new tips from your video. Thankyou again.
I know this is a bit of an older video but I believe I have found my new favorite artist of all time! His use of color to enhance what is naturally seen and capture the true essence of these animals is just so unique and breathtaking! I love this series of artists and have found so many great artists to explore and appreciate that otherwise I would have never known of. Thank you truly!!!
Thats great! You are welcome!
Very informative! You have covered many aspects of the total art, with correct drawing proportions and tips on capturing from the best photography. Thank you.
Thanks so much! I am glad you enjoyed and found it helpful.
Sorry for the super late response. I took an extended CZcams break, but Im back and just posted a new video today if you are interested:
Become a MASTER of Color Theory with This COMPLETE 4 Step Process czcams.com/video/--m2xTJFuDM/video.html
Happy New Year!
HUGE help. Just subscribed. Thank you!
So glad to hear this! Glad to have you here!!!
WOW!! Just stubbled into this video as I do pastel work on Pastelmat and mainly do pets. Very informative video and easy to understand. Thank You!!
I am so happy to hear this was helpful. Thanks for watching
This is awesome! So useful and nicely told and demonstrated! Thanks for sharing!
you are so welcome! thanks for watching!
Thanks for this video. Very informative!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching
I would love to see a video on choosing the correct color pastelmat. Your teaching is so thorough and easy to understand.
Thanks so much! I hope to get a video put together about this topic soon!!
wow. you give really wonderful information.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that!
Sorry for the super late response. I took an extended CZcams break, but Im back and just posted a new video today if you are interested:
Become a MASTER of Color Theory with This COMPLETE 4 Step Process czcams.com/video/--m2xTJFuDM/video.html
Happy New Year!
I love the content and style of your teaching! Definitely want to try Pastelmat and will look to see if you’ve created a video Re how to choose the right color.
I haven't made that video yet, but hopefully soon! Thanks for your kind words.
Great info. Very important to know this if you want to be a good artist. Theory is a very important . Even more than than nowing how to draw.
Thanks so much!
I just subscribed today. First time seeing your videos. Very informative. I have the Clairefontain pastelmat ordered. Looking forward to trying it for the first time.
It is so great to have you here. Thanks for reaching out and watching. Have fun with your new pastelmat!
Learnt sooo much , thx so much!!!!
You are so welcome!
So much great information, and incredibly timely… My pastelmat arrives tomorrow and these 10 steps is incredibly timely… Thank you, thank you thank you! I am now a new subscriber, I love how you teach
You are so welcome! have fun with your pastelmat!
So much value in this video! I love your teaching style. You deserve more views and subs!! ❤
Thanks so much! Hopefully the content continues to mind more people and the channel grows and grows! 🤞
Lana, I just have to tell you. Thank you for sharing, and you should consider broadcasting... seriously, you have a great voice for it. I'm just saying you have a great speaking voice.
Wow, thank you! I have been given compliments on my annunciation before, which made me laugh because I just talk the way I talk... ha ha. I appreciate it :) Thanks for watching
I made it to number 6. Most of the time so far has been spend l spent on the art of drawing. For example, looking at values, midtones, etc, is basic drawing. Whether you're drawing on pastelmat, whether you're using acrylic paint, whether you're using crayons, graphite, whatever... you're looking for the darkest values and lightest values and everything in between.
Also, quality of photo... Again, this is another one that has nothing to do with pastelmat.
I'm trying to find out if pastels are right for me and I wanted to see if I have to invest in expensive pastelmat in order to find out. So this video was going to help me learn all about pastelmat. So far you're just giving drawing lessons.
I was just thinking that. This video is not about Pastelmat.
You can buy “samplers”, smaller pieces of different pastel papers to see how each type feels.
I started off using pastels on regular drawing or sketch book paper. I fell in love with the fact I can use my hands to paint, with no utensils, and I also love that the medium is always ready. No clean up or wastage either.
If you try a small number of nice quality pastels you’ll soon see if you like them!
@@1DaTJo That's a great idea about getting samplers! Thanks for the tip!
@@roscmon happy to help :)
Thanks for sharing tips with each other and I understand your feedback. I definitely did focus on more general drawing in this video. I will focus on making some more pastel mat specific videos in the new year. Thanks for watching
@@LanaGloschatArt Thank you so much. I know it takes a lot of time and effort to do these videos and after reading what I wrote, I sounded like I was devaluing your time and energy. I apologize. Your videos are appreciated and thank you for taking the time to teach us.
