Sanded or Unsanded Pastel Paper? Demo and Tips for Canson Mi-Teintes

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What pastel paper do you prefer? Sanded or unsanded paper? Many artists are not fond of Canson Mi-Teintes unsanded paper but I happen to love it! In this video I paint a demo of some autumn trees on a piece of Canson and compare it to the same painting done on sanded paper. I also share tips for more successful paintings on unsanded paper. Enjoy the demo!
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@greekveteran2715 Год назад

If you're a beginner artist, or a just a bit more experienced, one of the things you have to learn, is WHEN to stop drawing or painting. You'll ruin some good pieces, just because you over did it, or just because you added something, that you thought it would make the piece better, but it produced the opposite effect, making the piece worse than it was before you put that stroke with the brush ,or that line with the pencil etc. You have to stop, go a step back, or tilt your head back to take a look from a bit further. If it looks great, stop there and call it finished. Add something, only if you're 100% if not 120% sure, that it will make your piece better. I' m glad this artist mentioned that!!!

@murielellis7295 4 месяца назад

Maybe I am strange but I did not see an ugly stage. I enjoyed each addition of line and colour. Bravo!

@judiburnett6527 3 месяца назад

Excellent artist. I’ve been watching lots of Pastelists. She’s great. I wanna paint like her.

@leftyfourguns 2 года назад

If you want more detail or sharpness out of unsanded paper, I think going in for those details and sharp lines with a color pencil would work just fine. Color pencils seem to love the Canson Mi-Teintes paper

@lindahoagland7516 3 года назад

I like the one on the unsanded paper. It has more atmosphere, and it looks softer.

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

Thanks Linda!

@usfgirl07 2 года назад

This is literally the exact video with the exact message of encouragement and tips that I needed at the exact right time. This might be the best video on RU-vid I’ve ever watched. There aren’t enough words to express my gratitude. Thank you.

@KarenMargulis 2 года назад

I am so happy you fund it when you needed to see it! It is my pleasure to share with you!

@juststartingover2735 Год назад

As a beginner on a budget, the Canson is my most practical option. I really appreciate your suggestions for using it.

@renzo6490 3 года назад

I have discovered clear gesso made by Liquitex. I roll it onto my unsanded paper with a small foam roller. This gives the paper a good level of grit or tooth or roughness. Since it is clear, the original color and value of the paper remain unchanged. If I work an area too much and find that I need to erase everything from the page to start over , I can re-apply the gesso in that area to give the paper a new gritty surface.

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

Yes! Clear gesso is my go to for texture and making my own sanded surfaces!

@doni8677 2 года назад

Hi @renzo can you send the link to the product? It saw too many liquitex gessos and i am not sure which one to purchase haha

@janewineinger1569 Год назад

As a watercolorist I learn so much from your pastel lessons! It definitely will be next on my playtime agenda!

@tamaraculp1139 3 года назад

I love this one! The mood is so beautiful. Even though the sanded paper is rendered just as well, to my eye, the Canson piece is much more painterly and appealing. Guess what I’m going to play with next!

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! Have fun!

@michelegirard 3 года назад

Your Patreon is the best deal on the Internet. So much content! Thanks for a great demo.

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

Wow, thanks! I appreciate your support!!

@ms_chigger 3 года назад

Funny, I didn’t think it was ugly at anytime! It was just all beautiful.

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

Ha! Thank you! I appreciate you watching!

@friedastewart1105 3 года назад

Thank you for providing much needed instruction regarding Canson paper!

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

You are so welcome!

@pastelsgirl 3 года назад

Karen, even though I have worked on Canson Mi-Teintes paper in the past, I have always hated it, for the exact reason that it wouldn’t allow me to work in many layers, as it is in my nature. At some point I gave up working on Canson. But your demo, and its beautiful resulting painting, convinced me to give it another chance (I still have a stash of this paper from way back). You are a wonderful inspiration and an awesome teacher. Thank you for sharing with us your art! Cheers from California 🤗

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! I felt the same as you and now I enjoy canson for a change of pace!

@corinnetippit9969 3 года назад

Even at 12 minutes it looked like a nice impressionistic landscape after you've learned fixative.

@ZOEJZ 2 месяца назад

“The right touch is the light touch”❤

@marialuisacontarin6615 3 года назад

You're a fantastic teacher!

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

Thank you! 😃

@lynneredfern5702 3 года назад

Inspired and Inspirational. Fabulous. Thankyou.

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@linettemoreno2096 2 года назад

They are both beautiful.I love your demos! Now I know how to use my Canson paper...light touch....thank you!

