How do you smudge oil pastels?
Oil blending is a fun technique carried out by simply dabbing baby oil on a cotton swab or cotton ball and use to blend onto the surface over the previously applied oil pastel. You can shmear and smooth out your colours and control which direction you want the blending to go.
Is oil pastels same as crayons?
Crayons use wax and Oil pastels use non-drying oil and wax. Oil pastels are very rich, soft and creamy. Hence, they are very easy to smear, blend in, layer, mix, shaded, all with the help of our finger. As opposed to that, crayons are harder and the two crayon colours don’t really mix together, very well.
Can you use olive oil to blend oil pastels?
Materials you’ll need for Oil Pastel Painting. You only need a small amount of oil and can use whatever kind you like for this oil pastel technique. We used olive oil because we happen to live next door to an olive grove and we have plenty on hand, but you could also use an kind of vegetable oil, or baby oil.
What is the rule of 3’s for oil pastels?
The best way to execute the rule of three is if you have a beginner or starter pack for your oil pastels you can see that there are at least three colors next to each other.
What is the best way to blend oil pastels?
Use a palette knife to cut off pieces of the oil pastels you wish to blend. Place the pieces on your palette. Use the palette knife to blend or mix the colors together until they form a thick, oily paint. Once you achieve the desired hue, apply the pigment to your canvas with the palette knife.
Which is better oil pastels or crayons?
Wax crayons are harder and more brittle than oil pastels. They are cheaper but tend to be less vibrant. Like oil pastels they are quick and easy to use and crayon drawings do not need a fixative to protect them. They can be layered and scratched, and used to create a wax resist effect.
What surface is best for oil pastels?
Oil pastels are a versatile medium which adhere to a whole variety of surfaces such as paper, cardboard, canvas, wood, stone and even smooth surfaces like glass and plastic.
