I actually came across this video because I'm painting a foggy landscape in acrylic paint, and I was looking for techniques others have used. I saw this pastel drawing (painting?) on Google Images and LOVED the colors. It captures a subtle brightness against gloom that I've always had trouble capturing. I followed the link to your blog about it, and then from there to this video. Excellent work! I've hardly ever messed with chalk pastels, but now I'm actually tempted to give them a shot.
Karen, You are such a great teacher. I marvel how much I learn by watching your videos. You explain the why's of what you are doing so well. Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for sharing your vast knowledge with us. I am self taught and have abandoned ship a long time ago. Your information and demos are like eating a wonderful dessert. Thanks again so much..
I love the feel of this painting. There was so much to learn from it, for me: use of colour; shouty marks; and the scratching technique! Thank you so much for your generosity in sharing them 🙏🏻
I have no idea how you do what you do. You’re a magician. You work, and I follow you. I see the marks you make, and they look like marks. Then, without me having blinked, the marks go away and all I see is, texture, light, weight and weather. HOW? No, really, HOW?!!!!!!!!
Why doesn’t your fixative eat the white pastel? I have had trouble with workable fixatives…even Blair. Your instructions are clear and informative. Your work is bright and beautiful.
Do you know how many times workable fixative can be used on a painting? Does the paper get affected after being sprayed with workable fixative, if sprayed 4-5 times for example? (Daniel)
It depends on the type of paper. I have had unsanded paper start to buckle with multiple layers of fixative. Sanded papers tend to do just fine with multiple layers. I have not ever counted but I never had a problem with light layers of workable fixative.
I actually came across this video because I'm painting a foggy landscape in acrylic paint, and I was looking for techniques others have used. I saw this pastel drawing (painting?) on Google Images and LOVED the colors. It captures a subtle brightness against gloom that I've always had trouble capturing. I followed the link to your blog about it, and then from there to this video. Excellent work! I've hardly ever messed with chalk pastels, but now I'm actually tempted to give them a shot.
Karen you are a master painter and a master teacher. Thank you, I'm grateful for your generosity and willingness to share your knowledge.🌹
Thanks so much 😊 Your comment made my day!!
Karen, You are such a great teacher. I marvel how much I learn by watching your videos. You explain the why's of what you are doing so well. Thanks so much!
Wow, thank you! I appreciate your feedback!
Thank you so much for sharing your vast knowledge with us. I am self taught and have abandoned ship a long time ago. Your information and demos are like eating a wonderful dessert. Thanks again so much..
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
Beautiful!
Loved this
Thank you Karen for such an interesting demo. Loved the way you describe your thought processes as you paint.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
I love the feel of this painting. There was so much to learn from it, for me: use of colour; shouty marks; and the scratching technique! Thank you so much for your generosity in sharing them 🙏🏻
Thank you so much Jackie!
Dear Karen, thank you for the feeling of transparency of your painting. I love your technique of painting when I should imagine details on my own 😊
Thank you so much!
How perfect for a rainy day in Georgia!
Love your work Karen plus your generous guidance through the process. Greetings from Ireland!
Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching!
We have lots of misty days in Ireland at this time of year 🙂
I did not know that we all see color differently! Makes perfect sense. Now, on to watch the rest of the video.
Just loved every step of the way ...thnxx
Thank you so much 😀
Wonderful, sooooo beautiful!❤🔥😍👏👏👏
Thank you so much!!
Wonderful results! How I appreciate to see you working! I learn a lot of your explications and demos! Great thank's to you xx
Thanks!!
Absolutely beautiful. From one teacher to another, I'd never spray fixative in an enclosed space. It's absolutely toxic.
Oh my goodness Karen…this was an excellent video, explained perfectly.
Thank you so much!
Thanks so much for all your tips and advice love this painting and the misty background. I am new to pastel and you are really helping me. Thanks
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
Wonderful technique! Lovely painting!
Thanks so much 😊
Loved the misty demo!
So glad! Thanks for watching!
Very enjoyable lesson. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
Before I watched you paint Queen Anne's lace I never even noticed them, now I point them out constantly to anyone standing near me.
Ahhh thank you! That is my goal!
I have no idea how you do what you do. You’re a magician. You work, and I follow you. I see the marks you make, and they look like marks. Then, without me having blinked, the marks go away and all I see is, texture, light, weight and weather. HOW? No, really, HOW?!!!!!!!!
Wow, thank you! I appreciate your kind words!
Beautiful !!!
Thought about painting along for practice but I would have to overcome lazynes 😞😀
Thanks for watching! That counts!
Hello Karen thank you for your video. Can you make one about the complementary colors and their use?
Thanks for watching. I will add your requests to my list!
Why doesn’t your fixative eat the white pastel? I have had trouble with workable fixatives…even Blair.
Your instructions are clear and informative. Your work is bright and beautiful.
Thanks! I am not sure. I have not had this problem with fixative. I do wait for it to be competed dry before adding more pastel.
Could you write the pastel brand that you’re using?
Do you know how many times workable fixative can be used on a painting?
Does the paper get affected after being sprayed with workable fixative, if sprayed 4-5 times for example?
(Daniel)
It depends on the type of paper. I have had unsanded paper start to buckle with multiple layers of fixative. Sanded papers tend to do just fine with multiple layers. I have not ever counted but I never had a problem with light layers of workable fixative.
@@KarenMargulis Thank you for your reply, and for your wonderful videos ❤
In the video you say you are using Ming Art paper. But your supply list says Canson MiTientes?
Thanks for the catch! I need to change the description to MingArt!!
not my style