This little bird is sitting on an outdoor table hoping for someone to leave their sandwich behind! :) I used Strathmore toned tan paper and water-soluble Mont Marte oil pastels for this little guy. I did not use the water-soluble feature this time, rather just my usual creamy background with a more detailed focal point. They are fairly soft. The color choices are great, and the price point is even better for a 48 set. Adding touches of Sennelier gold oil pastel gives a lovely, shimmery ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Cascading Florals on Soho Paper Pad
Okay, I gave this oil pastel pad by Soho another shot. It is kind of growing on me :) I taped the sides of and choose a very earthy and calm palette. The flowers have outgrown their pot! I like to use my Prismacolor colored pencils for details. They work wonderfully with oil pastels. I mostly used Artecho and Mungyo Gallery oil pastels. I wanted to try other brands besides Soho oil pastels on this paper. They work about the same across the brands. It is nice that the pages are perforated for ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Pink Flowers: Two Versions
I was in the mood for a limited color palette. The gentle pink and white combination with green leaves was just the thing. I painted two versions that would coordinate with each other, if I ever get around to framing my art and hanging it on the wall. I used mostly Artecho for the pinks and Mungyo Gallery for the greens. I also used my Prismacolor colored pencils for the "twiggy" vertical branches. Sometimes, I feel like I throw every possible color on a painting. It is nice to be challenged ... View the Post
Bold Floral Oil Pastel Painting & VIDEO
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
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