Pastel Painting Demo and Uart Paper Review

Paper Choice matters! Join me as I paint a demo and share tips for using Uart sanded pastel paper. The subject for today's demo is a landscape with a river and reflections. I use an alcohol wash underpainting to start the painting.

[poulos]

Thanks Karen, this was great and very helpful. Lot's of wonderful tips.

[mjpete]

I find it so interesting that a video this old can still give vital information for those of us who are interested in making headway in this complex medium of Pastels! I do believe Uart has a black paper now! This is the only thing that could be updated with this video! Really an amazing video, thanks Karen!

[donnagodlove]

I generally use Uart as my go to - get the job done-.  I too bought a roll of the 500 grit.  Most of my paintings are either 5x7 or 11x15.  I literally steam iron the paper.  Board down, uart down -back up - steam iron on mid setting.  Straightens right out.

[Arianna]

Wonderful video Karen! You are not only a great artist but also a wonderful teacher. Your explanations are very detailed and easy to understand. I love your artwork!!!

[karenpiukkula]

Probably the best instructions I have you so very much for helping us all out learning the process

[Sbebuli]

I really enjoyed this demo. Beautiful painting.

[mercedesmcvey]

Wow, I learned so much from this one video, you gave so much, and it's free! What a service, so I cannot believe that anyone would criticize, god bless, anyway, it was absolutely perfect if you ask me, riveting! The best I've seen, actually. You are a gifted teacher, have a non intimidating demeanor that makes this information easily absorbed. I am so thrilled. Please know what an asset your video is. Thank you.

[cinnie]

So exquisite! And I have learned so much. I hope I do get to take one of your classes one day because I would love to know how you figure out what colors would look good in the base. This is one of my favorite paintings so far. I'm definitely getting better ideas of the paper too. Thank you.

[myfredandabby]

Love all of your videos Karen. You are a wonderful teacher.

[judyrosen]

Thank you so much Karen. You are a good teacher and I have learned so much from you. I’m very grateful for you time, your energy and you your kindness. Judy

[Jancass]

I'm now addicted to your Vlog! You provide so much info and I'm sure it will all help me become a better pastel artist. I humbly thank you for your efforts.

[gloriajzucaro]

I really enjoyed this most informative Vlog post, Karen.  I noticed in the background your series of same-composition, different-color -tree landscapes.  I have done about 28 of my own composition with trees in a landscape and love the freedom of picking your palette according to your mood that day.  Thanks again for the lesson on Uart paper.

[rannevermore]

I love your technical breakdown on step. You make it sound so easy and your instructions are easy to follow. Im

[javakitty]

Karen, I'm a newbie to art and find that I am loving learning pastels. Your tutorials are awesome and thank you so much! I also purchased your tutorial print outs on etsy. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[claudiapattillo]

Karen, I am very new to pastels and I am learning a great deal from your blog and even more from the videos.  Please keep doing them.

[aidaseuc]

Thank you Karen! Your explanations are clear and concise! You’re a great artist!

[angiemelton]

Excellent video! So informative and helpful. I'm greatly encouraged to start using pastels!

[karenjohn]

I like your style of mark making with the pastels as it's very expressive. Thanks again for a great video!

[sallyrosser]

Looks likes others have already talked about focus. Your art is great and demos are so helpful Karen! Thanks

[terrilynnstalvey]

👋 Heidi. She rings the bell oh my goodness she's so smart. I'm grasping the underpainting and reflections. Big help. Thank you 👋 Heidi. Love these lessons Karen thank you 🌺😀