How to Paint a Drab Winter Landscape and Make it Fabulous!

How would you paint this? I answer the question with a demo! How would I paint a boring drab winter landscape that does not have snow? In this video I share how I take a drab winter reference and make it more interesting using a bold underpainting.
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[@susanobyrnes1524]

So many colors still alive in winter !!! Thank you

[@bonnywagner4069]

You are a fabulous teacher!,,,

[@1DaTJo]

You’re so artistic and so kind to show us how to do these things. Thanks Karen 🙏🏻

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@flyfisherman3649]

You are fearless

[@marthajacobo3519]

karen, if you don't have underpainting squares, charcoal sticks? wow, what a video!

[@KarenMargulis]

Thanks for watching! I have not tried charcoal for wet underpaintings but you can use dark value pastels.

[@marthajacobo3519]

@@KarenMargulis Thanks!

[@mechmine8433]

I love to watch your painting lessons.This lesson is very interesting.

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you! 😃

[@theamateurpoint8755]

Stunning. From the underpainting to the end. This one didn’t go through the ugly stage!! ☺️

[@KarenMargulis]

Aww thanks! I appreciate your comment!

[@carolb1822]

Wonderful and so instructive.

[@Mrspob2011]

I just love it! The painterly effects and the colors make it so attractive.

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you so much!

[@rubysaleem7269]

Stunning painting ❤

[@helenvanpoorten4262]

Wow, all those colours. Very inspiring.

[@KarenMargulis]

Thanks so much 😊

[@judicleghorn7582]

Thanks, Karen. Exciting color during the drab winter season…inspiring!

[@KarenMargulis]

You are so welcome!

[@DeirdreB-fu1qb]

I just love this ...looking forward to and definitely will create in a similar unique way

[@MT-bc6xf]

Magnificent lesson... you touched on many things I've had questions about so many times. Thank you!🥰

[@KarenMargulis]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@nanawhopaints]

Beautiful, I loved watching and learning.

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@artist_ElenaTyurina]

Фотография больше похожа на нашу осень. Потрясающе получилось!

[@mreinstein48]

Even at the firts stages this painting is stunning!

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you!! I loved the way the underpainting turned out. I think I'll do another one!

[@maankawas5957]

Wonderful! Sooooooo beautiful!😍😍

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you! 😊

[@maankawas5957]

@@KarenMargulis You're most welcome!😊😊

[@debpaolucciojanomethreadar2357]

Amazing!

[@nicolawilkinson9079]

This is a stunning transformation - can't wait to have a crack at this one!

[@KarenMargulis]

Have fun! Thanks for watching!

[@gwenogle4286]

Thank you so much for this demonstration, I have painted for years using oil paint but I knew nothing about this medium. If only I was younger, I’m too old to start this now but I sure would love to, I’m 88. Gwen

[@KarenMargulis]

You are so welcome! I am happy you enjoyed watching!

[@donnagoode6923]

I really liked this at 11:06 just after the wet underpainting was finished.... I would have happily framed it and hung it on my wall at that point!

[@KarenMargulis]

It would be fun to be brave and just stop at the underpainting!

[@mikeytheman2392]

Gorgeous.

[@KarenMargulis]

Thanks for watching!!

[@bangmrk]

Love it! Purple is my favourite colour, love to see it used so exquisitely in a landscape 💜

[@KarenMargulis]

Mine too!

[@souzalima9193]

Top. Obrigado. Brasil

[@sabinelloyd8532]

Really enjoyed this. Have just bought a set of Sennelier pastels and am not the boss if them yet.

[@KarenMargulis]

Have fun! I didn't like them at first because they were so soft but now they are an ignorant part of my process.

[@sabinelloyd8532]

@@KarenMargulis lol I think you meant important. I am the one who is still ignorant of so much in art.

[@aliciamolloy5948]

Hi Karen thank you for this awesome lesson. Your paintings is beautiful I love the way you painted small branches on the tree. This painting was beautiful at every stage.🙏🙏

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you so much!

