A Pastel Painting Demo in 10 minutes...NOT a Time Lapse!

Would you like to get past the pastel learning curve faster? Would you like to become a more confident painter? Doing quick studies will help! In this video I demonstrate a small and quick pastel painting of a poppy. I became more efficient at painting small studies when I was working full time and had little time to paint. I set a timer and called my paintings 'studies'.
TIP: I find that it helps to start with the darks and big simple shapes. I gradually refine the shapes and add detail until I am satisfied.
Doing these quick studies has helped me become a more confident painter. Why not set a timer and try a quick pastel study!
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[@cheryl7476]

I have never been more excited to use my pastels, until I watched and listened to how you simplify the process of painting, by using swift marks and variations of color. Thanks, Karen.

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you Cheryl!! Happy Painting!

[@elizabethkoeman1149]

Wow unbelievable lovely. You are very good and all this in 20 min. Or less! Thank you.

[@monev4456]

Karen, you are so wonderful!!! I just hope one day I can paint like you!💕🌻

[@rosaliefunk1629]

Thanks. I need to get back to small, quick paintings. You’re inspirational!

[@jdemaestri4300]

Very helpful, thank you for not having music also.

[@manjulakulathunga1526]

I feel your painting so heart touching than the actual photo

[@sonyaeckers8297]

Love this, will paint it!

[@scottieramsey4331]

I UST LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! THIS LITTLE PAINTING!

[@SueKerriganHarrisArtist]

Love this thank you Karen

[@MT-bc6xf]

Thank you. Love your demos. Very helpful!!!

[@mellowbats]

Love this demo!

[@sharonrose160]

Fantastic, I chose your video because it was the shortest. I am shy of pastels because of the blending, but your poppies were magic

[@suzanneboily5224]

Love it!!

[@mariavarga863]

Lovely! I will try this! ☺️

[@cinnie2543]

Amazing. Thank you!

[@elizabethkoeman1149]

Wow unbelievable lovely. You are very good and all this in 20 min. Or less! Thank you. 10:16

[@marcelaterzi3633]

Thank you This is very inspirational!

[@leonalii1533]

What a lovely painting!

[@artfulend10]

Thanks Karen. Great video. I love your looseness.

[@loOoBy1]

Loved it, adorable🌷🌷🌷

[@caronboler4048]

I totally enjoyed watching this painting come to life. I thank you.

[@caroljv33]

Brilliant! Thank you!

[@deborahrech7429]

Wow! Makes me want to try pastels. Great teaching....

[@manjulakulathunga1526]

Thanks Karen, I learnt lot from you.

[@sheilarawlingson1050]

Thank you Karen that was beautiful I certainly will give it a try ❤️

[@dmullins311]

That was so interesting thank you! I never thought to start with the dark colours first.

[@faizasalmaan1161]

This is so beautiful , you made my day ! I am definitely gonna try my hands on this ❤️

[@TheMattybake]

Loved this, looking forward to giving it a go :)

[@marffvmarffv5438]

Bonjour Karen. Once again thank you to share your talent and technique. I tried to paint the same subject without looking at your video. Well I went totally wrong. Not good color values, bad shapes, everything of my composition flat etc'.... And spending hours to achieve nothing. But I think I did not loose my time, I think I caught your instructions here better. I will see what's left in my memory and not only copy what you are doing but more trying to understand and apply proper technique. Merci

[@lynn-mariekara2628]

Lovely!

[@lydialangfordjoiner765]

I’m so thankful for your talents, videos and pleasantness. You create beautiful art. Again, thank you!

[@MsTigergirl1]

That is amazing,you make it look so easy👍🏻. 💗

[@oldlady1946]

An Amazing 10 minute piece. Another Wow!

[@toddcox8436]

Enjoyed your video very much. Thanks for sharing it.

[@sueaberle935]

Thank you! Well done.

[@debbiedecker4789]

Great demo! Off to do my little painting. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@AudiobookLibrary24-7]

Short demo. I like it!

[@maggiequilts]

Excellent! Very inspirational. Tyvm ❤️🥰🇨🇦❤️

[@kathleendale5981]

Wow, thanks!

[@bnataliya]

Awesome❤

[@marciengland]

You make it look so easy. I’ve had my pastels for almost a year and haven’t had the time to start......now I see how I can fit it in! Thank you sooooooooo much! Hugs!

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you so much for watching!! I am so happy to share!

[@dianeoconnor8310]

Wow!

[@dusya8]

Fantastic !!

[@noelleimparato]

This was great. Very fast, yet beautiful rendering and perfectly well explained. Thank you.

[@malakghaffari3028]

Special. Thank you so much.

[@ClariceAust]

Karen, you're SO talented! What a lovely sense of composition and art you have! :)

[@brostonmash9556]

Excellent , thank you

[@cherylbrewster9204]

Thanks bunches 💐💐💐

[@GAWells-lj7qo]

Bravo!

[@terrilynnstalvey1416]

Wow, what great idea on efficiency. Will try. Thank you so much 👏👏👏👍👍❤❤❤

[@janemartin4858]

So fine thank you for sharing

[@Mollygirl444]

Brilliant idea-- timed practice. Solves my issues!

[@alexandrasanches2473]

Delighted!!! Big hug!

[@judywhitcomb9890]

Beautiful Karen!

[@Slaybaddiequeen216]

Love this Karen! Another gem that is so helpful!!!