I would definitely love a video on how to pick the right color of Pastelmat. I always struggle with that.
That is a goal for 2024 for sure! thanks for letting me know!
Sorry for the super late response. I took an extended CZcams break, but Im back and just posted a new video today if you are interested:
Become a MASTER of Color Theory with This COMPLETE 4 Step Process czcams.com/video/--m2xTJFuDM/video.html
Happy New Year!
Excellent video, explains everything really well, this was such a good review for me as an experienced artist. Also, i loved your use of ipad and computer to analyze the paintings.
I am so happy to hear it was helpful! Have you used pastelmat before? If so what are your thoughts on this paper?!
@@LanaGloschatArt yes, i have used pastelmat a little bit, so far not very successfully, more my fault than the paper. I have painted in watercolors for 20 years, but pencils are relatively new to me. So far i like Stonehenge HP best, i just haven't worked with Pastelmat enough, the price is intimidating 🙄
@@grannysmithart yes, it is pretty expensive… but you can buy small sheets individually or a small pad. I think it’s more than worth the price personally, but I have always been one to fork over $$ for good paper and pencils :) if you make anything you would like feedback on be sure to share it in the Facebook group! Here’s a link: facebook.com/groups/259583855930221
Love how you use your ipad for the foto's ..pls can you tell me wat program this is ? Thnx your amazing.
I would be very interested in seeing a video on how to choose the right colour.
I hope to do one in the future! Thanks for letting me know!!
I love Pastelmat.Ive tried the other papers but I feel this is best for pastels.
I love it too... but I love working on white hot pressed watercolor paper a lot too. :)
Priceyyyyy
I'm thinking of a painting a plant against a dark green background. I would love to see a video on how to choose the right colour pastelmat paper too :-)
Awesome! Thanks for letting me know
Oui je veux bien un cours sur le choix de la couleur du pastemat👍👍
:)
you deserve lot more subscribers 😔 thanks for the great content!
I appreciate that! Thanks!
I loved this video which made lots of sense! I only stumbled across you as bought some pan pastel as a background to a swan and cygnet piece. I am a beginner in colour pencil and never tried pastel and found even the BEST quality black paper does not show up the detail and vibrancy of the colours with colour pencil anyway. I love pastelmat and am going to choose the light blue i think as White's are never white, but going to sample both the blue and grey. Anthracite is far too coarse and has a different texture to the lighter colours. Do you find this? I did love that border terrier drawing, but i did agree with your adjustments. Great job! I need to find out how i can subscribe! Not showing on my CZcams.
Thanks so much for watching and I hope that your experiments on pastelmat go wonderfully. Be sure to reach out with any questions. (Typically there is a button that says subscribe, but you do need a google or a youtube account to do that)
have you considered listing the specific colored pencils colors you mentioned/used in the video in the video caption? i know you edit the video to show the pencil colors but having it in one list in the caption would be super helpful:) this is something i would greatly appreciate as i try to figure out what colors i should purchase out of the sets! i apologize if you have started doing this in future videos just thought i would mention it! all in all i want to thank you for being such a huge help in my pet portrait journey!!
This is a great idea and something I will definitely consider including in future tutorials. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for choosing my drawing to critique (border terrier). I debated long and hard about doing a background and was so afraid of completely messing up that I decided to leave well alone! I love what you did though. I’m assuming you were using Photoshop to try out the background. I just can’t get my head around Photoshop. I do the odd bit but layers just confuse me, lol. I have the iPad and Pencil so maybe I should make more of an effort to learn. Thank you again.
You are so welcome. And I am glad it was helpful. As far as photoshop goes, there are tons of CZcams tutorials to learn the bits that you need… that’s almost exclusively what I have used to learn it. But you can also use paint chips at a home improvement store and your photo reference if you want to go analog :)
I love the colors you used for the terrier - more vibrant than the photo.
I can't believe how you don't have many more followers!
Thanks! One day :) I am glad you are here.
I would love to see a video on choosing the right color paper. I really like how you not only explain things, but you also give demonstrations to further elaborate your point. The visual just reinforces what you are saying. Thank you
You are so welcome! I am hoping to do the pastelmat video in color selection soon!
