There are days where simple is just better. I have learned that it is better to have ten minutes of basic creating, rather that go for long periods waiting for a larger time slot. I wish society would slow down. I don't think it benefits us to be bopping around and there. I want to also wish everyone a happy and creative new year! Thank you for following along with my creative journey. Last year was one of the hardest years I've had in my life (and I could tell some painful stories), but I am ... View the Post
Baby Chick Oil Pastel Painting
We have had some bitterly cold and very windy days here of late. Painting springtime chicks for Easter seemed like a good idea. :) I'm using my Strathmore toned tan paper art journal and Mungyo Gallery oil pastels. I also used a charcoal pencil and my Prismacolor colored pencils for some of the finer detail. I love using this paper, as it is easy to blend the pastels. Below are some step-by-step photos. I didn't make a full length video of this painting, but there is a short YouTube video ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Horse Painting & VIDEO
I grew up with Morgan horses and they are the best animals! They are beautiful, strong, graceful, practical, and loyal. Horses are one of my favorite animals in the Lord's creation. I have a video at the bottom of this post for the painting process. I used oil pastels and colored pencils for this guy. I love using Strathmore's toned tan paper for oil pastels and colored pencils. It is smooth, yet strong enough to hold media that isn't too saturated with water. The photo below is the quick ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Desert Painting & VIDEO
In light of Christmas, we watched The Nativity Story movie, which focuses on Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem and the great faith that they showed in trusting God. This desert painting reminds men of those that traversed afar during the Lord's first couple of years to visit him and give rich gifts to such a great King! I mostly used Artecho oil pastels, adding shimmery Sennelier silver for details. I painted on Canson mixed media paper in this lovely cream color. I taped the edges off ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Swatches & Sets
If you have gift cards to use and want some oil pastels, here are the swatches of three of my sets. I swatched them in my Art Talens art journal, which has great paper! They are all similar, creamy and colorful! First up is Paul Rubens Haiya set of 72. There is a great selection of colors and are very creamy. They serve me well! Next up is my set of 48 Mungyo Galley. I loved these so much that I bought the set of 72 in the wooden box. They are fantastic! Mungyo makes ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Gazebo Landscape Painting & VIDEO
Using my Strathmore toned tan art journal, I painted a pastel colored gazebo landscape. It is a light palette with fun colors! There is a video at the bottom of the post. I love the lightness and simplicity in this painting. I mostly used Artecho oil pastels and a few colored pencils for details here and there. Look at the mess! :) I love piles of art supplies. To me, they are lovely sticks of potential. Have you tried oil pastels? Here is a mockup for fun. I love the look ... View the Post
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