Have You Tried ART GRAF for Pastel Underpainting? Watch my demo!

[@bangmrk]

Watching your videos has been such an inspiration to me. I’ve been suffering with severe depression for a long time and your videos inspired me to pick up a sketch book and do some art for the first time in 20 years. Since then I feel like a different person! I feel so much lighter and more alive than I have done in a very long time. And tomorrow I’m taking a class on life drawing! Thank you for the inspiration! I’ve been stuck in a deep abyss for years and for the first time I feel like things are getting better. Thank you so much!

[@KarenMargulis]

Hi Mark, I’m so happy you took time to write and share your story. My goal is to share and inspire other artists so to know you are enjoying my videos makes me very happy! I wish you much joy on your art journey! I am happy to be a part of it!

[@bangmrk]

@@KarenMargulis Thanks Karen! Best wishes!

[@Nazareth434]

Nicely informative. Love how you experience "problems" while painting, but work with them and how you explain how not to panic, but either fix or use the mistakes or rather issues that crop up.

[@soniagibbs3366]

Ooh this underpainting is a piece of artwork in itself! I absolutely love it

[@TatianaE-vd7ck]

Wow! So gorgeous!

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you! 😊

[@graciousmom4127]

Extremely beautiful! Can't wait for part 2! 😘🥰

[@potomaccrafter]

You are such an amazing teacher. They say 'if you can't do, teach". I'm so glad you CAN do--fantastically-- but you also humbly share your skill and make it such fun! Thank you!

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you!!! I appreciate your feedback and support!

[@barbarascott1774]

I think this under painting is beautiful in its own way. Keen to give this a go. Thanks again

[@KarenMargulis]

My pleasure 😊

[@mjpete27]

Very nice painting Karen! Thanks for sharing your under-painting techniques! You create such amazing pastel paintings!

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you so much 😀

[@chaddesrosiers1107]

Cool idea. Looks good. I had been looking at derwent graphitint blocks for awhile. Gave me another reason to perhaps grab some. lol Thanks.

[@KarenMargulis]

You should! I love using them!

[@kathleentrued9359]

Just used the primaries as an under painting yesterday- amazing results. Thanks

[@KarenMargulis]

Wonderful! It is one of my favorite underpainting techniques!

[@lmnop636]

Thank you!! I learnt a lot!!

[@KarenMargulis]

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@sharonaiken1846]

These remind me of Derwent's ink tense sticks. Those are fun and strongly pigmented as well.

[@KarenMargulis]

Yes!! They seem to be very similar!

[@charleneheaman2033]

I tried the Graf for an underpainting it created amazing depth. Thanks for the tip! I have a question about your reference photos. How do you get them to be so small when you print them? Are you printing on regular paper? I’d like to learn more about your process please.

[@KarenMargulis]

Great suggestion! I'll plan on a video with more but yes I print them on regular paper and use the Mac photo program to put several photos on one page.

[@minnahumble2294]

Could you explain your basic set up? It looks like your sanded paper is mounted on a board covered with cloth. I suppose the cloth is to help catch chalk dust. Maybe? Thanks for your inspiring tutorials.

[@KarenMargulis]

The cloth is just for looks to cover up an ugly table! I use the folded foamcore under my board to collect the dust. I use a piece of chalkboard for the support board. I get it at Home Depot

[@minnahumble2294]

A table? It looks like an easel.

[@robinsamuelson3626]

How do this compare with intense blocks?

[@yunamerus]

Hi Margulis, what paper is best for doing underpainting with water ? I used some paper and it became all wavy from the water

[@KarenMargulis]

I like to use LuxArchival sanded paper. I doesn't not get wavy. If you use another sanded paper it is best to mount it on a board. There are videos on how to do this. Thanks so much for watching!!

[@yunamerus]

@@KarenMargulis Okay super thank you very much

[@AnimaedArte_HesAll_PatriziaC]

😊

[@minnahumble2294]

Is part of the reason for using art graf in the under painting that it costs less than the pastels? I am a complete newbie so I am asking because it just seems like you could do the same thing with the pastels.

[@KarenMargulis]

I like the Art Graf for the variation it gives. I like the contrast between the wet underpainting and opaque pastel. The art grad is compressed ink so it gives a different effect from wet pastel.

[@Bright-It]

Please, clarify. The TAILOR SHAPE Monochromatic set comes in graphite, white and black colors. Which pigment is used for each color and toxicity information for them. Thank you for sharing.

[@KarenMargulis]

Thanks for watching!! I’m not sure what the exact specs are but I think they would be available on the art Graf website

[@dorothygladsjo3510]

Could I use Inktense blocks instead?

[@KarenMargulis]

Yes definitely!

[@minnahumble2294]

I don’t see a link in the description for finding art graf.

[@KarenMargulis]

Sorry!! I get them online at Jerrys Artarama. Sometimes they dont have them so I do a google search to find available vendors.

[@minnahumble2294]

It’s OK, I’ll do the Google search. I really like your videos. TFS

[@lauramulholland6483]

what NU pink pastel is please? thanks

[@KarenMargulis]

It is a Nupastels brand hard pastel

[@minnahumble2294]

A table? It looks upright, like an easel.

[@KarenMargulis]

Sorry I thought you meant the table with my pastels. I use a black piece of foamcore board on an upright easel. I attach my paper with black artist tape.

[@minnahumble2294]

Thanks. Beautiful landscapes btw.

[@jimmacdonald1526]

Please rince off your brush beyween colors, especially black.

[@ulrikematter5587]

Could I also use Derwent Inktense instead? Otherwise I'll have to consider selling my kidney for art supplies one day...

[@KarenMargulis]

Sure the Derwent Intense sticks work in the same way as the Art Graf! Have fun with them!!

[@ulrikematter5587]

@@KarenMargulis thank you and thank you also for the video