The Secret to Painting the Warm Light and Glow of Sunset: Pastel Demo

[@adriananowacki1861]

Yes, please...demo the art graph! This was such a great lesson, that ended with a beautiful painting. Thank you!

[@KarenMargulis]

Coming soon!

[@nh5083]

Love that orange glow!

[@jilld8787]

Love it! Those colors are gorgeous!🎉

[@paulapascucci1385]

Yes! Would love to see Art graph underpainting demo

[@susantaja4129]

Beautiful! As a teacher of 27 years experience let me say you are fantastic at explaining clearly and in a logical order. That’s so important for a newbie! Thank you Karen. All the best. Susan Taja

[@pamilagrimes1588]

Yes, would like another video showing the beginning underpainting using taylor chalk. Thanks!

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you!

[@canadaverydry]

Karen you are my favourite teacher! I m so happy when you relase a new video! 😘

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you very much!

[@joannschoenleber813]

Wow 🤩 beautiful texture and colors!!! Thanks 🙏 again Karen. Love this!

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you so much!

[@juliadixon-smith5416]

Great demo. Yes please I would love to see you using Art Graf as mine has just arrived here. Thank you.

[@KarenMargulis]

Coming soon!

[@vincenza58]

I love your video about warm sunset,it was very helpful! And I always stay to the end of the video. Painting is like kids, the infant stage, the messy teenage years and then maturity.

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you so much 😀

[@lindamello6457]

Yes would like to see how you used that chalk in your underpinning. Beautiful painting by the way !!

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you! Will do!

[@TJ-zn4et]

I can't imagine anyone not watching until the end. I have no problem painting to the ugly stage. I want to know what to do after that to pop the colors and work the magic! I gain so much from watching you. You explain things well. Mahalo!

[@KarenMargulis]

I appreciate your feedback!

[@jenfleming9412]

Absolutely stunning! The layers and texture you achieved made it a very loose impressionistic interpretation.

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you very much!

[@gigiartstudiowithartistvir3919]

Wow very atmospheric and reminds me a little of Frazetta. I think this is really good.

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you very much!

[@dianaangelflower6202]

DEFINITELY !!! I'd love a live demo using this black block. This is a great technique!

[@oldlady1946]

Loved the process! I must get brave & loosen up 😁

[@KarenMargulis]

You can do it!

[@shelleybrown7037]

This is stunning! I love the looseness and yet the tiny areas of detail. I have never painted with soft pastels and I’ve not been able to achieve this with oil paint. You’ve really inspired me to give this medium a try starting with the clear gesso and warm underpainting. Thank you!

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you so much! I hope you do give pastels a try!

[@shelleybrown7037]

I’ve been researching a little more and I’m wondering if there is any way whatsoever to create on a rigid (say birch) panel and preserve it in a way that it can be hung without needing to be behind glass. Thank you in advance for your time.

[@Moon-qv8id]

This time I couldn't wait for the end result. Wow! Especially the purple you added on the trees. And yes, please i'd like to see the art graph demo. Gràcies.

[@KarenMargulis]

Awesome! Thank you! I appreciate you watching!

[@margaretcummins5228]

Yes please, can we see the artgraph! Felt inspired by this one, thank-you.

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you! It is on the list now!

[@shelleybrandon2825]

Thank you, Karen! Amazing video and it teaches one to relax and let that light touch flow! Brava! Beautiful final rendition!

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you so much!

[@angelalabauve9131]

I understand the ugly stage. I love this video.... working your color magic. I tend to get stuck in detail so I really appreciate your teaching.

[@KarenMargulis]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@dianedesrosiers2057]

Love it.

[@peteinuk]

So fantastic!

[@KarenMargulis]

Many thanks!

[@fazan.art.]

🏵Burning sunset. Extremely impressive scenery! Brilliant!

[@KarenMargulis]

Many thanks! I appreciate your comment!

[@toddcox8436]

I would like to see you demo the art graph. Thank you.

[@aliciamolloy5948]

Thank you Karen love the texture ,beautiful painting.

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you!

[@iameaglelady1]

Karen you are such an excellent teacher. Love the underpainting technique. Also you comments on how a textured surface can keep us/ the painting from becoming overly tight. I also love how you embrace the fluidity of the underpainting and let that inspire you. Great reminders that the photos are just a reference or launching point for a painting, and not to try and reproduce a photo.

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you so much!

[@kathyswearingen1509]

Always watch till the end! Love the layered stages of all your paintings. I'm very new to pastels so yes more of- everything! Thank you w

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you so much 😀

[@rosedages5477]

I have the Taylor block and never thought of using it for an underpainting. Thanks. I love your paintings and teaching style.

