This class is a fun and easy introduction to oil pastel (or chalk pastel) blending and texture backgrounds. I will show my finished artwork at the start of class as a reference. We will discuss all the art supplies needed to create a black cat pumpkin attack painting. I will give a step-by-step drawing lesson to sketch the subject while learners create their work with me. Oil pastel techniques will be demonstrated to color, blend and texturize our painting as needed for the project. My classes are relaxed, encouraging, and creative with many options for the learners to personalize their artwork. Students may share their work at the end of class or in the Outschool classroom after they have added their finishing touches. Note: Oil pastels are often called paintings when blending techniques are used to create a painterly appearance to the artwork. We will only be using oil pastel sticks not paint brushes.
Oil pastel coloring, blending and texturizing techniques to create a beautiful oil pastel painting.
Chalk pastels or gel sticks can be substituted for oil pastels.Mixed media paper, pastel paper, watercolor paper are best but smooth paper can be substituted. Oil pastels (or chalk pastels or gel sticks) for children. (water soluble) Q-tips, blending stubs or use fingers to blend. Paper towels or baby wipes for clean up.
I'm a professional artist with my education in Fine Art. I believe whole heartedly in the Montessori philosophy. I owned Montessori schools for years and I've taught art to thousands of preschool and elementary students in person and online.