There are times that you just have to pull out a ton of colors for a single flower. This up-close bold floral is exactly that. I just started layering ALL the colors! :) I used Canson Graduate XL in gray, taped off with washi. Between a few oil pastel brands, I was able to layer many of my favorites. Then, I filled in the background with just a few colors for a creamy look to contrast with the textural flower. I have a VIDEO at the bottom of the post! There are several ways that you can use ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Christmas Rose Painting & VIDEO
Is it still Christmas in July? :) I painted this back before Christmas, as it reminded me all the festive colors of the holiday. Adding Sennelier gold for the final details especially makes it more luxurious! I love using Strathmore toned paper for oil pastels. I tape off the sides for a clean finish. Check out the VIDEO at the bottom of the post! What is your favorite flower to paint? I love just about every flower, but there is something about the fluffy ones that draw me almost every time. ... View the Post
Colored Pencil and Oil Pastel Painting: Cozy Living Room
Here are some step-by-step photos of my colored pencils underpainting with oil pastels on top. This cozy living room was fun! Using colored pencils for the underpainting can really help with a painting that has smaller spaces to define, and make it easy to use the oil pastels later in the process. Try this living room scene in a different color palette and your own pet portrait! :) I used Canson Graduate XL in gray for this painting, and taped off the edges in washi for a clean ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Boat Painting & VIDEO
Sometimes, zooming in and painting one small part of an object can be a great creative exercise! I love boats and the water, so I zoomed in on the front of this boat. I have a video at the bottom of the post if you would like to follow along. I used Mungyo oil pastels with my Paul Rubens. I love the creamy colors in the water as well! It can be a nice change of pace working on black paper once and awhile. It really makes the colors pop! Here are my lovelies! I love all the ... View the Post
Arrtx Acrylic Markers Insect & VIDEO
A fun, quick art supply is acrylic markers, and I like the Arrtx markers. There a few other brands like Posca and Grabie that work as well. Acrylic markers can go on so many surfaces and have a opacity that makes painting a breeze. I mostly use them in my art journal and for quick cards. Here is a colorful bug, and I have a VIDEO down below. :) After the bug dried, I came in with a watercolor wash to finish this card panel off (which is on watercolor paper). Do you like insects? ... View the Post
Derwent Inktense Pencils: A Crane & VIDEO
Derwent Inktense Pencils are such a high quality, versatile art supply. They deliver on texture, pigmentation, they are travel-friendly, and can be used on various surfaces. I do color and draw differently than my regular colored pencils, knowing that when I activate them with water, the color will be abundant and rich. I like to activate with a round brush so as to control the pigment better. This crane is done in my watercolor art journal. I have a VIDEO at the bottom of the post! I created ... View the Post
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