@@LanaGloschatArt I've been wanting that video for 9 months 😅
Hi Lana, This was a great video! I should have taken notes as you suggested at the beginning! I have tried hard to like Pastelmat, but I just don't love it. It could be user error, of course, but I prefer UArt. Often in your videos you mention choosing a warmer or cooler color for whatever you are talking about...I would love to see a video on that topic, as well as how to choose the color of the paper as you mentioned at the end. Also, do you accept any kind of drawing in your critique corner, or only animal drawings? You have a gift for teaching.... :-)
Hey Michele! Thanks so much! You can submit any artwork… this was a theme I submitted to the group, and I expect to out out other themes in the future, but you can submit whatever! Here’s a link: facebook.com/groups/259583855930221
My word I’ve just found your channel, you’re goooood. I love your enthusiasm, you’re so bubbly. Instant sub from me ❤
I been doing animal portraits since the 1970’s. Most of what you says does work. But people give me their photos. Which most times is all they have. The last dogs I did I had to find other photo reference for the dogs. I used velour paper and the portrait turned out okay. But good photos is a good start.
It can be tricky to work with bad client photos. Kuddos to you! :)
I would like a video on how to choose the right color for background.😊
I would love to make this video! thanks for letting me know. Hope to have time for it soon!
Hi Lana, I just found you !!!! I am so excited to binge watch your videos!! I learned so much because you are addressing some of the main issues I’m having. I am wondering if you have a video that talks about how to make or take the perfect photos of pets. I am doing a commission of a beautiful long haired dog but…. When I zoom in every photo she sent is no good. Blown out. I thought I’d I shared a video of your about choosing a photo for this project would help her in choosing photos to send me. Sorry so long, very nice to meet you.
That is such a good idea, and I don't have one currently but I will add it to the list of video ideas. Thanks
Sorry for the super late response. I took an extended CZcams break, but Im back and just posted a new video today if you are interested:
Become a MASTER of Color Theory with This COMPLETE 4 Step Process czcams.com/video/--m2xTJFuDM/video.html
Happy New Year!
Really enjoyed this video. Can let me know what software you are using to pinpoint the color values?
Thanks
I use a program on my iPad called procreate. Photoshop would do something similar as well. I also have an iPhone app I like called "arty".
Sorry for the super late response. I took an extended CZcams break, but Im back and just posted a new video today if you are interested:
Become a MASTER of Color Theory with This COMPLETE 4 Step Process czcams.com/video/--m2xTJFuDM/video.html :)
Happy New Year!!
Great video, though I would never put extra items on a drawing without the buyer's permission - I personally hate butterflies. I would imagine you never use gray pastelmat? I purchased the pad shown, with yellow and gray paper, to keep it simple, and try pastelmat for the first time.
Oh I agree with you! always check with a client and get approval. I have used gray paper with bright subjects... I think that you can achieve some fun effects. But I usually am drawn to colors with more chroma
I really need some tips on what color Pastelmat to choose in my drawings.
I’m hoping to make a video on this topic soon.
Please Do a video on selecting the right tone of PastelMat for portraits of humans. Thank you!
This one has been on my list for a while! I need to plan this into my calendar ASAP.
Sorry for the super late response. I took an extended CZcams break, but Im back and just posted a new video today if you are interested:
Become a MASTER of Color Theory with This COMPLETE 4 Step Process czcams.com/video/--m2xTJFuDM/video.html
Happy New Year!
Hi great video . Can you tell me what programme you used to see what colours are on the phot. Thanks
It’s an iPhone app called “Arty”
Lana Hi! Can you please explain the difference between pastel paper & pastle mat?
There are many different types of pastel paper, and to my understanding this is a more general term that describes any paper used for pastel.
Pastelmat is a very specific type of paper specifically designed for layering. It’s a smoother surface that doesn’t make as many crumbs/dust mess and it holds tons of layers.
Some artists use pastels on velour/velvet and sanded paper… I would consider these different types of “pastel paper”
Thank you so much for you reply, Lana, that helped a lot. I think the for my upcoming projects, some birds and some dogs, horses . Pastelmat, that's the ticket!
Yes, indeed, a video on choosing the right color of paper. I am at a loss right now.
Thanks foe letting me know… I’ll try to plan one soonish :)
I would like to see your video on pastel mat paper did you make one?
I haven't made one yet. I keep putting it off, but I have had a lot of requests so I need to get on this.
PastelMat is amazing!
Indeed it is!
Love these… which software program are you using please ❤
I do draw overs in procreate on my ipad!
I am currently trying to make a cat portrait. One of the eyes, "dulled". I am not sure if it got a little smeared or what. To correct/re-do the eye and get the same vibrancy do I removed the original eye with a stiff brush or re-lay all layers again?