[@KarenMargulis]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@rosaliefunk1629]

Always a great lesson. Beautiful!

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you kindly!

[@KathyBrooksArt]

Love the tonal effect of this, so beautiful. Would love demo of Art Graef for sure.

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you!

[@susancapin5975]

Yes, I would like to see a demo with the art graph. Thank you for this wonderful video!

[@karenchesrown231]

Yes please do a demo,with the ink as your under painting! Thanks!

[@KarenMargulis]

Ok! Thanks for your comment!

[@joycewickman3249]

Thanks for reminding us of the "ugly stage and to stick with it". That has helped me so many times! Yes, another lesson about the underlining with the art graf! Beautiful painting!!!

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you Joyce!

[@mayporter5299]

Thank-you, Karen! So great to see your experimentation with new surfaces!

[@KarenMargulis]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@clarafriends1516]

I would love demos on both the art graf and how to change the picture to cool tones. Lastly, I appreciate you saying which sets of pastels you are using, but I wonder if at the start of the video you could show us the handful of individual colors you will be using in the painting? I like to paint along with you as practice at moving along more quickly and as a beginner it would be easier to pick out my little collection before starting rather than try to grab them with you as we go. Thank you for your wonderful and generous instructions and envouragement ♥️

[@KarenMargulis]

Thanks for your feedback! I appreciate you watching! Sometimes I choose my pastels in advance and sometimes I don't. When I do I will be sure to remember to show them! I do show my pastels for many of my demos over in my Patreon group. We have monthly paint alongs which you might enjoy!

[@artist_ElenaTyurina]

Интересное состояние получилось!

[@elenorbrodrick407]

Thank you for your KZbin videos. I have looked a short time ago to the end of this video and impressed with your purples and orange. I would love to see art graph demo and detail of brand etc. I would love to join Patriot but don’t have time due to work etc but when I retire I would be considering you as my option - in the meantime I will continue with your KZbin videos. Happy painting. Elenor in Australia.

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you so much! I look forward to sharing more with you!

[@ceceliasearles2296]

Great job..thanks

[@KarenMargulis]

Thanks for watching!

[@yungchinghung3844]

Thank you for another great demo!

[@KarenMargulis]

Glad you liked it!

[@susanhester]

Yes would love to see a video with the art graph technique. I'm still trying to like paper with gesso. I like what you have done with it.

[@KarenMargulis]

Thanks!!

[@1DaTJo]

@Susan I find the clear gesso chews up the pastel too much and it doesn’t take many layers either. Maybe I need to embrace the texture like Karen says…

[@susanhester]

@@1DaTJo I don’t like the texture of clear gesso but I’ve been experimenting with Pastel Ground and it has a finer grit to it and like it better.

[@1DaTJo]

@@susanhester thanks. Is it like sanded paper? I’m trying to find some product that creates a surface similar to uart or luxarchival.

[@susanhester]

@@1DaTJo it makes watercolor paper have a fine sanded texture. I still prefer Uart but I’m still working with it.

[@angelalabauve9131]

I love the finished painting!

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you!

[@carollutton3340]

Another beautiful painting Karen. I love the colors in this. Do show how to use the art graph. Can’t wait to see your next demo.

[@KarenMargulis]

Thanks so much 😊

[@agold1702]

Thanks for sharing. You are right about the tendency to take your work too far. I’ve seen a few other tutorials of yours where I thought the piece was perfect and then you kept going! We’re always learning!

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you for watching! I appreciate your feedback!

[@joycemerrick1409]

Thanks. Love your style.

[@KarenMargulis]

I appreciate that! Thank you!

[@Coco2345ful]

Really enjoyed warching this! Hope I ca find a resource photo!

[@gloriasmith9172]

What a beautiful painting! It was beautiful at each stage. Thank you for this inspiration.

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you so much!

[@maliabryngelson5581]

More ArtGraf information in a video would be great!

[@KarenMargulis]

Working on it!

[@brigittelynnebakke]

Beautiful painting ,thank you Karen!!😊

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you! 😊

[@Coco2345ful]

Love this! Can't sign up for your on line class. Don't always feel up to pare, so......this will have to do.Thanks so much!

[@KarenMargulis]

You are so welcome!

[@petrajimenez7323]

Very pretty ! Love the orange and purple colors ! Thanks !

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you! 😊

[@lorantsang3558]

I really love your way to add the marks and texture by applying gesso. I tried that and love the effect too. Wonder will you use gesso on Uart? Maybe not necessary? But Gesso on watercolor or this kind of paper is very stylish. Beautiful painting. Thank you for sharing

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you! I do also put the clear gesso on Uart when I want a more irregular texture!