@KarenMargulis 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@edgardorozcocampos 2 года назад

Beautiful landscape. Evanescent. Very impressionistic!

@KarenMargulis 2 года назад

Many thanks!

@foggydew5044 3 года назад

I bought Mi-Teintes few days ago and got really worried, when I heard people hate it so much, your video gave me some hope

@priscillawhitford8318 3 года назад

I didn’t need convincing after seeing the incredible works you have demonstrated on Canson. With some practice I have managed to improve on Canson. Since I was given a stash of it I have been delighted at the discovery. This one is particularly special though. I like it better than the sanded version. Bravo!

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

Thank you Priscilla!

@Lancshiker 5 месяцев назад

This is really reassuring for me as I've been using smoother papers to practice on and saving the pricey sanded paper for college work. I was worried about the difference a d how I would deal with it but this has been very helpful. I love these videos.❤

@svetlanaproskurovska6795 3 года назад

Beautiful build up of color, even if this is an unsanded paper. Altogether, this is a successful painting with autumn mood. Thank you.

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

Thank you so much 😀

@jessicagrill425 3 года назад

I actually loved your painting at the messy stage!

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

Thanks! I do too sometimes!

@Engelhafen 3 года назад

I would like to see you make your own surface sometime with your own gesso or a surface with clear gesso

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

Sure! I do that a lot. I will add it to my video request list.

@angiewright-artist8246 3 года назад

I'm so happy you did this video Karen, I'm still considered new to pastels and I wondered the difference between them. Cheers from Canada my friend and thank you

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

Thank you for watching Angie!

@madeleine4725 3 года назад

I love your tutorials, every minute! Your work is amazing and the way you teach is so helpful.

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

Thank you so much!

@deemartella582 Год назад

Love this!

@angelaarkway2223 3 года назад

Thank you Karen for all your help over all the years.

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

Thank you for watching!!

@diannesorrell6801 3 года назад

I like practicing on the "wrong" side of Mi Teintes. The "right side" eats pastels!

@418SurferGirl 3 года назад

I've always hated sanded paper and still prefer to use Velour and Pastelmat, which are my favorites. If I do use sanded, I go for the finest grit 600-800 Colorfix smooth is fine too. I have a light touch, so it works well for me. Thank you Karen for the video showing the difference. When I tried a UArt sanded paper for the first time I thought, what is the problem?? I can't even paint anymore?? It's all what we are comfortable with I suppose!

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

That is so true!! Thanks for sharing!

@CharlotteLWilliams 3 года назад

Thank you so much. I'm new to soft pastels. What I thought were pastel paintings, prior, were actually underpaintings & mid-layers. I really appreciate both the attention to the kind of pastel & kind of paper.

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

You are so welcome!

@joshuafuryon7874 10 месяцев назад

Hi Karen! love your vids, love watching your paintings come to life, Juicy! Keep on keepin on

@1Thedairy 3 года назад

I didn’t notice any ugly parts of the process but I loved the results.

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

Thank you for watching!

@juststartingover2735 Год назад

This is beautiful and now doable for me! Thank you! I am new here and loving your work and your teaching style (talking specifics not just blah blah blah😂).

@juststartingover2735 Год назад

I actually am loving the “out of focus” ! 😁

@roubend1 3 года назад

Thank you Karen. It’s a pleasure to listen to you and to see how you proceed. Very grateful.

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

Thank you so much!

@mikehardy6248 3 года назад

You make it look easy

@ginatexasgirl9438 3 года назад

I’d like the list of colors you had used. So good to see you again, I missed you.🤗

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! I have been doing a lot of video content for my Patreon group so it has been keeping me very busy! I was not very organized with the pastels I used so I don't know exactly what I used :(

@donnacombs2003 3 года назад

This qas a great demo! I loved your reference to start with and it was very fun to see how you worked with the canson Paper. I feel encouraged to give it a try! Thanks!

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

Thank you so much!

@leslovesart 9 месяцев назад

Excellent demo

@letym2271 Год назад

This is beautiful. How did I not think of the texture the fixative leaves! Now I can work pastels in a fair way with cheaper paper. Thank you!

@annehalliday3231 10 месяцев назад

I am so inspired, I’m off to paint with my pastels. Wonderful!

@lucifernos 3 года назад

all deine arbeit ist schön, applaus 👏

@lorylewis6767 Год назад

You are a terrific teacher and painter as well! I feel like I can do this with you!

@angelalabauve9131 3 года назад

Thank you Karen, your teaching is so helpful. I see how the under painting process gives so much depth and realism to your finished work. Beautiful!!! Awesome to watch you work through it!!! Very much appreciate you for having this channel. God bless🙏

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

You are so welcome!

