Expert Advice for Creating Oil Pastels Art
Hi, I’m Eric D. Greene. I’ve been a passionate oil pastels artist since 2009, and I built this website to be a comprehensive resource for artists like you.
My goal is simple: to share everything I’ve learned over the years to help you master this vibrant and versatile medium, as well as sharing my own art in oil pastels along the way.
Whether you’re opening your very first set of oil pastels or are a seasoned artist looking to refine your skills, my hope is to offer you the expert advice and inspiration you need.
Start Your Journey Here
A Community of Artists & My Personal Work
You’re not alone on this journey. You can join nearly 7,000 fellow artists on the Facebook page to share your work, ask questions, and find a supportive community.
If you’d like to see my personal artwork and portfolio, you can view some of my gallery of art, or find my paintings at my related artist site, OilPastelsArtist.com.
I personally love oil pastels because I find them versatile, expressive, easy to use, and very enjoyable to work with.
My personal favorite brand is Sennelier. I did a full write up of Sennelier Oil Pastels here.
It may seem a little narrow in focus to have a website about only oil pastels, but that is in fact my intention with this website.
As an experienced oil pastelist, I’m frequently asked about the different techniques that artists can apply to create their own oil pastels art. While there are some fantastic websites out there that discuss various oil pastel styles and techniques, I noticed a gap for a site focused exclusively on oil pastel techniques. That’s how OilPastelTechniques.com was born, and I’m hopeful it will become your go-to resource for everything related to oil pastels.
Here, we’ll explore the world of oil pastel techniques, covering methods such as blending, scumbling, wet and dry techniques, and different styles like impressionist or realist – you name it! My mission is to help you unleash your inner oil pastels artist and create stunning artwork with this unique medium.
I realize there are many techniques and tips, and while there are a few good websites out there explaining different oil pastels styles and techniques, I haven’t seen any one site yet that talks about only techniques using oil pastels. I’m hopeful this website can be your go-to resource for everything related to oil pastels.
Next Steps on your Oil Pastels Journey
A good place to get started is to check out either of the following articles:
If anyone has a suggestion or question or a new method they would like to see discussed, just ask and I will see what I can do to create an article based on that suggestion.
I look forward to creating the absolute best resource on the internet for amazing oil pastels art with techniques, tips, and expert advice.
Finally, you can browse the Oil Pastels Store I set up featuring useful art supplies that every oil pastels artists should consider having. (The store goes to an Amazon affiliate link)
Happy oil pasteling! 🙂
With best regards! Eric
