Learn to Paint 2 "Monet" Style Landscapes with PanPastels from Udemy

Do you wish you could create beautiful paintings?

Do you love painting landscapes?

With this course you'll learn to paint 2 stunning landscapes in the style of Monet using a set of just 10 PanPastels and a selection of Pastel Pencils.

What are PanPastels?

PanPastels are a fantastic, flexible and fun medium to work with. They are soft and can be applied using various sponges to your pastel paper. They are a looser medium and you can create beautiful impressionistic paintings with them.

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Materials

The PanPastel set I use is the 10 Painting Set of PanPastels. The colours in this set are the following:

Hansa Yellow 220.5
Yellow Ochre 270.5
Permanent Red 340.5
Violet 470.5
Ultramarine Blue 520.5
Phthalo Green 620.5
Burnt Sienna 740.5
Raw Umber 780.5
Black 800.5
Titanium White 100.5

The paper I use is Sand Coloured PastelMat Paper. It has a sandpaper like texture and if you don't have this you can use another similar textured paper like UART 800 Grade Paper.

I also use Pastel Pencils to add some additional detail. You can choose to use your own pencils but here's the ones I use:

Faber-Castell Pitt Pastel Pencils

106 light chrome yellow
174 chrome green opaque
181 payne's grey
192 indian red
199 black
101 white

Caran d'Ache Pastel Pencils

243 light olive 20%

STABILO Carbothello Pastel Pencils

310 carmine red

Step by Step Instructions

I walk you through step by step with Video instruction how to paint each stage. You'll learn techniques behind painting beautiful landscapes and create pictures you can be proud of.

If you love art then this course is for you. With just a small amount of PanPastels you will see the AMAZING effects you can get.

Let your PanPastel journey start here.

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Introduction

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In the Style of Monet 1

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In the Style of Monet 2

Summary - Share Your Work

We hope that you have enjoyed this course and have learnt PanPastel techniques that you can translate to your own pictures and artwork.

If you would like to share your artwork with us or get in touch please drop us a message in the Q & A section or via the Udemy messaging tools. We would love to hear from you.

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Learn to Paint 2 "Monet" Style Landscapes with PanPastels with these activities:

Practice Basic Pastel Techniques

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Reviewing fundamental pastel techniques will help you better understand the nuances of using PanPastels and pastel pencils in the Monet style.

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Gather pastel sticks, paper, and blending tools.
Practice blending different pastel colors together.
Experiment with layering pastels to create depth.

Read 'The Pastel Book' by Bill Creevy

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Reading a comprehensive book on pastels will provide a solid foundation in pastel techniques and color theory, enhancing your ability to apply these principles to PanPastel landscapes.

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Obtain a copy of 'The Pastel Book'.
Read the chapters on basic techniques and color theory.
Take notes on key concepts and techniques.

Create a Color Chart with PanPastels

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Creating a color chart will familiarize you with the specific hues and values of your PanPastel set, allowing for more informed color choices in your paintings.

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Prepare a sheet of pastel paper.
Create a grid with labeled sections for each PanPastel color.
Apply each color to its corresponding section, blending as needed.

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Watch Tutorials on Monet's Painting Techniques

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Studying Monet's techniques will provide insights into his impressionistic style and help you emulate his approach with PanPastels.

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Search for online tutorials or documentaries about Monet's painting methods.
Focus on his use of color, light, and brushstrokes.
Take notes on techniques that can be adapted to PanPastels.

Paint a Small Study of a Monet Landscape

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Applying the learned techniques in a small study will solidify your understanding and build confidence in using PanPastels for landscape painting.

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Select a simple Monet landscape painting as a reference.
Sketch the basic composition on pastel paper.
Apply PanPastels, focusing on color and light.
Refine details with pastel pencils.

Create a Series of Landscape Sketches

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Creating a series of sketches will help you develop your eye for composition and improve your ability to capture the essence of a landscape.

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Find reference photos of various landscapes.
Create quick sketches focusing on composition and value.
Experiment with different perspectives and viewpoints.

Share Your Paintings and Get Feedback

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Sharing your work and receiving feedback from peers will provide valuable insights and help you identify areas for improvement.

