Thank you Karen, if I list my favorite teacher-artist, you are at the top 5… mind you I watched more than 500 hundred videos and GOD knows how many artists I’m following… so, u are on my favorite artist list…. I don’t even count Instagram videos, and artists I follow… thank u for being down to earth, honest and genuine.. u are a caring person….❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I love the way you articulate your thinking process while painting and making decisions. I think that's the most helpful for those of us trying to learn. Thank-you so much!
I love your videos. Until I discovered your channel I never understood how to use pastels and how underappreciated they are. Even my art teachers never did them justice.
Holy Buckets!!! Your crummy photo transformations are the best! Love the palette, love the light and I loved the process. I've learned to not give up so fast when painting in pastels...keep it as light a touch for as long as you can during your layering and mark making. Thank you, so much, for the videos and constant inspiration and information to help me problem solve and be a better painter!
I love your work and tutorials! I must confess I stop the videos to get coffee or save them so I can watch again. I will try to follow to the end more. They should give you credit for multiple views. Thank you!
I can’t wait to try this.. new watch first, then attempt. I am new to pastels and from watching a lot of different videos. I have enjoyed yours the most. I love how you describe every detail and explain why you do certain things. You have a new stubby!! Thanks for my happy place during our quarantine 😍. Please be safe!!
Thank you for always being so clear in your explanations. I really appreciate it and your paintings always turn out very beautiful, cromy photos or not!
Thank you for this, I've tried my had at it today by following your tutorial and given that I am a complete novice, I am well chuffed at the result. Thank you for simplifying everything.
Do you ever frame your demos? or sell them? I'm trying to determine what you'd consider a frameable painting among your demos of impressionistic quality. I love your demos done within a tight frame of time. I hope this question makes sense. LOL
Good question! I actually do sell them. I sometimes work on them for a bit after a demo to add finishing marks but I would say they are 99% done in the videos. I just happen to paint fast due to the way I practiced under a tight time frame while I worked full time. I only had time to paint on my lunch break so I learned to be efficient!
Thank you - you teach so well and are a generous teacher. I love it right from the underpainting which looked pretty good as it was to me :) but it got better and better.
So, helpful I did not use an underpainting for my beach scene because paper was a clay like color. I think the underpainting will add more depth?? It seems. Thank you
Doreen Lorenzo Thanks for watching! As with any art supply the more expensive the better the quality and usually the more expensive pastels have more pigment so the results are richer and more vibrant than the generic less expensive pastels. Also some of the cheap basic sets don’t have a good range of values and colors. But that being said if you learn layering and a light touch you can create good paintings with a limited set. I have reviewed two less expensive but good quality pastels on my Patreon page. Www.patreon.com/karen Margulis Look at Blick brand pastels and Mungyo soft pastels for decent quality that won’t break the budget.
Thank you Karen, if I list my favorite teacher-artist, you are at the top 5… mind you I watched more than 500 hundred videos and GOD knows how many artists I’m following… so, u are on my favorite artist list…. I don’t even count Instagram videos, and artists I follow… thank u for being down to earth, honest and genuine.. u are a caring person….❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you very much for your kind words! You made my day!!
I finally like the "Crummy photo" idea. It really does help believe it or not, to keep me from details that aren't there and to use my imagination.
I like shading and mixing of those colors. specially, cloud color shading that I like is awesome.
Thank you so much 😀
I love the way you articulate your thinking process while painting and making decisions. I think that's the most helpful for those of us trying to learn. Thank-you so much!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching Lisa!
Beauty from ordinary... so enjoyed watching Karen. Thankyou 🙋🏼👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
I love your videos. Until I discovered your channel I never understood how to use pastels and how underappreciated they are. Even my art teachers never did them justice.
Thank you very much for your kind words! I appreciate you watching!
Holy Buckets!!! Your crummy photo transformations are the best! Love the palette, love the light and I loved the process. I've learned to not give up so fast when painting in pastels...keep it as light a touch for as long as you can during your layering and mark making. Thank you, so much, for the videos and constant inspiration and information to help me problem solve and be a better painter!
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much for your lessons!! I'm so happy to be with you and make pictures. My great respect from Moscow.
Thank you! 😃
I'm binging on your videos. Love both your process and the magic that arises from it. Tremendously inspiring!
Thank you for discovering my videos! I'm happy to share with you!!
