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A Great Way to Display Daily Paintings
'Wild and Free at the Beach' 5x7 pastel ©Karen Margulisavailable $45'Still Free' 5x7 pastel $45Wouldn't it be nice to fill your studio walls with art! I have a...
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A Tip for More Painterly Paintings
'Meadow Walk' 8x10 pastel ©Karen Margulisavailable $145I surprised myself this weekend. I started a new sketchbook devoted to value studies. That's not the surprise! What surprised...
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How To Pack Pastels for a Painting Trip in Three Easy Steps
'Desert Dreams' 2.5 x 3.5 pastel ©Karen MargulisMake it Work. That is my motto when it comes to downsizing my pastels for plein air. It's Tim Gunn's catchphrase for his fashion...
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Behind the Scenes of a Large Pastel Project
Study for 'A Special Place' 5x7 pastel ©Karen MargulisI love the challenge of an interesting commission. Especially when they are large. I love painting large but don't do it often since...
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How to Paint Daisies
'Daisies Make me Smile' 9x12 pastel ©Karen MargulissoldDaisies make me smile! I love to paint them but I wasn't always successful. In fact anytime I tried to add...
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Mini Pastel Demo: Southwest Skies
'They Dance in the Sky' 9x12 pastel ©Karen Margulisavailable $165The anticipation is building. Tomorrow I leave for the IAPS convention in Albuquerque and I am so excited. I...
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When You Really Have to Downsize Art Supplies for Travel
'Desert Dancers' 9x12 pastel ©Karen Margulisavailable $165I am loaded down for this trip! Since I am presenting two demos/seminars at IAPS this week I have to bring lots of goodies!...
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IAPS Report Day One ... A Fun Discovery
I had an aha moment today and I am excited about my discovery! I am in Albuquerque for the IAPS convention and has some free time to explore and paint. My friends and I found some shade and settled...
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When Inspiration Strikes
'Flowers on High' 6x8 pastel ©Karen Margulisavailable $75I walked in the door around 6pm. Home from an amazing experience at the 12th Biennial IAPS convention in Albuquerque New...
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Instagram Tuesdays....Are You on Instagram Yet?
'Raven Study in Blue' 6x6 pastel ©Karen Margulisavailable for purchase in my etsy shop $50My head is spinning. I have so many ideas and things I want to do now that I am back...
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Painting Reflections with a Turpenoid Wash
'A Moment of Tranquility' 8x10 pastel ©Karen MargulissoldOne of the best ways to loosen up your paintings is to use a wet underpainting. Once you wet the pastel or use a wet media...
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Pastel FAQ: All About Pastelmat Paper
'The Lazy Days of Summer' 11x14 pastel ©Karen Margulisavailable click here to purchase $175It's Thursday and time for my new blog topic....Pastel FAQ. Every Thursday I will...
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Friday Fun with Pastels....A Fun Underpainting Technique to Try
'High Country Summer' 8x10 pastel ©Karen Margulisavailable for purchase $145It's Friday and time for a weekend of painting and exploring the wonderful world of pastel. I am...
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Trying a HOT Underpainting...The Fun Continues
'A Beautiful Tangle' 8x10 pastel ©Karen Margulisavailable on Etsy $165I am officially hooked. It doesn't take much to get me excited and these little Caran d'Ache crayons have done...
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New You Tube Video Demo Neocolor II Underpainting
'Garden Party' 8x8 pastel ©Karen Margulisavailable $145 click here to purchaseI've been having so much fun! Since I discovered the possibilities with underpaintings using...
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How to Get Inspired to Paint
'Roadside Inspiration' 11x14 pastel ©Karen Margulisavailable $225Everything is moving right along. My weekly blog themes are slowly rolling out and I am excited and inspired...
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My InstaPick of the Week
'Morning Magic' 9x12 pastel ©Karen Margulisavailable $145It is time for my first InstaPick. I encouraged you last week to join Instagram and I want to thank all of you who found...
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First Look at NEW Sanded Pastel Paper!
'Forest Light' 8x10 pastel ©Karen Margulisavailable $195I really wasn't expecting any surprises at the IAPS pastel trade show. At least where paper was concerned. I knew Uart...
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Pastel FAQ: How Do I Choose Underpainting Colors?
'Woodland Reverie' 8x10 pastel ©Karen Margulisavailable $195The fun continues in KEMStudios. It is great to be home with nothing on the agenda other than paint for pure enjoyment....
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Friday Fun....Let's Break the Rules!
'All Paths Lead to the Sea' 11x14 pastel ©Karen Margulisavailable $195OK. So it's not really a rule. It's more like a recommendation. It is also a personal preference. But I...
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