I love impressionism in art. Sometimes, we have to focus on the portrayal of texture and color more than an exact replica of the real thing. At least, that's my opinion. Trust me, there is a place for realism in art, but sometimes I just want the impression of the idea of something. I love this color palette and fluffiness of the flowers. I used mostly Paul Rubens and Artecho oil pastels. I have a short video below, as well as a mockup of what this would look like on a wall. ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Orange Tulips in Vase & VIDEO
I have always loved blue and white French China. The amazing, bright color of that blue goes with so many color palettes! Here, I have gone for orange tulips on my Strathmore toned paper. I love the creamy texture that oil pastels deliver! They keep your paintings from two-dimensional, flatness. Getting details while using oil pastels can be tricky at times, but they work very well with colored pencils. Check out the video at the bottom of this post! :) ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Florals & Mockups, Surface Pattern Design
I love using paintings to create surface pattern designs! It is a great way to get multiple uses out of one thing. My Strathmore toned tan paper art journal is my go-to for colored pencil and oil pastel paintings. :) Below, I have some fun mockups using the seamless pattern. Mungyo Gallery oil pastels are a great product, both in sturdy creaminess and price! You can get the fan design now at Spoonflower! ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Country Church & VIDEO
I am not a city girl. I like green things and fresh air. :) Painting this little country church in oil pastels brought me into an era of more stability and peace (though there is always trouble around the corner). I don't like it when churches look like generic office buildings. I sketched with a charcoal pencil, then created the foundation with my Prismacolor colored pencils. As to oil pastels, I used Artecho, Paul Rubens, and Mungyo Gallery. They all play well together! You can use good ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Fence & Field Painting ~Short Video~
Paint your peace! I love the gentle colors and the simple, worn fence in this painting. I feel like I am peering over into the promised land! :) Oil pastels are a great choice for creamy landscapes. Their ability to blend and soft lines make them a great choice for nature scenes. I have used a variety of oil pastels like Paul Rubens, Mungyo Gallery, and Artecho. Each brand bring a great palette and varying level of firmness. I love using Strathmore toned papers, but oil pastels work well on ... View the Post
Arrtx Acrylic Markers: Perfume Bottle!
These acrylic paint markers are a great way to create waterproof card fronts and entries in art journals. The Arrtx brand has a great choice of colors, and the paint is smooth and satisfying to use. I used Bristol paper, which is a great choice for making card fronts, as the color of the paper is whiter than most watercolor papers, and the markers glide on it! I created some botanicals coming out of a fashionable perfume bottle. It was fun to layer in the various colors! :) The brush ... View the Post
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