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Painting Makeover Made Simple
'Country Roads' 9x12 pastel ©Karen Margulisavailable $165It was quite simple to give a very old and very bad painting a makeover. All I needed was an old brush and a cup of...
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Great Advice for Overcoming a Frustrating Painting Experience
'The Clearing' 8x10 pastel ©Karen Margulisavailable $150 I remember clearly how frustrated I had been with the painting. I was trying to paint koi fish in a pond. In my mind I...
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Wednesday Painting Demo with Music
'Wonderful Wildflowers' 16x20 pastel ©Karen Margulisavailable $225I decided to sneak in a quick painting demo video the week. I had my paper and pastels ready and my music queued waiting...
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Painting Bluebonnets: Your Questions
'Time for Bluebonnets' 5x7 pastel ©Karen Margulisavailable $95I am making good progress. My busy season begins in just a few days with an exciting trip followed by two workshops...
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Listening to an Underpainting
'Serenity 8x10 pastel ©Karen Margulisavailable $125Oh the wonderful surprises I find in my studio! Actually in my studio storage room. We converted our garage into a hang out room...
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A Surprise Pastel Gift From Russia
'Glorious Weeds' 8x10 pastel ©Karen Margulisavailable $150 It was quite a lovely surprise. A Facebook friend wrote to me recently wanting to share some pastels his family brought...
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How to Loosen Up Your Painting Style
'Wild Blue Yonder' 8x10 pastel ©Karen Margulisavailable $150I am not one for painting details. A looser approach is just my natural tendency. If I wanted to get more detailed I have...
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Exploring an Oil Stain Underpainting
'Profusion' 8x10 pastel ©Karen Margulisavailable $150The final mystery underpainting was an interesting journey. I have been blogging about the three mystery underpaintings I...
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A Quick an Inexpensive Way to Make a Pastel Surface
'Morning Glory' 5x7 pastel ©Karen Margulisavailable $95I don't like to waste materials. That is why I have such a collection of stuff in my storage room. I came across a box of mat...
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Headed to the Amazon!
'Caribbean Color' 5x7 plein air study ©Karen Margulis“We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.” – Anonymous Today I embark on another big adventure. I am excited to...
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How I Store my Pastel Paper
'Desert Fire' 5x7 pastel ©Karen MargulissoldFrom the archives. I wish my paper corner was this neat!The Great Studio Clean-Up continues. Today's project included the paper...
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A Tip for Choosing Pastel Paper
'Daisy Fantasy' 11x14 pastel on Canson ©Karen Margulis sold. other daisy painting available in my etsy shopIt is that time again. I am running very low on paper so it is...
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Today I am painting the beach on the beautiful island of Barbados. I haven't been able to post to my blog on the ship so I will be giving a full trip report when I get home. Today I brought my...
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A Tip for Organizing Reference Photos
'One November Morning' 6x8 pastel ©Karen MargulissoldIt always comes back to the photo. I rely on my reference photos for most of my paintings. I wish I got out more for...
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Why We All Need a Gutter
'Silver Ribbons' 12x18 pastel ©Karen Margulissold but other marsh pastels available in my etsy shop I can't paint without my gutter. I may have a great new vacuum...
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How to Take Pastels Anywhere
'Island Reverie' 5x7 plein air pastel ©Karen Margulisavailable $75The laundry is done and my suitcase is packed for my next trip. That is the life of a #wanderingartist. I was hoping...
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A Tip for Painting Bluebonnets
'Celebrate Spring' 5x7 pastel ©Karen Margulis I am headed to the Texas Hill Country for my 3rd annual plein air workshop. Last year I had the honor of co-teaching with Marsha...
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Get Ready for Plein Air! : My Simple Pastel Set Up
'Texas Spring' 5x7 pastel ©Karen MargulisIn response to some questions about my plein air set up I am sharing this post from the archives! It has to be compact and light....
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Painting in Texas!
It's great to be back in Texas. I'm getting ready for day two of my Plein Air made simple workshop. I have the privilege of sharing with a wonderful group of artists and the weather is perfect!When I...
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Back From the Texas Hill Country: Workshop Report
'April Flowers' 11x14 plein air pastel ©Karen Margulisavailable $165Every time I visit this area of the country I find more to love. It is wildflower heaven and it begs to be painted....
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