You are a terrific art teacher. I’m a very beginner in the late winter of my years but I’m still drawn to learn. Thank you for sharing your tutorial.

What sorcery is this? Girl, you are a magician! Beautiful work!!!

This is CRAZY! I can't quite pinpoint the moment when this went from a "hot mess" to a field of flowers... But it did.

@jw840

4 жыл бұрын

this is why i love pastels!

@Esmeralda-bg7qq

3 жыл бұрын

I also thought `what a mess', so muddy, and then.... wow, I love it!

@katalindejong

3 жыл бұрын

I love this

@HUGzJayGon

3 жыл бұрын

took phone out of pocket, read comment, looked at video. everything but flowers are developed clearly enough to recognize the scene at 16:20

@homayaraakter1562

2 жыл бұрын

It was all scribbles but then....

Thank you for not using music! Makes it so much easier to hear what you are saying!

Fantastic! The way you suggest the flowers and grasses, rather than painting them exactly as you see them! For me it's courage! Thanks a lot! I'll probably give it a try...

First time I've watched an art video by Karen Margulis. About halfway through I was kind of holding my breath, thinking OMG what a mess, it's not going to work, etc. But with every new addition of colour the painting took shape. Magical. I'm a fan now.

@KarenMargulis

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Erika and staying to see the finish!! I appreciate you watching!

Karen, you are my hero! I’ve been feeling a creative pull and I purchased some pastels not knowing where to start. Your videos are so informative and calming. I know I can do this! Thank you, thank you for helping me fill that creative pull❤

I’ve never heard of an artist that actually said, “Ooops.“ You are brilliant!

@mikekazz5353

5 жыл бұрын

"Never mistakes, just happy little accidents."

Great demo in painting loosely and quickly - fresh and not overdone. New idea for underpainting!

@KarenMargulis

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you James!

You're the first pastel artist I've ever seen that made me want to learn pastels.

@KarenMargulis

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I do hope you will try them!!

@williamnoble8011

4 жыл бұрын

100% agree with you.I took oil painting 13 years ago at age 59 . I am 72 now and have become amazed at her incredible style . I am going to try to incorporate in an oil painting.

Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for using the baby wipes! Great idea.

Thank you so much for this tutorial without music so I can hear what you are saying . I have a box of pastels from my grandfather and never have used it. Love and kiss from the Netherlands.

@KarenMargulis

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

You are an absolute joy to watch. Thank you, Karen, for all I've learned from you.

@KarenMargulis

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Lovely - it looked so abstract for a long time and then suddenly, looking at the whole, the landscape emerges. Quite magical.

This pastel really touches my sense's where many floral works rarely do. You've illustrated very well what I've tried to explain to my artist friends about developing an entire area of a piece as a whole, while working through the values that create really approachable scene's. I could lay in that field all day, admiring the image you've so lovingly constructed. Thank you.

@KarenMargulis

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Your comment means a lot to me!

I am fascinated by the way you work! 😮 I had to take pics of every time there was a major change in the painting just to help wrap my head around how your process worked! I love it ❤. You are extremely talented!

When you added the dark shapes for the poppies they floated above the painting. That was so cool! Had fun watching this!

I was absolutely blown away by the transition from underpainting to your incredible finished piece!! Seriously amazing! 😱😍😍😍

@KarenMargulis

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

I really loved seeing you make this. I am struggling with pastels, esp for one view from my kitchen window, how the old apple tree changes through the year. This has given me some good ideas, especially extending the range of pastels to work with: hard/soft, better colour ranges, and texture. Thank you!

@KarenMargulis

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback! it is my pleasure to share!

@GriseldaMussett

5 жыл бұрын

@@KarenMargulis I realise I have been using my pastels as if they were - what? pencils? This layering, and working towards detail and highlight makes absolute sense of the medium. Thank goodness for online schooling.. At the ripe old age of 70 I am AT LAST getting to 'art college' with teachers like you. Thank you again.

This was an abracadabra. You people are magicians. i try and then i cry.

I am in awe! This is my first time watching pastel artwork. I a believe I may be hooked! Thank you for sharing. You are an excellent teacher.

