In this article, I describe several brands of oil pastels, the papers and other surfaces on which to use them and share my favorite beginners book for Oil Pastel painting! Then, I paint a yummy pistachio ice cream cone from the book and a dreamy cloud landscape, both on luscious toned paper.
Fluffy Cloudscape oil pastel painting by Tristina Dietz Elmes using palette knife impasto techniques. At the time of writing this article, Cloudscape is available for purchase HERE.
Below is the full video workshop of my live painting session. The oil pastel paints and accessories used in the video are listed afterwards in this article. Enjoy! 🎨
Video Time Stamps:
0:00:00 Introduction & Showing Artworks
0:06:53 Favorite Oil Pastel Book
0:10:48 Supplies Review
0:46:15 General Oil Pastel Techniques
1:09:00 Pistachio Ice Cream Project
1:44:09 Impasto Landscape & Clouds
Here is the YouTube video by artist Sandra Ruberto that I mentioned during the show from whom I learned to do the wave painting along with using palette knives to get highly textured clouds:
https://youtu.be/7qqtEfEQi4o?si=1VnYP9ca3GBQlUfr
Feel free to ask me follow-up questions in the comments below. Thanks for watching!!! 😍
Pink Protea flower painting with oil pastels by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes. This project design was from the book, “Oil Pastel Masterpieces in 4 Easy Steps” by Anna Koliadych. At the time of writing this article, Pink Protea is available for purchase HERE.
Supplies List for Oil Pastel Play Projects
Here is the book I mentioned during the show as well as the supplies list for the oil pastel paints and accessories shown. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases for links below that lead to Amazon.
Book - Oil Pastel Masterpieces in 4 Easy Steps by Anna Koliadych - https://amzn.to/40d5kFG
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Pentel Arts Oil Pastel Sticks Set of 36 -https://amzn.to/3VZiN1a
Pentel Arts Oil Pastel Sticks Set of 50 - https://amzn.to/4gv3kya
Royal Talens Van Gogh Oil Pastels Set of 24 - https://amzn.to/4gxhb7d
Royal Talens Van Gogh Oil Pastels Set of 60 - https://amzn.to/4gN4kO8
Caran d'Ache NeoColor 1 Wax Oil Pastels Set of 10 in a Tin - https://amzn.to/40ezeZZ
Caran d'Ache NeoColor 1 Wax Oil Pastels Set of 30 in a Tin - https://amzn.to/3ZXsXkj
Caran d'Ache NeoPastel Oil Pastels Set of 24 - https://amzn.to/40g0mIj
Caran d'Ache NeoPastel Oil Pastels Set of 48 - https://amzn.to/3Dygbku
Caran d'Ache NeoPastel Oil Pastels Set of 96 - https://amzn.to/3VZjQ16
Sennelier Oil Pastels Sticks Set of 24 - https://amzn.to/3BQ7zoU
Sennelier Oil Pastels Sticks Set of 48 - https://amzn.to/3ZWoYEv
Sennelier Oil Pastels Sticks Set of 72 - https://amzn.to/41S7kUT
Sennelier Oil Pastels Large Grand 37ml White - https://amzn.to/4gV1wOR
Sennelier Oil Pastels Regular Stick Transparent Medium Blender - https://amzn.to/40ctfoH
Sennelier Oil Pastels Large 37ml Transparent Medium Blender - https://amzn.to/3PjDhOo
Adjustable Oil Pastel Stick Holder Extender Set of 2 - https://amzn.to/3PhAkOA
Jerry's Artarama Jumbo Jet White Charcoal Pencil - https://amzn.to/3W1MChM
Drawing and Blending Tools Bag with Stumps, Replaceable Sponge Head Tools and Additional Sponges, Sanding Paddles, Kneaded Erasers and Pencil Extender Set of 48 - https://amzn.to/3SukF0m
Faber Castell Kneaded Eraser and Case - https://amzn.to/3Wn5Mhp
Liquitex Clear Gesso 8oz Bottle - https://amzn.to/4gzaXU9
Sennelier Oil Pastel Fixative Can - https://amzn.to/41Tq0Uk
Canson XL Smooth Bristol Paper Pad 100lb 9x12in 25 Sheets - https://amzn.to/421ZrfA
Canson XL Cold Press Watercolor Paper Pad 140lb 9x12in 30 Sheets - https://amzn.to/4fA7Aep
Fabriano Mixed Media Paper 108lb 9x12in 150 Sheets - https://amzn.to/40pBIVP
Fabriano Hot Press Smooth Watercolor Paper 140lb 9x12in 50 Sheets - https://amzn.to/3VZSxnu
Canson Mi-Teintes Pastel Paper Various Colors 9x12in 24 Sheets - https://amzn.to/4fqqjdN
Sennelier Oil Pastel Card Paper Pad with Glassine Sheets Between the Pages 9.5x12.5in 12 Sheets - https://amzn.to/3PCCGrz
Papelsino Gray and Tan 4 Colors Sketch Pad 7.2x10in 40 Sheets - https://amzn.to/3YT8755
Claire Fontaine Paint'ON Mixed Media Paper Pad Black 250gsm size? 20 Sheets - https://amzn.to/40g12gE
Jack Richeson Watercolor Postcard 4x6in 135lb 50 Sheets - https://amzn.to/41ULIaE
Lineco Glassine Artwork Protection 16x20in 12 Sheets - https://amzn.to/3ZWzJ9R
Glassine Artwork Protection 8.5x11in 100 Sheets - https://amzn.to/3DC61zu
Canson Glassine Artwork Protection 3ft (36in) x 20yd Roll - https://amzn.to/4fGgKGg
Arteza Palette Knife Pack of 8 Assorted - https://amzn.to/3PkJNoh
Clay Needle Tool Set of 2 - https://amzn.to/3ZYR2qF
Mini Screwdriver 5-in-1 Set - https://amzn.to/4gTxryZ
Nitrile Painting Gloves Various Sizes from S-XL Box of 100 - https://amzn.to/4cbB54v
My Recommended Cloth-Like Viva Paper Towels - https://amzn.to/3Ur9rLA
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Pistacio Ice Cream Cone oil pastel painting on handmade paper with purple acrylic background by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes. This project design was from the book, “Oil Pastel Masterpieces in 4 Easy Steps” by Anna Koliadych. At the time of this article, Yummy Pistachio is available for purchase HERE.
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Limeade Cooler Drink painting with oil pastels by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes. This project design was from the book, “Oil Pastel Masterpieces in 4 Easy Steps” by Anna Koliadych. At the time of this article, Limeade Summer is available for purchase HERE.
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