Soft Pastel Coastal Landscape Tutorial | Paint a Peaceful Beach Scene

Escape to the coast in this step-by-step soft pastel painting tutorial as I create Quiet Shore, a peaceful coastal landscape where gentle ocean waves meet windswept dune grasses beneath a glowing pastel sky. In this demonstration, you'll learn how to paint soft rolling waves, realistic beach grasses, and capture the tranquil atmosphere and subtle light of a quiet shoreline. This soft pastel tutorial is ideal for beginner and intermediate artists who want to improve their landscape painting skills, create depth in coastal scenes, and learn techniques for painting water, skies, and natural textures. ☕ Support my art & channel: https://buymeacoffee.com/jillvanderpoel ✨ FREE Reference Photo: https://unsplash.com/photos/green-gra... Materials Used: These are the materials I used for this painting, but don't feel like you need the exact same supplies. Use what you have available! Pastels can be pricey, and different brands work beautifully too. 😊 Paper: UART Sanded Pastel Paper (400 grit): https://amzn.to/49ynztn Soft Pastels: Girault: I'm using the 102 Richard McKinley set, which you can buy directly from Girault, or purchase two of his sets from Dakota! Here are the links for all three. 102: https://www.pastelsgirault.com/en/pro... McKinley Neutrals: https://www.dakotapastels.com/product... McKinley Plein Air: https://www.dakotapastels.com/product... Pastel Pencils: Caran D'Ache (I have the set of 72): https://amzn.to/4bv65in Faber Castell (A little more affordable): https://amzn.to/4pgSb9B Other Supplies: Table Top Meeden Easel: https://amzn.to/44Xt2XS Artist Tape: https://amzn.to/4wGxyGh In this soft pastel painting tutorial you'll learn: • How to paint a peaceful coastal landscape in soft pastel • Techniques for painting realistic ocean waves and shoreline reflections • How to create natural-looking dune grasses with expressive pastel strokes • Methods for capturing soft atmospheric skies and glowing coastal light • Soft pastel layering and blending techniques for creating depth and texture • How to convey the calm, relaxing mood of a quiet beach scene Whether you're looking to improve your landscape paintings or explore the beauty of coastal scenes in soft pastel, this tutorial will guide you through the entire process from start to finish. Find me on social: Instagram:   / jillvanderpoel   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... TikTok:   / jillvanderpoel   Visit my Amazon Storefront for my Favorite Supplies: https://a.co/d/09eWFueW Thanks for watching! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your artwork if you try this tutorial. I'd love to see your coastal paintings! Affiliate disclosure: Some links may earn me a small commission if you purchase through them, with no extra cost to you. Your support helps me continue creating content!