Skip to content

Artistcoveries

Discovering the joy of art

Tag: Oil Pastels

For Pete’s Sake… Just Do It!

Almost two years ago — June 30, 2020, to be exact — I wrote and published a post with the … More

15 Day Floral Challenge, Art Hub for Kids, Oil Pastels, Roses

Zestful Zinnias

Just so you know, I have now successfully completed my “15-Day Floral Challenge“. You’ve previously seen my first nine oil … More

15 Day Floral Challenge, Clay-Shaping Tools, Oil Pastels, Zinnias

Wonky Vases – My Still Life Painting

Yesterday I shared my initial studies done in preparation for a still life painting with oil pastels. At the end of … More

Challenges, Oil Pastels, Still Life

My “Dazzling Dahlia”

Remember that sad-looking overgrown dahlia I drew last month? Oh, it was depressing. That oil pastel painting was — in … More

Dahlia, Oil Pastels, Paul Rubens, Sennelier

The Birch Forest

Yesterday was the final day of the Student Art Show sponsored by our HFAA club. I went to the library … More

Cass County Library, Oil Pastels, Tiny Art

Floral Studies

Yesterday you saw my sad, over-grown dahlia. I didn’t show you the rather droopy rose I’d drawn the previous day. … More

Floral Studies, Joy Ting, Oil Pastels, Sketchbook Revival 2022

Art Misconceptions

Because I had a very limited acquaintance with art as a child, I grew up with a lot of misconceptions, … More

Acrylic ink, Arnold Fletcher, Art Media, graphite, Ink, Kate Berry, Oil, Oil Pastels, Watercolor

Patience Is a Virtue

I’ve never been a patient person. When I want something, I want it now — a fact that Amazon Prime … More

birds, Colored pencil drawing, lessons, Oil Pastels, patience, snowy egret, works in progress

Measuring Success

In recent days, I’ve completed a number of “successful” art works. Of course, any real artists who visit this site … More

Barron's Professional Drawing Class series, Learning process, Matt Fussell, Oil Pastels, Practice, Sketching and Illustrating Birds, Success, The Virtual Instructor, Watercolor Workshop

The Importance of Making Mistakes

Today’s art project was a disaster. Luckily, I learned early on in my art explorations that making mistakes was an … More

Art supplies, Canson Mix Media paper, Cray-Pas Expressionists, Daler Rowney, Grumbacher Opaque Watercolors, Making mistakes, Matt Fussell, Oil Pastels, Sakura, Secrets to Drawing video course, Strathmore Gray Toned paper, The Virtual Instructor, Thinner

Popular Posts

  • When Does It Stop Being Art?
  • Developing New Skills - Cross Contour Lines
  • Hiatus
Follow Artistcoveries on WordPress.com

Looking for something?

Pages

  • About “Artistcoveries”
  • Art Library
  • Art Resources
  • More Resources – Online Tutorials and Classes

Artistcoveries Archives

Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com.
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
  • Follow Following
    • Artistcoveries
    • Join 3,781 other followers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • Artistcoveries
    • Customize
    • Follow Following
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar
 

Loading Comments...