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Join an online art community or forum.
Share your PanPastel landscapes and ask for constructive criticism.
Provide feedback on other artists' work.

Career center

Learners who complete Learn to Paint 2 "Monet" Style Landscapes with PanPastels will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Scenic Artist

A Scenic Artist paints scenery for theatrical, film, and television productions. This course may be useful for scenic artists who want to create visually appealing and authentic landscape backdrops. The course’s focus on using PanPastels to achieve an impressionistic Monet-like style can directly inform the techniques used to paint large-scale scenery. The detailed instruction on specific color palettes, blending techniques, and fine detailing are useful for generating vivid landscapes for the stage or screen. The course is particularly relevant for scenic artists looking to capture the essence of a landscape.

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Concept Artist

A Concept Artist creates visual representations of ideas for use in films, video games, and other media. This course helps inspire a concept artist by introducing them to landscape painting techniques in the style of Monet. The course’s focus on using PanPastels to achieve an impressionistic Monet-like style can inspire the creation of visually appealing and atmospheric concept art. The detailed instruction on specific color palettes, blending techniques, and fine detailing can be applied to generate vivid landscapes and environments. Learning how to create depth and dimension using a limited palette is useful for concept art.

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Art teacher

An Art Teacher instructs students in various art techniques and styles. This course may be useful for art teachers who want to introduce their students to the medium of PanPastels and the style of Monet. The course provides a structured approach that the teacher can adapt to their lesson plans. The specific materials list could be useful for assembling the necessary tools for a group painting class, and the video instruction can be shown to students directly. The course's modular structure, with step-by-step instructions, can be easily broken down into smaller lessons, making it ideal for classroom use.

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Fine Artist

A Fine Artist creates original artworks, often for exhibition or sale. This course may be useful to a fine artist wanting to explore landscape painting in the style of Monet. The course's focus on PanPastels and specific techniques for creating impressionistic paintings can directly inform and expand the artist's skillset, offering a new medium and style to incorporate into their work. Learning how to use a limited palette of PanPastels to achieve a Monet-like effect can be a great additon to the set of tools a fine artist uses to express themselves. The course provides a structured approach to mastering this particular style, which may be useful refining one's knowledge to enhance and improve one's artistic toolbox.

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Illustrator

An Illustrator creates images for various media, including books, magazines, and websites. This course may benefit an illustrator by expanding their artistic techniques and offering a new style for creating visually appealing landscapes. The course’s emphasis on using PanPastels to achieve an impressionistic Monet-like style can add depth and versatility to the illustrator's portfolio. The detailed instruction on specific color palettes, blending techniques, and pastel pencil detailing are all useful for generating vivid landscapes to enhance the illustrator's options and creative abilities. Furthermore, the step-by-step video walk throughs are useful for visual learners.

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Animator

An Animator creates moving images for films, television, video games, and other media. This course may be useful for an animator wanting to learn about landscape painting to inform the backgrounds and environments of their animations. The course’s focus on using PanPastels to achieve an impressionistic Monet-like style can inspire the creation of visually appealing and atmospheric backgrounds. The detailed instruction on specific color palettes, blending techniques, and fine detailing are useful for generating vivid landscapes in animation. The step-by-step video instructions may be useful for visual learners.

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Set Designer

A Set Designer creates the visual environment for theater, film, or television productions. This course may be useful for a set designer to explore landscape painting techniques for backdrops or scenic elements. The course’s emphasis on using PanPastels to achieve an impressionistic Monet-like style can inspire the design of visually appealing and atmospheric sets. The detailed instruction on specific color palettes, blending techniques, and fine detailing are useful for generating vivid landscapes that enhance the visual story telling of a performance. Learning how to create depth and dimension using a limited palette is useful for set design.

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Art Director

An Art Director is responsible for the visual style and images in various projects, such as magazines, advertising campaigns, or film sets. This course may be useful for art directors who want to deepen their understanding of landscape painting and impressionistic styles. The course’s focus on using PanPastels to achieve a Monet-like effect can inform their decision-making process when selecting artists, commissioning artwork, or designing visual campaigns. The detailed instruction on color palettes and blending techniques can enhance an art director's ability to provide feedback and guide the creative process. Understanding how to achieve a specific aesthetic is useful for an art director.