[@lorantsang3558]

@@KarenMargulis Love your creativity n endeavors to many tools n ways in painting! Learns a lot from you. Thank you again!

[@mairithorne7358]

I don't if it helps, but I heard that youtube only tells you play time, and not where in the vid we're watching. I watch your whole vids, but in parts. I tend to keep you or Stuart Davies on in the background. I find your voices comforting and sometimes I learn cool stuff and see lovely art come through too, but it also means that I might pause a video and come back to it later. I know on his channel a lot of us do that and it's really messed with his analytics too. So please keep trucking on and I'm sorry I'm messing up your stats.

[@anettedouglasdotter]

Oh, what a fantastic tutorial! 🎨 To watch you paint, is like magic though....🙏 Sooo good, and still so educational. ✨️ I am a super stiff painter, and really struggle to get loosen up! So I will definetely give that gesso a proper go! About that ink - is Derwent Inktense ok to use - as its compressed ink too...? 🤞 Thank you so much, Karen. ⚘️

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you so much 😀 Derwent inktense are wonderful and work the same!

[@susiegraham3671]

Beautiful 😍

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you! 😊

[@minnahumble2294]

I am so enjoying this. When you went over the trees with a hard pastel, was the color black or dark violet?

[@KarenMargulis]

Thanks for watching! I did use both.

[@minnahumble2294]

I love this tutorial and need to know more about pastels. I watched it twice. It’s a great pastel painting, although I have to say that I liked it best at minute 17:40 and also 19:00. What would you use to set the pastel if you were putting in some acrylic paint in a final layer?

[@KarenMargulis]

Glad it was helpful! I don't work with acrylic so I don't have a good answer for you. If you do mix media with pastel and pastel is on the top layers the painting will need to be protected under glass.

[@evamellor1922]

Yes, please show us.

[@carladorz9697]

Buongiorno, mi piace molto il suo modo di lavorare. Per cortesia mi può dire di che marca sono i suoi colori? Grazie 23:43

[@tslilbearshoppe9870]

I have a large easel, where can I buy that blackboard that I see you have there? thanks. You really got some mad skills there lady...kudos!

[@KarenMargulis]

Thank you! I got the board at Home Depot. It is sold as a chalkboard/whiteboard on the back.

[@tslilbearshoppe9870]

@@KarenMargulis kk thanks

[@peteinuk]

Please do the under painting!

[@lorraineburt3116]

Is the art graph similar to Derwent inktense sticks?

[@KarenMargulis]

Yes very much so!

[@Coco2345ful]

Pleasedo this again in another video 1

[@lynnnorton2537]

Hi Karen - great video, thank you. I have a question, I paint with pastels on top of an acrylic underpainting, which has a textured clear gesso base. I couldn't apply so much pastel as you do, as it won't adhere. I assume the very thinly applied acrylic is causing the problem and that doing a different underpainting means that your pastel stays put? Framing is a nightmare for me, as dust always goes on to the mount around it, but I would love to be able to build up layers as you do.

[@KarenMargulis]

Acrylic underpaintings can be tricky if the painting is too thick . It needs to be the consistency of watercolor or the pastel will not stick to it. If it is thin enough it shouldn't be a problem so I am not sure what is happening for you! Thanks for watching the video!

[@lynnnorton2537]

@@KarenMargulis Thanks for getting back to me Karen. My underpainting is extremely thin as I like dribbles etc, so I don't know why I am having problems. I have ended up using the hard square pastels more than, say, Unison (which I love), as they cause more of a problem. I'll just have to keep experimenting to see what works! Many thanks for all your wonderful videos - I find them fascinating and informative. I live in the UK, so can't come to any of your workshops, so really appreciate your generosity in showing us different techniques in this wonderful medium.

[@eliseintheattic9697]

Maybe people leave at ten minutes because they get excited and run to get their pastels out. 👍

[@KarenMargulis]

That is so kind!! Thanks!

[@user-tv3mc5tr9b]

Can you do a video where you show how to use pastels with limited colors and mixing colors in a painting? I'm not in a financial situation that allows me to have anywhere near the huge selection you have so I'm not able to follow with your demonstrations or many others.

[@KarenMargulis]

That is a great idea! I have done some lessons on using a limited palette on my Patreon group but I will add your suggestion to my list! Thank you for watching!

[@DanBuell]

I think that if people leave, it’s the grating sound of that pipe foam insulation on the paper as picked up and amplified by the microphone - it’s pretty rough!

[@ranjitkaur9486]

♥️

[@tetianaabramov]

❤🧡💛👍

[@egon2012]

Whoa the teenager phase at 15mIn is an evil clown! Looking forward to how this ends