Videos & Tutorials

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Basic Information & Tips

Introduction to PanPastel

Discover the unique characteristics of PanPastel Colors.

Palette Trays

Introduction to the PanPastel Palette Trays.

Colorless Blender

Discover ways to use the Colorless Blender.

Tutorial: Paint an Apple with 5 PanPastel Colors

A great tutorial to begin using PanPastel Colors. Joanne Barby demonstrates how to paint an apple with the 5 color starter set (30051). Full materials list available at: http://paintdrawblend.com/apple

Color Loading Techniques

Information and tips on loading Sofft Tools correctly with PanPastel Color.

Easy Erasing with PanPastel

PanPastel Colors are easy to erase with any eraser. So you can correct mistakes easily and they are also great for subtractive drawing techniques.

How to Clean Pan Surfaces

It’s super easy to clean PanPastel Color surfaces if you use the pans to mix colors. This short video shows the two ways to do this.

Color Mixing Techniques

Learn how to mix pastel color like paint, using PanPastel Colors.

How to Clean Sofft Sponges

When painting with PanPastel Colors, the Sofft Tools can easily be cleaned in between colors. This video shows how quick and easy it is to do this.

PanPastel Palette Trays

Introduction to how to use the palette trays with PanPastel Colors.

Painting Techniques

Seascape Painting Tutorial - Joanne Barby

Learn how to paint waves, sea spray, water, beach/sand, and sky. Joanne shares many tips & techniques to help you learn basic painting techniques with the PanPastel Seascape Kit.

Owl Painting Tutorial - Joanne Barby

Joanne Barby demonstrates mark-by-mark how she paints with PanPastel Colors & Sofft Tools. Full materials list & lots of techniques & tips available at: http://paintdrawblend.com/owl

"Pastel Innovations" Demonstration - Dawn Emerson

Dawn Emerson demonstrating PanPastel Colors for mixed media techniques. The colors used in the video are from Dawn’s new 40 color PanPastel set “Dawn Emerson Collection”.

Premier Coup - An Approach to Direct Painting - David Kassan

David uses PanPastel for the sketch for the underpainting prior to applying oil paints for his "Premier Coup" video. https://davidkassan.vhx.tv/products/premier-coup-an-approach-to-direct-painting-trailer

Landscape Painting Tutorial – Deborah Secor

Deborah Secor paints a vibrant landscape painting with PanPastel Colors, Sofft Tools and Pastelmat paper. Includes great tips on techniques and information on colors & tools used. Materials list: https://paintdrawblend.com/2019/09/secor/

Skyscape: Adding Clouds - Joanne Barby

Learn how to add clouds to a sky /seascape painting using PanPastel Colors & Sofft Tools. Joanne shares many tips & techniques to help you learn basic painting techniques with PanPastel.

Portrait Painting Techniques – The Eye

Learn basic portrait painting techniques with PanPastel. Draw an eye and paint flesh tones quickly and easily. Includes color information and useful tips.

How to Layer & Blend PanPastel

In this short video Johannes Vloothuis shows how to blend and layer PanPastel colors. With tips on mixing tints and shades, without using white or black.

Add Edges & Details

In this short video Johannes Vloothuis demonstrates tips and techniques to add edges and details.

Adding Highlights & Texture

Johannes Vloothuis demonstrates how to add highlights and texture using soft pastel sticks (similar to the dry brush technique used in watercolor painting).

Drawing Techniques

Timelapse Drawing with PanPastel

Time lapse from a live webcast in NYC. http://davidkassan.com

Drawing The Eye – David Kassan

Mini tutorial on how to draw the eye, by David Kassan for Artist Daily. http://davidkassan.com

David Kassan – Drawing Demo

David Kassan’s drawing demonstration time lapse video – featured on the Art Crit Academy channel.

Elephant Drawing – Jason Morgan

UK based wildlife artist Jason Morgan's video tutorial using PanPastel and charcoal. More tutorials: JasonMorgan.co.uk

Drawing Demo – David Kassan

Highlights from David Kassan’s drawing demonstration on the PanPastel booth at the Portrait Society of America “Art of the Portrait” Conference in Reston, VA.