Paint Trees Not Leaves! Learn How to Paint More Suggestive Trees

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2 жыл бұрын

Do You have Phylliosis? I have the cure! In this video I discuss and demonstrate how to paint trees without painting every single leaf. I start with an alcohol wash and gradually build up layers of pastel. I show you how we can harness the power of suggestion to paint more expressive trees.
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4. 70% isopropyl alcohol and a brush
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@jas0409 2 жыл бұрын

I can't believe I watched the whole video! It was amazing and the final painting is just so awesome. Never used pastels, you made them look so good and handled them with such skill and ease. Thank you. Its inspirational

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀 I appreciate you watching!!

@user-un3eb7mc6h 26 күн бұрын

6/27/24. 1:39am I like your style. Not a pastel painter. Acrylic is my med. But learned a lot thanks. First time I ever commented .love utube lessons. I am 86 🎉

@izabelapapalamprou516 2 жыл бұрын

You are such a wonderful teacher, Karen! Thank you so much for all your tips and advice!

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@dawnkieffer6865 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome. I even liked the 10 minute hot mess undercoat stage. I am new to pastels but this has encouraged me to keep working with them. Thank you so much for sharing.

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching!

@iantucker4070 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent thankyou! So many of my non artist friends ask me when I know when a picture is finished but I actually would rather have it slightly under finished rather than overdone! I've had some pics I've not been happy with that I've totally overworked and they've lost all their spontaneity and gesture

@dorothyg3012 2 жыл бұрын

I'm absolutely facinated by your choice of colors as you build your layers. That along with your loose touch of applying your marks as well as your sense of having fun while painting inspires me to carry on in my efforts. Whenever anyone asks me on how to get started I always suggest your tutorials. One of your marshland tutorials is what started me on this lovely journey into pastel painting. Thank you Karen, for sharing your amazing knowledge.

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

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

@janethighland870 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, this really shows me how subtle suggestions are so beautiful and helps to engage the viewer in your painting! Less is definitely more, and you explain it all so well while we are watching you accomplish this! Thank you, Karen, your lessons are always great and I learn so many new techniques and ideas.

@alinserea4179 Жыл бұрын

I love 💞, the amount of information, 💓 you give 💝 in this💖, interesting💓,💓,💞video thanks for the beautiful video you share.,💗,

@sherryroberts7716 2 жыл бұрын

You have such an enormous gift in your being able to "see" all the colors you use. Once they are all down and put together, they make complete and awesome sense! I so admire your talent! Wish I could paint as you. You make it seem so simple! And I think this work, above, has got to be probably may favorite of all of yours! God bless.

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Your comment just made my day! Thanks for watching and thanks for your support!

@sherryroberts7716 2 жыл бұрын

@@KarenMargulis The pleasure is mine.

@donnabrooks7783 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful painting Karen! I loved watching how to work on the LuxArchival paper. I just purchased some to try and can't wait to use it!

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@NOGlameows 2 жыл бұрын

I love this topic, you inspired me to try and paint a more suggestive three, I tend to add too many leaves, that was exactly the problem with my last painting 🤪

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thanks for watching!

@adriananowacki1861 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Your mastery of the medium is amazing to watch. I just love the finished painting. Thank you for inspiring us!!

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@juudyscrimger7866 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning. I've yet to try pastels but WOW - I had no idea! Now to watch the rest of your stuff... Thanx!

@peterainsworth3645 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this excellent tutorial, Karen. I've watched it several times now, and keep learning something new.

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! It is my pleasure to share!!

@cristinasalesluis3075 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tutorial ! Stunning result! Thank you so much!

@alinserea4179 Жыл бұрын

I love 💞, the amount of information, 💓 you give 💝 in this💖, interesting💓,💓,💞video thanks for the beautiful video you share.,💗,

@sandihansen8743 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous!!!! I love your colors and depth in your painting

@arlenegallan4006 2 жыл бұрын

inspiring....cant wait to start ...thank you!!

@joycewickman1148 9 ай бұрын

Great instruction. Thanks,Karen!

@Zenwithpen 10 ай бұрын

Wow beautiful ❤ at 11 min mark I thought omg what a mess and then not long after I could see it was going to be beautiful. Thanks for the lesson and I plan to paint along tomorrow. Thankyou ❤

@olddoggeleventy2718 2 жыл бұрын

I'm trying my hand at acrylics but I think I can apply some of your suggestions and techniques to my projects. Thank you, very informative. Lovely painting.

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Yes I use the same techniques with oil and acrylic!

@markthompson3449 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Each of your videos keeps me glued to the screen for its entirety. I love your talent!

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@Coco2345ful 2 жыл бұрын

Love this!

@jackhughes7637 2 жыл бұрын

Great work! Very enjoyable to watch

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@FRAN2639 Жыл бұрын

This was extremely informative! Thank you.

@josephineherrera8508 2 жыл бұрын

Karen, this is one of your best. I love it.

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@aliciamolloy5948 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful painting! Thank you for all the great tips, you are the best Karen.

