The Oil Pastel Course

The Oil Pastel Course

In this course, we explore the foundations and techniques for drawing and "painting" with oil pastels. Each module is presented in logically sequenced video series. Each lesson builds on the last, easing you gently into more complex concepts.

Learn the basic materials, surfaces, and techniques for creating oil pastel drawings and paintings. Use a variety of approaches to create artworks while exploring color theory, still life, landscape, and portraiture.

Learn basic applications techniques including layering, blending, mixing and scumbling. Use observational mapping techniques to ensure accuracy in your drawings.

Each concept explored is reinforced through the creation of an oil pastel drawing. Learn the foundations of value while creating a still life drawing. Explore composition while developing a painting of flowers. Learn Impasto techniques while developing a landscape. Learn color theory while creating a portrait.

Each lesson series includes sequential videos and a step by step illustrated ebook. The ebooks provide a snapshot of each step of the process to ensure success. Photo references are also provided.

The Oil Pastel Course is designed to guide beginner, intermediate,  and advanced artists alike. Oil pastels are truly a unique medium for creating art. Falling in between painting and drawing, this underused medium is exciting for just about any creator.

A painterly approach to drawing.

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What you will learn

• The basic materials, tools, and surfaces for creating with oil pastels.
• Basic application techniques including layering, blending, mixing and scumbling.
• The basics of color theory and mixing and how to apply color theory to an oil pastel drawing.

Rating: 4.625

Level: All Levels

Duration: 4.5 hours

Instructor: Matthew Fussell