OIL PASTEL PAINTING
This workshop is for everyone who wants to return to the joy of scribbling like a child. I will show you a few different processes for painting with oil pastels with a focus on my own favorite impressionistic method. From start to finish you will learn my process and you will go home with a finished, ready to hang forest painting of your own.
STUDENT SUPPLY LIST BELOW
WHEN AND WHERE?
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STUDENT SUPPLY LIST:
The one important ingredient you need in order to achieve the results I am demonstrating is good, artist quality oil pastels. Do not waste your money on inexpensive brands or children's sets. They are made with wax fillers and you will be frustrated and unable to get the same buttery, juicy results using these lesser-quality brands. That said, there is no need to go out and purchase a large set of expensive oil pastels. As tempting as it might be to get all of those fabulous colors it is far better to get a smaller set of good quality oil pastels. Below is a suggested list of affordable options.
• Oil Pastels - Any of the following are good artist quality. I recommend Mungyo Gallery Oil Pastels - Amazon has a variety of sets of the Mungyo oil pastels all at a reasonable price. Get a set of as many as you can afford.
Don't be confused by the word soft - just make sure you get the ones that say SOFT OIL PASTELS
• Clear Gesso - I use Liquitex but any brand will do. Just make sure it's "clear" Gesso
• Brush - Any brush or variety of brushes will do - old ones work best - nothing too small. Flat or round. You might bring a few to see what you like best.
• Black Acrylic Ink - Any brand will do.
• Substrate - We will be using a cradled wood panel. You can pick them up at Michaels or Hobby Lobby-all reasonably priced or you can order them from Dick Blick, Jerry’s Artarama or Amazon.
• Spray Fixative - Oil pastel must be fixed unless framed under glass. We will be working on wood so fixative is necessary. The best brand is Sennellier Oil Pastel Fixative.
A FEW OTHER HELPFUL SUPPLIES:
Sketch paper, Pencil, paper towels, baby wipes, old clothes or an apron, gloves if you don’t want to get your hands messy. Personally I can’t stand to work in gloves but it’s your choice.