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Mini Week: 10 Reasons to Paint Small part 2
'Fall Fantasy 6' 2.5 x 3.5soldHow small can we go? Have you tried painting a mini pastel? I used to think 5x7 was small until I gave minis a try. I choose 2.5 x 3.5 as my mini size because...
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How to Store and Display Mini Pastel Paintings
'Fall Fantasy 13' 2.5 x 3.5 pastel ©Karen MargulissoldMini Week continues with a look at how to store and display these wonderful little gems. I am sharing an older post...
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Mini Week. Six Steps to a Mini Pastel
'Morning on the Marsh' 2.5 x 3.5 pastel ©Karen MargulissoldHave I convinced you yet? Have you tried painting a mini? Mini Week continues with a look at a simple way to...
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My Favorite Color Tool Comes to the Rescue
'Waiting for Winter' 9x12 pastel ©Karen Margulisclick here to purchase $145Color choices are not always easy. Especially if one wishes to be more expressive with color....
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What Were You Thinking?!! Inside a Painter's Mind
'Deeply into the Meadow' 16x20 pastel ©Karen Margulisavailable $250Did you ever wonder what on earth goes on inside the mind of the artist as they paint? What does an artist...
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How to Use a Notan in an Unexpected Way
'Magic in the Air' 9x12 pastel ©Karen Margulispurchase here $150It's a powerful tool that we all should embrace. Thumbnail sketches done before painting is one of the...
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What 11 years of Daily Painting Has Taught Me
'Return to Sanibel Island' 8x10 pastel ©Karen Margulispurchase $145 I didn't think it was too bad. In fact I thought it was a good effort. I remember having fun and that was the...
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Using a Notan as an Underpainting...Another Technique to Try
'Twilight's Last' 8x10 pastel ©Karen MargulissoldIf I can make it simple I am happy. This week I seem drawn to moody landscapes so my simple underpainitng discovery is...
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Yet Another Underpainting Experiment
'Hanging On' 7x7 pastel ©Karen Margulisavailable for purchase $95The best laid plans go astray when inspiration strikes. I am often asked how I come up with ideas for...
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To Print or Not to Print
'Fall Splendor II' 12x12 lithograph ©Karen Margulisavailable $45Every once in awhile I get the print questions. Do I offer prints of my work? How do you suggest making prints or where...
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10 Things for an Artist to Be Thankful For Today
'Thankful' 18x24 pastel ©Karen Margulisclick here to purchase $350I have much to be thankful for. Family, good friends, good health and much more. Being a full time artist has...
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The Gift of Art..a Sale with a Fun Twist
'Gentle Journey' 8x10 pastel ©Karen Margulisenter to win this painting. details belowThe touch of a loved one. A kiss from a favorite pet. The sight of a beautiful...
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How I Choose Subjects to Paint
'Taking the Back Roads' 9x12 pastel ©Karen Margulisavailable at 50% off click here for sale paintingsIt can be overwhelming sometimes. How to narrow down subject matter and find...
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Tips for Painting a Magical Sunset
'Canyon Country Magic' 11x14 pastel ©Karen Margulisclick here to purchase at 50% off Chasing sunsets. One of my favorite pastimes. It isn't something that is easy to do...
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The Power of Marks...Reworking an Older Painting
'Wanderings' 9x12 pastel ©Karen Margulisavailable for purchase $155I am making a huge mess. But I am having fun doing it. I have the whole month of December with no trips or...
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The Evolution of Style...What is the Key?
'Beautiful Dreams' 9x12 pastel ©Karen Margulispainting available here $155 An interesting thing is happening. As I sift through my piles and piles of daily paintings I am...
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You Need These! And Today is the Day to Get Them!
'Woodland Beauty' 10 x 10 pastel ©Karen Margulispainting available $165It was quite a compliment. Someone recently asked me if my business cards were for sale. I don't know if...
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The Making of a Daily Pastel Painting....step by step demo
'Along the Back Roads' 5x7 pastel ©Karen Margulispainting available $75 If only I could feel as motivated to workout everyday! I often say that painting everyday is a habit I've...
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Adding a Metallic Touch...with Henri Roche Pastels
'A Touch of Silver' 2.5 x 3.5 pastel ©Karen Margulisavailable for purchase $35I didn't want to try them. I had amazing self control. Even when in Paris at La Maison du Pastel with...
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How Many Pastels Do You Need in Travel Set?
'Cardinal Greetings I' 5x7 pastel ©Karen Margulisavailable for purchase $75I am making my list. It is the time of year of sales and free shipping so it is when I usually stock...
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