I love your work and tutorials! I must confess I stop the videos to get coffee or save them so I can watch again. I will try to follow to the end more. They should give you credit for multiple views. Thank you!
Lovely work. Thanks for bringing sunshine on a wet day in the UK 💕
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much! You are a great teacher, love your demo's.
Thank you so much. I like this beach and this sky with clouds....
Most welcome 😊
I can’t wait to try this.. new watch first, then attempt. I am new to pastels and from watching a lot of different videos. I have enjoyed yours the most. I love how you describe every detail and explain why you do certain things. You have a new stubby!! Thanks for my happy place during our quarantine 😍. Please be safe!!
Welcome 😊 I'm glad you enjoyed and thanks for subscribing!!
Thank you for always being so clear in your explanations. I really appreciate it and your paintings always turn out very beautiful, cromy photos or not!
Even your initial under painting looks lovely and painterly. I’m going to try this.
Thank you!! Have fun with it!
Thank you Karen. Your videos are amazing. I’ve learnt so much. Keep them coming. Thanks again.
You are so welcome!
Maravilloso , gracias.
Karen, you are a master artist.Do you ever do workshops in Florida? You are my hero.
It's just amazing and perfect 🤩 Love it. Thank you, you are my hero:))
Beautiful Karen, love your videos! Thank you.
Thank you so much Alicia!
Found your channel a few weeks ago and love the way you paint. Your videos are so well explained and clear. Thank you!
Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching!
So beautiful!! I love dunes.
Thanks Katie!
Awesome demos, thanks! It's cool seeing your techniques in appear.
Wow! Another stunner!
Thanks Vivian!
So great demo. Always enjoy your style and explanation. Thank you Karen! 🌹🍵
You are so welcome!
Thank you for this, I've tried my had at it today by following your tutorial and given that I am a complete novice, I am well chuffed at the result. Thank you for simplifying everything.
Wonderful! It is my pleasure to share with you!!
Thank you ! beautiful Karen !
You are so welcome!
Oh my, this is a must try for me. Thank you, Karen!
Yay! Thanks for watching!
Great video, Karen. Excellent commentary!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
Do you ever frame your demos? or sell them? I'm trying to determine what you'd consider a frameable painting among your demos of impressionistic quality. I love your demos done within a tight frame of time. I hope this question makes sense. LOL
Good question! I actually do sell them. I sometimes work on them for a bit after a demo to add finishing marks but I would say they are 99% done in the videos. I just happen to paint fast due to the way I practiced under a tight time frame while I worked full time. I only had time to paint on my lunch break so I learned to be efficient!
Thanks for your video, appreciated very much
You are welcome!
Loved this tutorial, Karen. Thanks so much.
You are so welcome!
Thank you - you teach so well and are a generous teacher. I love it right from the underpainting which looked pretty good as it was to me :) but it got better and better.
Thank you so much!
⚘️😍very beautiful and informative. 🎉
Thank you Karen!
Thanks for watching!
GREAT JOB!!!! This is great. :)
Thank you so much!
So, helpful I did not use an underpainting for my beach scene because paper was a clay like color. I think the underpainting will add more depth?? It seems. Thank you
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Fabulous
Thank you!
I love you! I happen to have tons of crummy photos! 😂😍🤗
They make the best references! Have fun!!
Great thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Karen I can’t find the terry Ludwig floral and landscape set. Can you advise me please.
Thanks for asking. Currently it is only available on the Terry Ludwig website www.terryludwig.com
can I get a similar effect with generic soft pastels?I can't afford the more expensive pastels that you use.
Doreen Lorenzo Thanks for watching! As with any art supply the more expensive the better the quality and usually the more expensive pastels have more pigment so the results are richer and more vibrant than the generic less expensive pastels. Also some of the cheap basic sets don’t have a good range of values and colors. But that being said if you learn layering and a light touch you can create good paintings with a limited set. I have reviewed two less expensive but good quality pastels on my Patreon page. Www.patreon.com/karen Margulis Look at Blick brand pastels and Mungyo soft pastels for decent quality that won’t break the budget.
Awesome painting!
Any reason you've switched from Uart to Canson?
Thanks! I like to switch it up and use several different papers. Uart is my favorite but I do like Canson for a change of pace!
So amazing ! You are so competent person
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Thank you so much 😀