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Muralist

A Muralist creates large-scale paintings on walls or other surfaces, often in public spaces. This course may inform a muralist seeking to diversify their style or incorporate impressionistic techniques into their work. The course’s focus on landscape painting and the use of PanPastels can inspire new approaches to mural design and execution. While murals require different tools than PanPastels on sand-colored paper, the course's structured approach to achieving a Monet-like effect can be translated to larger formats and different media. Studying the course might help a muralist develop a more nuanced understanding of color and composition.

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Exhibition Designer

An Exhibition Designer plans and designs museum or gallery exhibitions. This course may be useful for an exhibition designer looking to incorporate landscape art or Monet-inspired themes into their exhibit designs. The course’s focus on using PanPastels to achieve an impressionistic Monet-like style can inform the overall aesthetic and visual impact of the exhibition space. The detailed instruction on specific color palettes and blending techniques can be translated into the design of exhibit layouts and displays. The course may also inspire the choice of artwork and the arrangement of space.

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Surface Pattern Designer

A Surface Pattern Designer creates designs for various surfaces, such as wallpaper, stationery, and home decor. This course may be useful for a surface pattern designer interesting in creating landscape-themed patterns with an impressionistic style. The course’s focus on using PanPastels to create Monet-style landscapes can inspire new approaches to color palettes and composition. While surface pattern design often involves digital tools, the course's emphasis on blending and layering colors to achieve a specific effect is useful for designing surfaces with depth and visual interest. The course's lessons on creating atmospheric landscapes can be translated into repeating patterns.

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Textile Designer

A Textile Designer creates patterns and designs for fabrics and other textiles. This course may be useful to a textile designer looking to incorporate impressionistic landscape elements into their designs. The course’s focus on using PanPastels to create Monet-style landscapes can inspire new approaches to color palettes and composition. While textile design uses digital tools, the course's emphasis on blending and layering colors to achieve a specific effect is useful for designing textiles with depth and visual interest. Learning how to work with a limited palette, as taught in the course, is useful for constrained design environments.

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Landscape Architect

A Landscape Architect designs outdoor spaces, such as parks, gardens, and residential landscapes. This course may be useful for landscape architects who want to enhance their understanding of visual composition and artistic techniques. The course’s focus on creating Monet-like landscapes using PanPastels can inform their design process and inspire new approaches to creating beautiful and harmonious outdoor environments. The detailed instruction on color palettes and blending techniques can be applied to the selection of plants, materials, and other landscape elements. Learning how to achieve a specific aesthetic is useful for a landscape architect.

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Horticultural Artist

A Horticultural Artist creates artistic displays using plants and other natural materials. This course may be useful for a horticultural artist looking to translate the principles of landscape painting into their living art. The course’s focus on using PanPastels to achieve an impressionistic Monet-like style can inspire the selection and arrangement of plants to create visually appealing and harmonious displays. The detailed instruction on specific color palettes and blending techniques can be applied to the choice of flowers and foliage. The course's landscape painting techniques can provide a new framework for designing gardens.

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Product Designer

A Product Designer designs and develops new products, considering both aesthetics and functionality. This course may be useful for product designers who want to incorporate landscape art or impressionistic styles into their designs. The course’s focus on using PanPastels to achieve a Monet-like effect can inform the design of product surfaces, color schemes, and overall aesthetic appeal. The detailed instruction on color palettes and blending techniques can be applied to the selection of materials and finishes. Learning how to create visually appealing landscapes may spark new ideas to inspire a product designer.

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We've selected one books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Learn to Paint 2 "Monet" Style Landscapes with PanPastels.

The Pastel Book

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Provides a comprehensive guide to pastel techniques, materials, and color theory. It useful reference for understanding the fundamentals of pastel painting. While not specific to PanPastels, it offers valuable background knowledge that will enhance your understanding of the medium and improve your painting skills. It is particularly helpful for beginners or those looking to refresh their knowledge of pastel techniques.

The Pastel Book: Materials and Techniques for...

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(The Pastel Book) [By: Bill Creevy] [Mar, 1996]

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