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! It is a pleasure to share!

@nancysmitherman9970 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! I purchased some pastel and you've given me inspiration to try them!

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thanks for watching!

@chrisb7970 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.i have suffered badly with the detailing of the leaves on trees. I'll try your method tomorrow! Thanks I really enjoyed your tutorial.

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate you watching!

@LyubomirIko 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome results! Congrats

@lisaharrison1031 2 жыл бұрын

I love your teaching style and your use of pastels is amazing. Thank you Karen.

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching!

@stephenblais393 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video, Karen. Love your work and instruction. Always makes me think differently about color, technique and creating depth and interest. Keep going!

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@mariagt1953 2 жыл бұрын

So beautiful ! Thank you

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kaygoski 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@celsoteixeira252 Жыл бұрын

Lovely lovely!!!

@murraykriner9425 2 жыл бұрын

This is one area that we all could benefit from having less technical ability and attention to detail. What often helps any work is restricting the elements we include, the sole holistic health of the entire work is the greatest blessing.

@petrajimenez7323 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful autumn trees ! Thank you for all the teaching .

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

@ginnibrower596 2 жыл бұрын

That was amazing. It turned out beautiful. I've never used pastels because of the feeling of caulkyness. But you handle them so well. Thank you for sharing. I totaling enjoyed your video. Stay well. From New York State.

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ginni! I do hope you will give pastels a try!!

@barbaraoreilly5456 2 жыл бұрын

Really beautiful Karen. You are super talented. I have a good photo of trees in a local forest so going to give it a go TRYING to follow your technique.🤞

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Have fun! I appreciate you watching!

@debbieritter1096 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful - thanks Karen!

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@kimdilello7841 2 жыл бұрын

This is so great! I mainly do watercolour, this has inspired me to do some pastels! Thank you

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I hope you do!!

@DOGLOVERMACON Жыл бұрын

Fantastic teacher! I love how you explain exactly what you are doing and why you are doing it. Perfect! ❤

@KarenMargulis Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@prayalways- 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful painting! Great Tutorial!

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@sallybrowningpearson4739 2 жыл бұрын

Best demo of Pastel that I have ever seen. (I am mostly a watercolor artist)

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you!! Wow I appreciate you watching!

@pattitan Жыл бұрын

What a great lesson!! I love all the tips you gave.......I now see all the mistakes I have been making....LOL

@Raminakai 2 жыл бұрын

I love it- “ Have you ever got too involved with painting every leaf on a tree?” :) Oh yeah.

@user-db3go2hb3d 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Karen for all the tips about painting trees.. now to practice!

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

@gnomenschuh7606 2 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful! I work with acrylic colors but still I could take away a lot of good lessons from this!

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

@kittyhawkinsaddart1356 2 жыл бұрын

I have some pastels in my arsenal of craft supplies I have never used them because I didn’t really know how thanks for sharing you made it look so easy but I’m going to try it and see LOL

@Coco2345ful 2 жыл бұрын

Lovethis! Thanks for sharing!

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@joannschoenleber813 2 жыл бұрын

Wow 🤩!!! The Harriet Potter of pastel strikes again!, Thanks Karen not just for your artistry but for also being the coolest person I’ve never met!! Fantastic trees made easy!

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!! Thanks for your comment! I appreciate you watching!

@marcelacastillo2580 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderfull, thanks.

@sherryroberts7716 2 жыл бұрын

Karen, FANTASTIC !!!!

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sherry!

@sherryroberts7716 2 жыл бұрын

@@KarenMargulis Just wanted to tell you that you are, hands down in my book, the best pasteling artist on KZfaq.

@chrishanley7305 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! You have such an easy and accessible way of sharing your painterly skills with fellow artists (like me). Thank you!

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@timothyatwater 2 жыл бұрын

good lesson and advice

@SharonSchumann 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Karen!

@bllawlk 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't know we could do a wet underpainting like this! Thank you Google for suggesting this video.

@lynnemiller09 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial and you make it look so easy!

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@juliabinford6500 2 жыл бұрын

This was great. I do similar tree shapes in watercolor, and I’m just starting pastel. Thank you!!

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

@jessicagrill425 2 жыл бұрын

I love the way you teach. I have missed seeing your tutorials. For some reason I no longer get notifications for the people I subscribe to on KZfaq.

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome back! I am trying to share new videos at least three times a month. I'm glad you found me again!

@sandraocallaghan8616 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating.

@ochervelvet9687 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, and thank you for the lesson.

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

@ellenmulligan1870 2 жыл бұрын

I so enjoyed this lesson!!! Thank you. God Bless!

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

@davidhill1220 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful picture Thank you Patricia

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like it! Thanks for watching!

@vickiejackson8718 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this. Very helpful

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

@user-wf6oy2cu1x 8 ай бұрын

Very very good and simple thamk u jo

@mariadevita4503 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your many tips and suggestions.

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

@marymayhew5002 2 жыл бұрын

wow. nice artwork. I’ll have to try pastels

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

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

@BillieMoan 2 жыл бұрын

Trees are a favorite! Yours are stunning!

