Oil pastel projects

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Hiding Amidst the Reeds Maria B. Davis 2006 Was searching through Pinterest, of course, and came upon this delightful piece of art by Maria B. Davis. I loved it so much, and thought it was a wonderful segue into our value study with color. So, I used it as our inspiration... After great examination of the Elements of Art: line, color theory, value, and form, students created a unique abstract artwork consisting of loopy, curvy, organic lines that extend off the page, repeat, overlap and…

5.75"x4.5" digital print of my original oil pastel drawing.

Try out this oil pastel candle art lesson for illuminating and expressive results! My intermediate students have loved creating this artwork because there is something so mesmerizing about the glow of candlelight. Throughout art history, candlelight creates drama, mystery and contrast.

How many spherical objects do surround us? For this drawing activity, I asked my students to choose an image of a spherical object to copy. These drawings are made entirely with oil pastels with di…

Try out this super easy and fun way to create colorful line drawings using oil pastels and a paper transfer technique.

Learn how to use oil pastels with this unique comprehensive guide by Joseph Colella Artist.

To get started with oil pastels, I picked simple objects around my house. I found that drawing everyday items like a cup of coffee or a small plant helped me get comfortable. By focusing on these simple subjects, I could experiment with colors and learn how to blend them seamlessly. It was all about getting the basics right and not worrying too much about making everything perfect. After a few tries, I decided to step outside and draw from nature. Trees, flowers, and landscapes became my new…

Oil pastels base is oil, wax is the base of crayons. both refuse to accept water. the old oil & water don’t mix is proven in this wonderful fun art project. i begin the class with showing…