[@dianaangelflower6202]

This was MOST excellent ! I like the Jack Richeson underpainting sticks that I just had to order some. I've never seen them demonstrated and I really like how it covers the paper and looks so interesting. This is a great painting topic. Thank you for sharing your creativity.

[@KarenMargulis]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@juliebolton2446]

Wonderful mark making x

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you Julie!

[@klaudiadollbaum6382]

Wonderful

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you!

[@rosaliefunk1629]

Lovely! Your grasses are always spectacular!

[@KarenMargulis]

Many thanks! I do love painting grasses!

[@BillieMoan]

Thank you Karen…loved this one, magical!

[@KarenMargulis]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@pjennings12]

Love your videos...thank you...can't wait to try these techniques

[@KarenMargulis]

Have fun! Thanks for watching!

[@idac7549]

Great video with lots of good tips! Thank you!

[@KarenMargulis]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@heidimosley6240]

Love those drips!

[@KarenMargulis]

Thanks! Me too! Sometimes the coolest drips happen 😊

[@martahofmann2577]

You do amazing work, just beautiful!🥰

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you!

[@melodious54]

You make painting so much fun!

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you so much 😀

[@petrajimenez7323]

Fantastic ! Thanks .

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you!!

[@paulettetodd6150]

Just beautiful Karen! You have inspired me!

[@KarenMargulis]

Awesome! Thank you! Have fun!

[@paulettetodd6150]

I will! I'm going to get started now! I enjoy watching your videos. You are so down to earth and helpful and talented! @@KarenMargulis

[@mgom7646]

😍😍😍

[@KarenMargulis]

Thanks for watching!

[@29h16j]

Es ist erstaunlich,was du wieder aus einem tristen Foto zauberst. Ich werde es auch wieder nachmachen. Erfolgt eine Schlussfixierung. Bei mir wird dann das Bild immer so dunkel.

[@paulettetodd6150]

Karen, I learned so much doing this painting. Thank you! I would love to show you how it turned out and have you critique it. How can I do that?

[@KarenMargulis]

Thanks so much for watching! If you are a Patreon member you can post it on our community page and request feedback. I select 10 painting each month to critique!

[@mariadagloriasantosdeolive1593]

Belo

[@linsanderson2301]

How would you paint a summer scene with water and a dam?

[@KarenMargulis]

I'll add it to my list of subjects!

[@jillp3761]

When you had that 'drab' portion below the tree would it have been an option to bring the tree forward?

[@iameaglelady1]

What was the dark ink block that was used in the initial stages of blocking in the tree trunk and branches? I thought it was something different from the Richeson blocks. TIA

[@KarenMargulis]

Yes. It is a black art Graf tailors block which is basically ink in a block form. They are wonderful for underpainting!

[@robinbrady3030]

I just got some pads of watercolor canvas sheets. It has a slight texture and I am wondering if you have tried it for pastel painting? I may have to try for both pastels and watercolor.

[@KarenMargulis]

I have tried it and it works fine. Of course the canvas gives a different texture to the painting but that is fine! It would be fun to do a watercolor underpainting and then pastel on top!

[@robinbrady3030]

@@KarenMargulis Great idea. I'll try that.

[@leighadams9002]

The alcohol wash is it the same cleaning product that cleans glass?

[@KarenMargulis]

No I am using isopropyl rubbing alcohol 70%

[@bangmrk]

Hi Karen. Do you mind if people paint along with you? I’d love to have a go at painting this scene but wanted to ask permission first

[@KarenMargulis]

Hi Mark, thanks for asking! I don't mind if you'd like to paint along with me! I just ask that any paintings done from my demo be for your personal practice only and not for sale or exhibitions. I hope you enjoy!! Thanks for watching my videos!

[@bangmrk]

@@KarenMargulis Thanks Karen! I feel much better having asked. Will respect your wishes 100%. Thank you again for the inspiration! 😊

[@Mrspob2011]

I just love it! The painterly effects and the colors make it so attractive.

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you so much!