👉 Watch What Happens When I Make My Own Soft Pastel Surface with Clear Gesso

Watch what happens when I make my own soft pastel surface—using a simple, affordable method that completely changes how the pastels respond.

In this video, I’ll walk you through how I create a DIY surface for soft pastels that offers beautiful tooth, flexibility, and a painterly feel—without expensive specialty papers. This approach is easy to try, budget-friendly, and works wonderfully for expressive landscape painting.

As the painting develops, I’ll also share additional tips and techniques for layering color, building atmosphere, and allowing the landscape to unfold naturally. If you’ve ever wondered whether making your own pastel surface is worth trying, this lesson will give you the confidence to experiment and see the results for yourself.

Settle in, paint along if you’d like, and enjoy the process.

Products Used in This Lesson
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