How Do You Draw With Oil Pastels?
Oil pastels can be a very fun and versatile medium to use for artwork. They can be used to create a dynamic sketch with hatching and cross-hatching that indicates gesture and movement. Pastels can be blended with a finger or tool to mix the color on the paper. They can also be blended optically by placing colors very close to one another. Choose a subject. Many subjects work well for oil pastels including landscapes, still lifes, portraits and animals. It is best to have a basic understanding of the subject and maybe even sketch the subject several times previously. Choose a medium or surface to work on. Paper is very commonly used. Paper works best for oil pastels when it has a tooth, or grain, to it. This means that the surface has a texture to it and is not smooth. Choosing the color of the paper is important also. Traditionally artwork is done by starting on a light surface and moving to dark by adding outlines and shadows. However, with the thick application of opaque color, it is
