Oil pastel vs soft pastel

Pastels are available in many different types, and each one has its unique characteristics. It is always better to consider the essential things before buying your favorite ones. To help you choose your supplies better, I’ll tell you the significant differences between soft pastels and oil pastels in this post!

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Use these soft pastel techniques to create a number of different marks, textures and effects and get the best results from your artwork.

“See the line where the sky meets the sea? It calls me.” I’ve been thinking about the movie Moana lately (we are in a Disney princess phase and I watch A LOT of Disney movies). It reminds me of the decisions we face… to stay small vs. move toward the whispers calling to you. Often the whispers are inconvenient - they’re pushing you into uncharted, scary territory. Perhaps those around you do not understand. There will always be fear when it comes to the unknown, but what is the alternativ...

These oil pastel techniques for beginners and intermediates will help you understand this medium better and you’ll be able to create beautiful works of art. Are Oil Pastels easy for beginners? Oil pastels are a medium everyone can use and...Read More

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Magic Makers Journal issue no. 10 is here! 🤍 This is just a tiny peek inside! A few things you’ll find in this issue: - How to get into flow state - Determining fear vs. intuition - How to paint water & waves - A member spotlight with @amytamulisart - How to make hot glue wax seals with @bgoods.lettering - Two summer recipes I love making this magazine each month just for members, sharing what I’m passionate about! Join us and you can get instant access to this issue, all past issues, a...

Discover the joy of oil pastels with our great guide for beginners, and start creating your own simple still life painting.