Its hard to say without seeing the piece, but I would probably try to apply more colored pencil on top with more pressure. I am concerned that removing the current eye might disturb the rest of the drawing of damage the artwork. Also, sorry for the super late response. I took an extended CZcams break, but Im back and just posted a new video today if you are interested:
Become a MASTER of Color Theory with This COMPLETE 4 Step Process czcams.com/video/--m2xTJFuDM/video.html :)
Happy New Year!!
Great video, it helped me a lot! May I ask what program you are using to select your colors in the pictures?
Yes. I use Procreate on my Ipad. There is also an app for phones that matches the color to a colored pencil called, "arty"
@@LanaGloschatArt Thx Lana……I see you have to pay for this app. Is that just a one time charge? It also looks kinda complicated, is is user friendly?? 🙂
@@peaches5712 procreate is a one time fee and is meant to be a drawing app on your ipad. Arty is free and much more basic. A good choice if you are just interested in looking at color
Very usefull video, I just suscribed 😊, could you share the video using brush and pencils materials? Sorry I didn’t find it in the comments, thanks
Thanks so much! Sorry for the delay. Here is my full playlist with all videos on sanded paper and brush and pencil products. czcams.com/play/PLTAp1NsDBLJ3kHN6Qr0hQWfjYzYCWC5-_.html
How to select the correct colour of paste Matt please!
I have taken too long to make this video. Its on the list for the new year :) Also, sorry for the super late response. I took an extended CZcams break, but Im back and just posted a new video today if you are interested:
Become a MASTER of Color Theory with This COMPLETE 4 Step Process czcams.com/video/--m2xTJFuDM/video.html :)
Happy New Year!!
Hello, Please can you tell me what software you are using to pick the colours with. Thanks
There is an app for iphones called "arty" and I also use "procreate" on my ipad
I just found you, you're an amazing teacher@ ! ❤❤
Oh thank you so so much! I am glad to have you here.
Whats the benefit of using pastelmat over a sanded paper like lux archival, uart of fisher 400;
It’s definitely a different smoother surface , but it isn’t necessarily better. I use both for different projects and with different pencils. I really like sanded paper for transparent glazing techniques, but I think I prefer pastelmat for drawing animal fur.
Can you tell me what software you using to analyze color from a photo?
Yes. I use Procreate on my Ipad. There is also an app for phones that matches the color to a colored pencil called, "arty"
Can Pastelmat be the best choice for Charcoal pencils or Polychromos please? Is it better overall than the Fabriano Artistico?
It may work on for charcoal, I personally haven’t tried it… and for polychromos it can be a good choice, but it is a completely different paper and therefore different process than working on a hot pressed watercolor paper. I don’t use pastelmat all the time. Just occasionally when it makes sense for the subject and techniques.
@@LanaGloschatArt Thank you very much, I really appreciate it!!!
An old master once told me "draw/ paint what you see, not what you think you see."
Good advice!
Fab ! But dont you use a sheet of paper under your hand , so you dont smudge the drawing - that is my bug bear , & that is what i struggle with - my pastel layers smudging .
Just hate getting the fine details perfect .. & they just smudge and fade .
Much prefer coloured pencils over pan pastels .
Yes I love using colored pencils over pan pastels. If you are struggling with smudging you might like working on an easel. Have you ever tried that? Also, sorry for the super late response. I took an extended CZcams break, but Im back and just posted a new video today if you are interested:
Become a MASTER of Color Theory with This COMPLETE 4 Step Process czcams.com/video/--m2xTJFuDM/video.html :)
Happy New Year!!
I thought pastel mat was textured and grainy to grab the pigment? I’m confused. People even say it eats the pencils up because of its fine sanded like texture???
It is a little bit of both but these are the reasons you can layer like crazy. It is an amazing paper and you need to try it and use it for a few paintings before you get the processes down.
It is a really interesting paper but its definitely not rough like sand paper. I agree with the other comment. Give this paper a try! Also, sorry for the super late response. I took an extended CZcams break, but Im back and just posted a new video today if you are interested:
Become a MASTER of Color Theory with This COMPLETE 4 Step Process czcams.com/video/--m2xTJFuDM/video.html :)
Happy New Year!!
Thanks for this video. I agree with everything except the background. The butterflies were cut around the final cats photo but as a client I would be more pleased to have just the animal being highlighted. If it was my cat I would not want that. A background yes but not something to distract from my car. Maybe I’m just different. I would not want that. Just my opinion.
