Knowing the difference between soft pastels and oil pastels can help you pick the medium that best suits your artistic needs and interests. Each type offers unique textures and effects, appealing to artists for various reasons. Understanding these distinctions is critical to maximizing the potential of your art projects. Texture and Composition Soft pastels are […]
Best Paper for Oil Pastels
Best Paper for Oil Pastels: Essential Guide Using the best paper for oil pastels is vital to creating vibrant, lasting art. Oil pastels are a unique medium that demands a paper that enhances color and durability. This guide discusses the ideal paper types for oil pastels, aiding artists in finding the perfect match for their […]
Pastel Pencil Blending Techniques
A video tutorial and demo on how I use Stabilo CarbOthello chalk-pastel coloring pencils for easy blending of colors. I hope you enjoy watching! Visit the artist’s youtube channel here. In this quick demonstration Colin shows what colour shapers are used for in blending pastel pencil. There are 4 colour shapers that Colin uses: Grey […]
Soft Pastel Flower Tutorials
Learn how create beautiful flowers with these soft pastel flower tutorials from experienced artists. How I paint flowers using Rembrandt soft pastels and CarbOthello pastel pencils. This narrated tutorial explains the process and techniques I used when creating this pot of flowers. Visit the artist’s youtube channel here. Watch me color a rose with pastels […]
Oil Pastel Techniques for Beginners
In the following video lesson, McCall from Mr. Otter Studio demonstrates 10 awesome techniques every oil pastel artist should know and put into practice in their paintings. She demonstrates various blending techniques as well as the more traditional techniques like stippling and sgraffito. I hope you enjoy and find this lesson helpful! Be sure to […]
Step by Step Oil Pastel Landscape Tutorial
Oil pastels can be a tricky medium to master. They are similar to pastels and wax crayons only they use oil and wax as a binder. The binder in oil pastels does not cure like traditional oils so your layers of oil pastel will never full dry and although they do not smudge as easily […]
Oil Pastel Landscape Painting Demonstration Step by Step
Enjoy this free step-by-step oil pastel landscape tutorial by Madhubala Arts. This tutorial brings the beauty of landscapes to life with oil pastels, providing clear instructions and expert tips. Learn how to enhance your creativity and improve your skills. This video is perfect for artists ready to explore new techniques. The “Impasto Landscape – Oil […]
Great Underpainting Method For Pastel Painting
I think pastel artists will enjoy this fun and creative underpainting technique. I’m always learning something new in art and I really like using the Neocolor II Water-soluble Wax Pastels applied as an underpainting. To view more lessons from artist Susan Jenkins, visit her YouTube Channel here.
Painting with Color and Light / A Comprehensive and Fun Tutorial
It was so nice to get some dedicated time to paint and create this video. Get out the popcorn…. there’s lots of info in this one, and lots of fun facts! Visit my YouTube Channel Here. This painting available as prints at: https://fineartamerica.com/featured/longing-for-spring-susan-jenkins.html?newartwork=true To join our amazing Facebook Group “Monet Cafe’ Art Group” click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Monet… […]
Painting Blue Trees: Monochromatic Pastel Demo
Great beginner pastel painting demo from artist Karen Margulis. Visit her youtube channel here for more free content!