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A Real - Time Tutorial using Derwent Pastel Pencils - A Thunderhead Cloud over the Romney Marshes.

Paul Apps Wildlife Artist

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In this video, I use a 72 colour set of Derwents Pastel Pencils to create this thunderhead looming up over the Romney Marshes in Kent.

This is a great medium to work in and I show you some of the ways I employ this pastel

Although I have named the brand, I am in no way advertising or suggesting you use them as there are many good brands on the market. Derwent is in no way paying me to use this product, thank you

Reference to two great wildlife photographers and filmmakers below:-

BARNABY JAMES - PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMMAKER

BEN GERRY - FREELANCE FILMMAKER

I wanted to reach out to so many more students in isolation through COVID-19. I have also used it to have a ramble with you guys and gals out there.

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On my Patreon page, you will find the full versions of videos along with other full time narrated tutorials for you to enjoy. I am using a limited palette as shown in the film.

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Please take note in Future all my uploaded videos will appear on Fridays, due to my working week, I have changed from Thursday uploads.

I am trying to bring you a new video art tutorial every Thursday... If you are making your own version of this painting, please do so and I'd be happy to look at it and comment. Please do remember that your version is to learn from and therefore not for resale, based upon my, demonstration and source photo... Thank you for respecting that

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20 Comments

@moniqueburger7722 1 month ago

This ia great totorial. The best I saw. I was looking for a landscape tutorial with Derwent softpastel pencils. After many years I want to go back to drawing. I want to make drawings from my walks in the Netherlands where I live.
I want to draw with aquarel, pastel, oilpastel, charcoal and polychromos.
WhennI was young I draw a lot. Now I am 63 and want to start again. Lucky as I was... i got a lot of materialen for my birthday.
I loved your tutorial and I am going to watch more of you. Stay safe and make a lot of tutorials please.

@meryoor4727 2 years ago

Hello :) A wonderful tutorial that inspired me to stop just watching videos and actually put my pencils to paper! It has been a good thirty years since I last drew and, as imperfect as my attempt is, I thank you for the only video that gave me the confidence to give it a go!

@miklosnemeth8566 3 years ago

3:50 Ahhaa: UART, sandpaper, excellent.

@inky274 1 year ago

I am mindblown by your beautiful clouds! Wow! I own these pencils, and am very excited now!

@leevanmunster6221 2 years ago

Loved this video! I have all the materials except the paper. I am now going to look for your seascapes using oils!

@bethanvaughan3136 4 years ago

I've just been gifted these as a Christmas present. I've always wanted to have a go. What a beautiful landscape, gained a sub ! Absolutely love watercolours too ❤

@kf8045 2 years ago

Thanks so much for this tutorial! It was very helpful as someone new to pastel pencils. Your drawing is lovely and reminds me of my home country.

@JanetteMolloy 2 years ago (edited)

Hi Paul. You can use black insulation foam piping to blend your colours to save your fingers. I have used it on AS grit pastel paper and it works. Also use it on every type of pastel papers. Enjoying this tutorial. Even though it is an old one.

@nafordebi 4 years ago

Thank you for making this video I subscribedj thw work that goes into this beautiful painting

@lizziequinteros5577 3 years ago

Hermoso cuadro..tengo el set de 72 lapices de Derwent , intentare pintar algo similar ...con suerte.😅😅😅

@terrywilson5753 4 years ago

Loved your video. Have pastel pencils arriving today. Terry

@sequinb7155 5 years ago

Beautiful painting. Thanks for a useful review

@jonrasmussen4611 4 years ago

Really love your videos, and thanks for doing one on these marvelous pastels. To prevent it from smearing further, what would you suggest as a fixator?

@doryrice4906 4 years ago

Lovely painting. There is surprisingly little content on youtube for drawing landscapes with pastel pencils so this is great! May I ask what paper you are using. Thanks and Happy New Year!

@DL-by8el 4 years ago (edited)

Very nice proves that I have the wrong paper. Do you ever keep the powder and put in a tin to use on larger paintings/like a pan pastel? Thank you

@saigayatri03 5 years ago

Amazing.🔥👏🏻. Sir which paper can I use with these derwent pastel pencils in India?? Brustro sheets? Which gsm?. I hv this set of 72set of derwent pencils. I want to use them but cant decide with paper wld be best.

@WendyColeArt 5 years ago (edited)

Totally fun! Any chance you knew Terry Harrison? Was mainly watercolor but also acrylics, he reintroduced me to my first love through the books he published. An incredible teacher. Love your stuff! Im going to try this with my little set of carbothellos 😻, love the landscape techniques

@marimaf6561 3 years ago (edited)

I am wandering i I tried the wrong medias all along or if this is a realy nice tutorial. This looks so simple, but it could turn out to be dificult... Now I want to buy some of this to try.