[@KarenMargulis]

Hi Lynn! Thanks for watching!

[@victoriagadd6831]

It’s lovely

[@taniatatjana9080]

Thanks you so much! 🙂🙂🙂

[@oliviapower6503]

Fabulous...

[@baqibillah1589]

thank karen

[@suetoft8677]

Your fabulous work and your wonderful teaching style have inspired me to buy some pastels. Thank you Karen for your generosity in sharing your techniques.

[@marcelacastillo2580]

Loved!

[@marcelacastillo2580]

Karen you are wonderful, thanks.

[@sophieloudy1970]

Wow! Thank you so much! I will start today the 15 minutes 5x7 study. It’s very inspiring.

[@susankeller3198]

Thanks! Lovely!

[@katherinewestryan3678]

VERY INFORMATIVE! Ready to try it.

[@gillianlacey-solymar1447]

I love your use of light! Wow the flowers just jump off the page!

[@chriscarlyon9391]

Brilliant

[@mariegunning937]

Wonderful

[@helanker]

This is absolutely adorable. I must try that. Have the supplies. :)

[@didee1000]

I've got to try this! Thank you for all your videos!

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you for watching!! My pleasure to share!

[@audreybronson2710]

This is just fantastic! Thank you Karen for sharing with us!

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you Audrey!

[@ggjj999]

Love not only your beautiful art but your wonderful teaching style. Just thinking of taking up pastels as my new medium and I must say I’m thrilled to have found you. Just signed up to be a Patreon and just can’t weight to get started.

[@lonnymcsherley773]

Great!!!

[@carlaelliott9014]

Love it! 👏😃

[@KarenMargulis]

Thanks! 😄

[@rushryte]

That is so good!!!!! You are truly a gifted artist and teacher... Thank you!!!

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you Judy!

[@heidi-mariadegruchy7641]

This is a really helpful and useful tips!! Thanks so much!I love your videos! And your paintings of course :)

[@KarenMargulis]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@margaretrollins8386]

Love this!

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you Margaret !

[@Jean-gc6pr]

Every time I watch your tutorials, I always have one moment where I say, in awe, "Oh, wow! Look at that!" - this was no exception. Love your work, thanks for sharing it!

[@KarenMargulis]

Thanks! I appreciate your comment!

[@cristinasalesluis3075]

Your videos are so instructive and inspiring! One can learn so much from you Karen! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us!

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you for watching!!

[@nicoledorion9567]

You share so much with great ease: a sheer delight

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you so much!

[@allaprimalady]

Fresh approach! I will share to my paint group!

[@viclove2314]

Like your way of painting , thanks Karen

[@HeiderosesPhotograph]

THIS IS STUNNING....YOU ARE SO TALENTED.....TFS...:)

[@belindaroca4577]

Karen I absolutely live your videos.. I learn something new every time I watch one.. thank you❣

[@KarenMargulis]

Thanks Belinda!!

[@meltemashley1808]

I LOVE THE PAINTING, THANKS A LOT❤️. I THINK THIS IS JUST FOR ME AS A BEGINNER, IM GOING TO TRY IT🌺

[@helenebricault4429]

Beautiful as usually,thank you for this short demo.

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you too!

[@sherriwagner1483]

You are amazing! So much talent and a real inspiration! Thank you

[@KarenMargulis]

Thanks so much 😊

[@jeanettejohnson7537]

That was amazing. Thank you for sharing your talent and knowledge..... inspirational.!!!

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you Jeanette!

[@dyannnecat]

I love it. This is going to be my first pastel painting! Thank you!

[@KarenMargulis]

Wonderful! Thanks for watching!

[@catherine9774]

Love the poppies..and learn so much from watching you explain how and what you’re doing.. I hope to see you do a dog portrait one day

[@carolilett]

Wonderful. I am obsessed with poppies, and shall try and bring some of my many photos of them alive using these techniques. Thank you Karen.

[@tishaskew602]

I am so thankful I found you and your channel - you are wonderful!!!!!

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you very much!! I appreciate you watching!

[@AinoShperber]

You make it look so easy!! Beautiful!

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you Aino!

[@markthompson3449]

I wonder how many times I've watched this? I love it, and I appreciate your sharing it with us.

[@KarenMargulis]

Glad you enjoy it! I appreciate you watching my videos!

[@evelinepessers9463]

Thank you so much 🌷

[@KarenMargulis]

You're welcome 😊

[@nicoledemana]

wow love it that was amazing I was really worried when you started everything in dark but that was brilliant thanks for sharing have a blessed day Nicole UK

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you Nicole! I'm happy you enjoyed it!

[@m.j.sothoron3132]

One of the best instruction videos that I have viewed - I will watch it again and then attempt it - thank you - love your look

[@KarenMargulis]

Thanks so much 😊 I appreciate your comment and watching my video!

[@Sheshina_Ekaterina]

Karen! I love your art style! Thanks for this video!

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you for your kind comment!

[@user-ut1sz5ir4y]

Здорово!!! Спасибо Вам за видео уроки)))

[@yunzers]

Wonderful painting and I really enjoyed watching your process. Thank you.

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching!

[@donnabrooks7783]

Karen, I am always so excited when I see you have a new video! I continue to learn from you and appreciate your talent! I never get tired of watching your videos as I learn and understand more all the time. Thank you for sharing!

[@KarenMargulis]

Thanks Donna! Isn't it fun when it all comes together! Thanks for watching!