What You’ll Learn:

1. Introduction to Oil Pastels

   • Understanding oil pastels vs. soft pastels
   • Essential tools: paper, blending materials, and fixatives
   • Setting up your workspace for smooth application

2. Basic Strokes & Blending Techniques

   • Layering colors for depth and richness
   • Blending with fingers, tissue, and blending tools
   • Creating gradients and soft transitions

3. Color Mixing & Shading

   • Understanding color combinations for vibrant effects
   • Highlighting and shadowing for realism
   • Achieving depth and contrast with color layering

4. Texture & Detailing Techniques

   • Creating textures like fur, fabric, and landscapes
   • Scraping and sgraffito techniques for unique effects
   • Refining edges and adding final details

5. Step-by-Step Oil Pastel Drawing Process

   • From sketch to completed artwork
   • Building layers for a professional look
   • Fixing and preserving oil pastel artworks

6. Final Project

   • Apply all techniques to create a full oil pastel painting
   • Experiment with different subjects like nature, still life, and abstract art.