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@user-zv6xt4ij6b 2 жыл бұрын

Great, dear Karen! Thank you so much 😊

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@mariomazzoli8824 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT !!!!

@myalicioglu 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect

@barbaraoreilly5456 2 жыл бұрын

Really beautiful Karen. You are super talented. I have a good photo of trees in a local forest so going to give it a go TRYING to follow your technique.

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Have fun! Thanks for watching!

@nelmaasland7653 Жыл бұрын

Amazing😍Thank you so much

@KarenMargulis Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@milesbautista3583 2 жыл бұрын

I love your technique of painting!

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@doreenlorenzo2501 2 жыл бұрын

Another beautiful painting.

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@janetbarber6781 2 жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic video. Thanks!

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@Dailyartpallette 14 күн бұрын

Beautiful

@user-lu1pj4eh5l 2 жыл бұрын

So awesome!!!!!!!

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@reginafromrio 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous! My favorite part is when you decided to use the warmer light blue color at the base of the sky and I thought oh man, this painting is going to pop! I have troubles with Sky color and this video helped me with that as well. Thank you!

@reginafromrio 2 жыл бұрын

P.s. I thought you might do some reflections of the tree trunks in the foreground of the painting. That could have been interesting too!

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@joaniemiller4362 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video thanks

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

@melizawoolner4824 2 жыл бұрын

Very talented and inspiring 👏and an excellent teacher 👏

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! I appreciate your comment!

@neshkavirdure8289 2 жыл бұрын

😮I Didn't Know Using Rubbing Alcohol Can Liquify Pastels to Make Paint?!Thank You Sooo Much for This😃😊🎨

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

@neshkavirdure8289 2 жыл бұрын

@@KarenMargulis You Are Most Welcome + Thanks Again😊👍👍🌻🌻🌻

@davidleung2432 2 жыл бұрын

You are. a very good teacher. Thanks for sharing. If I might put in my two cents worth in way of comment. The trees were very well done I like the fact that they are transparent. You can see the sky and other trees beyond, but I think you did not develop the foreground enough. Looking at the photo the viewer has the sense that he can approach that forest and that is quite interesting. In you beautiful painting, that intimate sense is not there. Still I love what you do and learn from it.

@theamateurpoint8755 2 жыл бұрын

Love it!!!! 🥰

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@patricianorwood1075 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This is a new technique for me. I have used pastels the same way I do charcoal and apply fixative when I am done. Using them to create paint is going to be fun. Normally I paint with acrylics or watercolor. It's been years since I used oils. Very interested to see what else you come up with.

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thanks for watching!

@artplussk_222 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice tips.

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

So nice of you. Thanks for watching!

@755Media 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! enjoying the content, I love connecting with other artist - thank you

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome! Thanks for watching!

@jimjenkins673 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I appreciate you watching!

@jenniferr-m5899 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

@hannahjordan9271 2 жыл бұрын

So beautiful 👍👍👍🍵🌹💕

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@nanamiss1793 2 жыл бұрын

Hello , We missed you , waiting your lovely new works .

@Shopgirl49 2 жыл бұрын

Karen…. I really love your art and instruction and appreciate your knowledge and technique on pastels. By the way… you look a little like Barbra Streisand 😊

@Shopgirl49 2 жыл бұрын

This was a fantastic painting! 🖼

@jodyguilbeaux8225 2 жыл бұрын

wow, your good

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate you watching!

@conniethornberg9260 2 жыл бұрын

Whou so nice 👍

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@gretatillett1100 2 жыл бұрын

Love this. I tend to be tooooo busy, so this has been a great help. Thank you so much for sharing just subscribed😊🤩🥰

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for the subscription!

@marionwigzell7334 2 жыл бұрын

A great tutorial Karen. I love your advice about painting foliage, “change the colour, not your value”. Thank you for sharing (-: Marion

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@howardg4957 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Karen! Superb! I just would like to know how you fix this pastel picture now without changing the wonderful colours?

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I don't use a final fixative myself but I have heard good things about Spectrafix. I have not tried it myself though.

@29h16j 2 жыл бұрын

Hallo Karen diese Demo war sehr hilfs- und lehrreich. Mir hat eine Begründung zu den einzelnen Schritten gefallen. Jürgen

@KarenMargulis 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for watching!

@celioj.villalba1240 11 ай бұрын

Hi , that's awesome thanks for sharing,I'm not related with this technique but I have to say that's amazing, what kind of alcohol are you using,I? I couldn't heard that part , English is not my first language,thanks

@elisafinch1325 2 жыл бұрын

I 'm been in the University,to learn paint..I did buy the material to paint,and the profesor said .'starded" I say . wow..they did teach me..I paint with natural talent..nothing more..get the 100% ,the profesor of ceramic..did now wow to do the anathomy of the face of a woman...this is the cain of profesor in Usa.socialist....we get the worth of teaching..I did buy book, and learn with Bob Ross,and faund at the Tv and learn paint...thank you Helen Van Wyk...