Finding skilled oil pastel portrait artists can be a challenge. The medium’s chunkiness can make controlling it and achieving small details tricky. Additionally, oil pastels are relatively newer compared to other mediums like oil paint or soft pastels. Therefore, discovering…
Are Oil Pastels Toxic?
Whether you’re an oil pastel novice or a seasoned pro, concerns about their safety, such as ‘Are oil pastels toxic?’ may arise. This article addresses common questions about oil pastel toxicity, including their safety for children and pets, and offers…
Sennelier Oil Pastels Review – 24 Colors Portrait Set
When it comes to oil pastels, whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned professional, you’ve undoubtedly come across the name ‘Sennelier.’ There’s a good reason for that – these oil pastels are legendary in the art world and often…
How To Blend Oil Pastels For Beginners
So you’ve purchased a pack of oil pastels or stumbled upon some old ones lying around in your drawer, and now you’re unsure of what to draw with them, how to use them, and how to blend them. Well, you’ve…
Lightwish Acrylic Markers Review – Dual Brush Tip 48 Color Set
In this post, I’m sharing my experience with Lightwish acrylic markers, a product by the same brand that brings you Paul Rubens art supplies. These acrylic markers were generously provided to me for review purposes, and I’m here to provide…
How To Make Money As An Artist
It might be easier than ever to make money as an artist these days, and the cliché of the starving artist doesn’t have to be true. The internet and social media offer a huge advantage that previous generations of artists…
Mungyo Oil Pastels Review – 48 and 120 Color Sets
In my quest to explore different brands of oil pastels, I had the pleasure of testing Mungyo’s renowned Gallery Artist’s soft oil pastels. Originating from Korea, Mungyo has garnered a devoted following and a reputation for excellence. Naturally, I had…
Oil Pastel Drawing For Beginners – Sorolla Master Study
In this step by step oil pastel drawing for beginners we are copying one of the great master artists Joaquín Sorolla. This tutorial is easy to follow, will tell you what supplies you need and how to approach a portrait study…
Arrtx Soft Oil Pastels Review – 72 Color Set
Currently I’m testing my way through different oil pastels to see which ones are the best. This time I’m reviewing oil pastels by Arrtx which they sent me for free in exchange for this review. Nevertheless these are my honest…