@MsYoung-il5fd 3 года назад

Nice !

@noname-lf6ne Месяц назад

Thank you so much. This was very helpful ❤

@suefortin6811 3 года назад

Loved it. You make it look so easy

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

Thanks so much 😊

@Coco2345ful 2 года назад

Thank you so much! Can't join Patreon...don't always feel up to par...this has to do!

@abdulazizk6802 Год назад

Excellent explanation excellent information ❤

@marekgarwolinski1253 6 месяцев назад

Bardzo udana prezentacja . Poprzez subskrypcję twojego kanału na wiele rzeczy otworzyłaś mi oczy , cały czas nie wiem jakimi kolorami blokować ciemne obszary i jasne - to nic wiedza przyjdzie z czasem. Pozdrawiam.

@paskvil8291 2 года назад

Wonderful, and lots of fun!... will have to follow this painting along some of these days. I love the look and feel of the foreground on the unsanded version, it really looks like grass and shrubs and weeds in autumn.

@KarenMargulis 2 года назад

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!

@sabinelloyd8532 2 года назад

I really enjoyed watching this! Weekend painting project!

@KarenMargulis 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@constancearnold9367 3 года назад

I agree that your Patreon page is the best deal going for great instruction and content! I have learned so much from you and appreciate your generous sharing!

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

Thank you very much! I appreciate your support!

@odilecadiou18 Год назад

Thank you so much ,I love your demos !

@KarenMargulis Год назад

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

@julietparadise324 Год назад

Beautiful!

@gapreston 3 года назад

Wow, Karen, that was marvelous! I always hated fixatif, but the effect you get really makes the painting! Thanks!

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

You are so welcome!

@maureenhummel2568 3 года назад

Thank you, Karen! I am just getting started in pastels and trying to figure out what I need. Your tips on some of the properties of the different brands of pastels is very helpful. I ended up with a lot of Canson Mi Teintes paper. Glad to know I don’t need to take out a mortgage to have a huge stash of sanded paper, although I do have some and will be getting more. LOL. This painting is lovely!

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

You are so welcome!

@dianaholvik2554 10 месяцев назад

Thank you. This helps me understand a little more about the different papers for pastels.

@milesbautista3583 2 года назад

Yes! I love the unsanded version too ! It is more intuitively interesting !!!

@KarenMargulis 2 года назад

Thank you!! I appreciate you watching!

@leigh-annh2544 2 года назад

Thank you again Karen. I’ve been watching you for years and you just keep getting better and better. I am so grateful for your generosity and teaching skills. I love how this developed. Some parts stirred memories of my childhood playing in the bush after fires. We don’t see Autumn colours much in our climate in my part of Australia , but your work evoked long forgotten memories. Thank you .

@KarenMargulis 2 года назад

Thank you ☺️ You made my day!!

@jekaterinanemeth3052 2 года назад

Fantastic! Bravo! Merci! 🤩🤗🥳🌲🌟😊☀️

@nancyloomis3046 10 месяцев назад

It’s hard to pick, but I think I might give a small edge to the unsanded….bc I like the trees better. But I love the blue sky on the sanded. Both are lovely. 😊

@carriepolster399 2 года назад

I LOVE this picture, you are my favorite pastel painter! I can not stop watching your videos. I use the Canson paper all the time. I want to use the sanded paper just waiting for the right picture.

@KarenMargulis 2 года назад

Thank you so much 😀

@mariseladutra141 3 года назад

Gorgeous! Love that combination of colors! Thanks for the demo.

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

Thank you! 😊

@AnimaedArte_HesAll_PatriziaC 2 года назад

Wonderful 👍 thank you for your sharing 😊

@helenebricault4429 3 года назад

I enjoyed looking at this video.It's always so interesting and beautiful.Thank you. Hélène,Québec.

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@slavicafidersek5272 6 месяцев назад

Thanks a lit for video it is amazing and so helpful exactly what I needed xo😊

@lynnwise2752 3 года назад

Another fantastic video, thank you Karen! As a beginner I’m struggling to use Pastelmat so I’ve just bought a pad of this unsanded paper to have a play with. Thank you for sharing your tips and insights 😊

@judykarasch6256 7 месяцев назад

Lovely painting…thanks, Karen!

@karinchristensen220 3 года назад

Thank you Karen, this is very helpful. I worked in pastels about 25 years ago, mostly doing dog portraits. It seemed then that about the only choice was Rembrandt pastels and unsanded paper. There might have been other pastel choices but I was always on a budget. I still have a box of my old Rembrandts. I have started again, ordered a big new set of Rembrandts and a few other kinds of softer brands and some semi-hard varieties. I tried the sanded paper which I like but due to the expense I decided to relearn with the Canson paper focusing on using deliberate marks and not correct too much. I think I'll have to get some of that workable fixative, though.

