Acrylic markers can be a great way to paint, especially in mixed media applications and card making. They are creamy and opaque, allowing for textural layering. I love birds, so I went for a winter bird depiction. I also created a seamless surface pattern design, which are great for digital paper and POD products. This Grabie set of markers is a great deal, double-ended, and ready for travel in a plastic case. The brush tips are perfect for detail and larger brushstrokes. I added a ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Whimsical Owl Painting & VIDEO
Here is another painting of my whimsical animals. I love owls, and purple owls are even more fun! I have a VIDEO BELOW for you to watch, as well as some of the preliminary photos showing the underpainting. I love using Strathmore paper, and the toned tan is a favorite! For the underpainting, I've used Derwent Inktense pencils and Prismacolor pencils. It helps me to block in color and to start filling in the tooth of the paper. I love many brands of oil pastels, but Mungyo Gallery pastels are ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Storybook Badger Queen Painting
I loved painting this! Personified animals are always fun! Below, I have some of the steps of the colored pencil layers. Especially with smaller details, I find it helpful to start with colored pencils first, then add the oil pastels. I used my Paul Rubens Haiya oil pastels here. They are a great balance of not-too-creamy, but still creamy. :) The gold touches are done by using Sennelier iridescent oil pastels, which are AMAZING! I have a YouTube short below! ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Space Shuttle, Moon, and Stars Paintings
This little space shuttle (rocket) painting was definitely not what I usually gravitate towards, but I wanted to try something storybook-ish and fun. :) I created a seamless pattern (available at Spoonflower) in fabric and wallpaper. You can see the examples below. So cute and spacey! I used oil pastels, topped with Sennelier iridescent pastels that give the perfect metallic shimmer. Get the fabric here! ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Blue Floral Spray & VIDEO
Today, I'm showing the simple steps used to paint the spray of blue flowers. I'm using my best friend, toned tan paper, and sketched with a charcoal pencil. I created the underpainting with Prismacolor colored pencils, then layered on the oil pastels. It is amazing how they brighten everything! I mostly used Mungyo Gallery (from Korea). They are among my favorite pastels and very affordable. Video below! Creamy and bright! Here is a weird picture of the art supplies used. ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Bird Painting & VIDEO
I know, more birds. :) What can I say? I love to paint them! This brown thrush turned out so peaceful (VIDEO BELOW). In the pictures below, you can see some of the steps and layers. I lightly sketch, then I used colored pencils for shading and blocking in color. Oil pastels are then layered for vibrant, creamy texture! I love making surface pattern designs with these paintings! They are perfect for paper crafting, fabric, and wallpaper! ... View the Post
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