@KarenMargulis

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I'm glad you liked it and I do hope you will Gove pastel a try!!

You perfectly demonstrate how seemingly abstract blocks and daubs of hard colour can be manipulated back and forth until a few finer touches (such as the light on petals and the grass stems) can be made and - suddenly - it's a beautiful piece of work. Thank you.

Never thought of using pastels so loosely, I love it. I'm inspired.

When you know what you're doing and already know the process and result in you mind... Wonderful

Hello from South Africa . I have not been brave enough to use my pastels you have made it look so easy I am going to give it a go. Thank you for sharing your talent.

Your creative process is so contagious. Until this video I used to avoid pastel. Now I think I might switch to it completely. Thank you for such inspirational and educational video

@lyntalbot394

Жыл бұрын

I started with oils, then went to acrylics, then onto pastels, which I loved the most, now pastel pencils.

Ten minutes in, I was thinking - no way. Then, it was like a lens focusing...it came into view. Beautiful. Bravo.

@KarenMargulis

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! I am glad you kept watching!

Quite a trick! Concise, simple and to the point! Thank you !

@KarenMargulis

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!Thanks for watching!

I'm a pastel newbie just dabbling here and there with my new set of pastels and I am totally amazed and mesmerized with what you have painted right before my eyes! The whole process was incredible, but the final product is (IMO), almost miraculous! And this idea of using the wipes on the underpainting is super effective! The underpainting, the texture and colors all bring the whole painting to life! I am truly impressed and encouraged to go ahead and continue playing around with my pastels until I surprise myself one day! Your work is brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing your painting "magic" with us!

@KarenMargulis

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Enjoy your pastels! They are so versatile and fun to use. Thanks for watching!

Thank you for the inspiration! Im a watercolor artist but with all your talent watching you I just might dig into my pastels❤️❤️❤️❤️

@KarenMargulis

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! I hope you do! Thanks for watching. And pastels are wonderful over a watercolor underpainting!

@sherriwagner1483

2 жыл бұрын

@@KarenMargulis Thank you! Ill give that a try😉

I love this style so much. Never thought you could work with Pastels like that.

Love the way you create depth by putting warmer shades and texture in the foreground-luscious!

Thank you Karen - I was watching you painting with pleasure. I started to paint with pastel. Painted a few picture and I enjoyed. This painting is very beautiful. I learned a lot from this.

Can’t believe how beautiful this turned out!

Another great video, Karen. I can feel the passion you have for your art. Thank you.

Wow! That's all I can say-WOW!! Thank you so much for sharing this.

Wonderful - love watching your process! TFS!

Ma'am, I am completely gob-smacked! Had no idea where this was going 😱 . I'm also a complete novice, anyway. But this is SO beautiful! 😍😍 I love Poppies. And you have done them such justice. I thoroughly enjoyed watching you paint. 👏👏👏. Thank you!

@KarenMargulis

3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! Thanks so much for watching!

Hey everyone The beautiful picture got you here but WOW So much more! The science of the viewers eye! Such a Tip, there so much to understand, Thank You Karen, For making it understandable and evident.

Ohhhh so amazing!!! Love love love your artwork, the techniques, the super descriptions step by step.....thank you!!!

Great to see an artist having so much fun.

A friend pointed me to your page to learn about pastels, and I love watching and learning. I am awaiting the arrival of my first set of Nupastels and Senellier soft pastels, and can't wait to start playing around. Thank you for your in depth, educational and approachable videos. Very much appreciated!

@KarenMargulis

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thanks so much for watching!!

Thank you.....what a wonderful demonstration using pastels. It really has depth too!

It is amazing how you make those broad strokes and it looks like flowers and trees.

So lovely and lively! I'm getting ready to break out my pastels and this video was the perfect beginning point. Thanks so much and looking forward to seeing more!

This was awesome! I learned so much and had the joy of watching a painting come to life!

Watching this process is absolutely awesome, love love love you work

Love your approach to your work... it's free and loose and exciting. Your energy shines through your finished work.