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

Welcome back to pastels! A lot has changed with so many new materials to try but a lot has stayed the same and the old favorites sometimes are the best! Have fun!

@ElizabethBattle 2 года назад

I needed this video! Thank you so much.

@KarenMargulis 2 года назад

You are so welcome!

@joannebindell2295 Год назад

It’s amazing how you use so many colors and get the results you want in the end. Every tutorial I watch from different artists, including yourself, I see under paintings. What would an end result look like if done on plain paper with no under painting?.

@KarenMargulis Год назад

Thanks for watching!Underpaintings are a way to start a pastel painting easily but you would get a similar effect without an underpainting. I find they make it easier for me to simplify and add color.

@aliciamolloy5948 3 года назад

Gorgeous! Thank you Karen for all the great tips.

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

You are so welcome!

@mmainville7440 2 года назад

I love watching your videos, you are such a good teacher. I am new to pastel and am learning a lot watching your videos. Thanks so much!

@KarenMargulis 2 года назад

You are so welcome! Welcome to the wonderful world of pastels!

@leighsirvent654 2 года назад

Great video and explanation! Thx!

@KarenMargulis 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

@iameaglelady1 3 года назад

Thanks for these tips on using Canson Mi Tienes paper. It is my least favorite surface to work on but is ubiquitous and cheap. I too hate the “right side “ (bumpy side) of this paper; good to know I can use the wrong or smooth side and get a decent painting.

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

Thanks for watching Laura!

@jenniferr-m5899 3 года назад

Thanks for the great demo! I like the 8 minute mark image.

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

@jostarkey3930 3 года назад

Karen, you are an absolute inspiration! I have admired your work for a while and I’m so delighted to discover your RU-vid demos; you are so generous with your knowledge and an excellent teacher. I have learnt so much already from you, thank you so much for sharing your remarkable talent.

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

You are so welcome!

@deemartella582 Год назад

Love this! thanks

@ingegerdtheresesorrell338 3 года назад

I really like to watch you and your work one of the absolute best on RU-vid I think. Thank you Karen🙏🏼🤗

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

Thanks so much 😊

@cyndih4720 2 года назад

I like the unsanded painting better.

@mammam3490 2 года назад

Aciu.Labai patiko.

@Engelhafen 3 года назад

Karen I’m still waiting for your cartwheel 😀 that’d be a great way to start and end a video. I though you were promising one st the ten minute mark!

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

Next time!

@donnacombs2003 3 года назад

@@KarenMargulis hahaha

@PaintingwithIrene-Clarke 3 года назад

You have a great video here-great fall trees💖💖💖

@flyfisherman3649 2 года назад

I love your work even at the 10 minute time :)

@jeannerenaud2357 3 года назад

Bravo!

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@deniseshaw3871 3 года назад

Truly mesmerising watching your work Karen

@paolamiranda3107 3 года назад

Bellissima e interessante dimostrazione accompagnata da suggerimenti che però ho perso perchè non in lingua italiana. Grazie comunque e i miei complimenti all'insegnante!

@amandapaintsllc6272 3 года назад

Thanks, Karen for all your hard work I really appreciate your videos

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@deniseshaw3871 3 года назад

Love the Road Map part

@bubbavonbugga5452 3 года назад

Love it ,like a view from my childhood. Thanks.

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

@rzrr41 2 года назад

Wonderfull love it

@KarenMargulis 2 года назад

Thank you! 😊

@nicolem376 3 года назад

“The right touch is a light touch” I need to write this and display it on my board. I find myself smashing the pastels into the surface with the same pressure I would a paintbrush so I run out of tooth almost directly after the underpainting. I never realized how heavy handed I am before trying this medium 😐 I’m going to try this painting today. TY!

@KarenMargulis 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! I am happy to share with you!

@cleomarie6444 3 года назад

Yes, exactly. Have you worked with colored pencil? Same thing, light touch so you can add many layers before losing the tooth of the paper. ;-)

@vickibrighton9455 2 года назад

Thank you, Karen, for this wonderful tutorial! I absolutely love your painting style, finished pieces, and your helpful tips and encouragement. You are a wonderful teacher and inspire me to get into my studio. I just became a patron and can’t wait to delve into your many instructional videos. Thank you for sharing your gifts with others. 💜

@KarenMargulis 2 года назад

You are so welcome!