OIL PASTEL PAINTING

For this class the supply list is minimal.

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.

• Substrate - I 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.

• Oil Pastels - Any of the following are good artist quality. I like NeoPastles by Caran d'Ache, Sennelier Oil Pastels, and Mungyo Gallery Soft Oil Pastels - (Amazon has a variety of sets of the Mungyo oil pastels all at a reasonable price. The sticks are a little larger so I do think you get a little more for your money and they are equally comparable to the others I have mentioned. Don't be confused by the word soft - just make sure you get the ones that say SOFT OIL PASTELS

• Charcoal (I prefer stick over pencil) or Artgraf Taylor's chalk

• Clear Gesso - I use Liquitex but any brand will do. Just make sure it's "clear" Gesso

• Brush - Any brush will do - nothing special - I prefer flat about an inch in width

• Plastic Curler - I use this to add texture - cardboard works too 

• Skewer

• Sketch paper & Pencil, water, paper towels, baby wipes