Oh I love your painting. I think I will watch many times to absorb everything you have taught me. Thank you so much. God bless❤🌹🙏

You are such a great teacher!

This was an amazing tutorial. I have never used my pastels, but now I will try. Thank you

Beautiful! Your hands Strokes are so effortless.

Absolutely beautiful, thank you for taking us step by step through your skilful art.

Absolutely stunning... thank you for this amazing tutorial... love it..

Very masterful! Beautiful! Love the 3d effects!

thank you. Never did anything with pastels, but this tutorial is inspiring me to try it.

Wow, I am always amazed at how these turn out. Those reds are something I need more of in my collection. So gorgeous! Thanks for all that you share. I always learn so much from your videos!

Loved seeing you painting and enjoyed your video and it was interesting seeing you use baby wipes so thank you very much for sharing your videos with us.

Thank You! I got great pleasure and relaxation! Very nice to get a picture with the poppies!

Wow! I was pleasantly surprised as in the beginning I wasn’t sure where this was going. Excited to try pastels. Thank you for your wonderful tutorial.

@KarenMargulis

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

Wonderful! I am heading off to a pastel class and I am going to keep in mind all of your techniques. THANKS!

Fabulous demo, thank you. It came together like magic.

Thanks for a very good tutorial on pastels. ❤️👩🏻‍🎨

Absolutely beautiful. And you made it look so easy.

this baby wipe idea is really good! I always use my finger to smudge the pastel but this is easier and because it is wet the color is brighter too

Absolutely beautiful! Love it!!

Hi I found this so inspiring and so beautiful, but also so informative! Loved it and the result is lovely. Thanks

I found this absolutely fascinating! Love the painting

Thank you so much for your explanation as you create. I would love to be this loose with pastels!

One of the best videos I ve seen. Good instruction, color combinations, just loved it and would love to have a class with you!!!!

Amazing, you've gained yourself a new subscriber

@KarenMargulis

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!!

It's a very interesting tutorial. Thank you very much, Karen

this is absolutely amazing and quite helpful. thank you for sharing your art and art process.

I have never seen anything like this!! But now, I want to do it!!! Wonderful art!!!!!

So effortless! Thank you

Very interesting technique! Thank you for sharing this!

…brillant your art and gorgeous the result... thanks for sharing

Karen that is just amasing.thak you for showing so generusly your art

Beautiful painting ! You are an amazing artist and teacher . Thank you for sharing .

One of my favorites! It''s so pretty! I must paint it soon!

Amazing! I was spellbound. Artists make it look so easy!

@KarenMargulis

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate you watching!

Great video, good for beginners and old pros as a reminder about the basics. Nice job Karen!

@KarenMargulis

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I appreciate your feedback!

Thank you for the tutorial, I will certainly give this a try !

This video has spurred me on to try out pastels, thank you Karen. X

Absolutely gorgeous

Awesome tutorial as always!

YOU ARE A VERY GOOD PASTEL ARTIST. LEARNED SO MUCH FROM YOUR DEMO. THANKS A LOT, FROM PHILIPPINES

Turned out very nice. Looks like a fun loose way to paint with pastels. I enjoyed watching you and learned a lot I can do differently with all the stuff i already have. Thank you for sharing. I was a little concerned at first but glad I watched to the end.😄

You did a great job with transforming a poppies' picture in nature to a magnificent interesting painting. Thank you for sharing.

Great teacher! Thank you!

This is a wonderful demo.

That was so awesome!

Thats wanderful FRER SEEING THE UNDER PAINTING AND NOW THIS PAINTING...IT IS LIKE MAGIC...AND GRACIAS X THE BBY WIPES TIPS...JAJAJA YOU ARE THE BEST THERE IS....

Excellent tutorial. Thank you,

Great teacher. I learned so much. Thank you! And I agree with the commenter who thanks you for not adding music to your tutorial

@KarenMargulis

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Mia!

Lovely work of art!!!

I enjoyed your video so much. You make it look so easy and I’m anxious to get started. Thank you.

Excellent work! Nice and clear video recording as well. Thank you!

Gorgeous!

Oh so inspiring! ❤️