I agree that when you work for a client its important to match your creativity with their expectations. In this situation the artist was just using a random stock photo and I was pushing them to add a bit more interest and originality... but the beautiful thing about art is that there are never right answers, just lots of different interesting options.
how does one learn editionprograms on the computor? I have Gimp - but I do not understand anythng :(
Hey! I rely heavily on CZcams tutorials to learn editing software. It can be tricky.
Sorry for the super late response. I took an extended CZcams break, but Im back and just posted a new video today if you are interested:
Become a MASTER of Color Theory with This COMPLETE 4 Step Process czcams.com/video/--m2xTJFuDM/video.html
Happy New Year!
thank you for that :D I will roll up my sleeves on day and try :D
Gracias lana, pero en realidad te lo digo como dibujante de la vieja escuela, cuando un cliente confía en ti para un retrato de su mascota No quiere Otra Foto, lo que el cliente quiere y confía es en que el trabajo se realice a " Mano" no por programas de computación, No importa un pelo más o un pelo menos.
Thanks for sharing.
I am not an Artist. New sub Uk I do draw pokemon so i thinking gray Pastemat ..what do you think ?
It depends on what materials you are using to draw with. Pastelmat is great for colored pencil and pastel!
Bad ref photos are the Bain of my life 😩 even when I make it clear to the owner …..they still send rubbish photos
ha ha.. I totally get you! Would you like a video on how to take good pet photos? You could then share this with clients…I think this might be a good upcoming video idea. Sorry for the super late response. I took an extended CZcams break, but Im back and just posted a new video today if you are interested:
Become a MASTER of Color Theory with This COMPLETE 4 Step Process czcams.com/video/--m2xTJFuDM/video.html :)
Happy New Year!!
@@LanaGloschatArt yeah that would be great! I try not to do commissions if I can help it, but taking my own photos properly would be very helpful. Thank you! Hope you enjoyed your break 😁
I thought this was going to have something to do with pastelmat, this video is great but it's just a regular video about composition and drawing that applies to every medium and every surface.
thanks for letting me know about your experience with the video
Hola, olvidé decirlo, Antes de la ayuda tecnológica, para un retrato de mascotas solo tenías una fotos de referencia de 10x12 centímetros buenas o de mala calidad, no es una critica solo te comento.
thanks for letting me know!
You're making sense but I fail to see why this applies specifically to pastelmat?!
I hear you. This video definitely focused on more drawing concepts. I will make a new pastel mat video that gets into the nitty gritty of pastel mat. Also, sorry for the super late response. I took an extended CZcams break, but Im back and just posted a new video today if you are interested:
Become a MASTER of Color Theory with This COMPLETE 4 Step Process czcams.com/video/--m2xTJFuDM/video.html :)
Happy New Year!!
The video is valuable, but got not much to do with the use of Pastelmat
Thanks for the feedback.
Sorry for the super late response. I took an extended CZcams break, but Im back and just posted a new video today if you are interested:
Become a MASTER of Color Theory with This COMPLETE 4 Step Process czcams.com/video/--m2xTJFuDM/video.html
Happy New Year!
Parli troppo!!!!.....
ok
So rude😢
The snapping noise is very irritating and distracting.
I am always open to feedback, however I would have appreciated you offering yours with a bit more grace and tact.
I work very hard on these videos and share them freely. Perhaps the next time you offer feedback to someone doing a service for you, you can start with something you enjoyed about the work, or some heart felt gratitude. I think it is important to remember that there are humans on the other side of the computer.
Love your response, Lana. You offered so much valuable and great information. In a superbly edited video, all for free!!! I can never get over the fact people can be so demanding and frankly rude! If you are going to critique something, please do it in a polite manner and respect the time and effort the creator put into the video. Great explanations. Great teacher 👏 Much appreciated ❤
Talks aboit pastelmat and then shows us on a pc. Great.
I can see that being frustrating. When I am editing other people's artwork though I have limited options. Hopefully you still found some value.
Youre winding me up now. . Ive used none pastel matt and a low res photo to make a very detailed very multi layered art from pastel pencils. Its isnt the tools its the artist . Trust me
I definitely think that skill and experience can make up for a bad photo reference but beginning artists should try to stack the deck in their favor whenever possible. Sorry for the super late response. I took an extended CZcams break, but Im back and just posted a new video today if you are interested:
Become a MASTER of Color Theory with This COMPLETE 4 Step Process czcams.com/video/--m2xTJFuDM/video.html :)
Happy New Year!!