Mindful Pastel Painting: Using Soft Pastels & PanPastel for a Calm, Focused Practice

In this 10-minute demonstration, pastel artist Valerie McKeehan explores how soft pastels and PanPastel can be incorporated into a mindful painting practice. Through the process of creating a cloud scene, she focuses on slowing down, observing, and engaging with the tactile qualities of pastel. Artist: @vmckeehan Materials: Rives BFK Printmaking Paper: https://www.dickblick.com/products/bfk-rives-printmaking-papers/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=tradeshow&utm_content=pastel PanPastel Artists' Painting Pastel Sets: https://www.dickblick.com/products/panpastel-artists-painting-pastels-sets/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=tradeshow&utm_content=pastel PanPastel Artists’ Painting Pastel - Magenta Tint: https://www.dickblick.com/items/panpastel-artists-painting-pastel-magenta-tint-4308/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=tradeshow&utm_content=pastel Richeson Soft Handrolled Pastels - Color Wheel, Neutrals, Set of 20: https://www.dickblick.com/items/richeson-soft-handrolled-pastels-color-wheel-neutrals-set-of-20/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=tradeshow&utm_content=pastel PanPastels Sofft Knives and Covers: https://www.dickblick.com/products/panpastel-sofft-tools/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=tradeshow&utm_content=pastel Blackcore Foam Board: https://www.dickblick.com/products/blackcore-foam-board/ Blick Artist Tape - White: https://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-artist-tape/?fromSearch=%2Fsearch%2F%3Fsearchword%3Dwhite+artist+tape&ColorAlt=White&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=tradeshow&utm_content=pastel