In this video, I will show you my favorite techniques for oil pastels. Try these tips on your next painting for fabulous results! Techniques & Supplies *I am using the Paul Rubens set of 72 Flower Color oil pastels: https://amzn.to/3FVCYoJ 1. Light application 2. Color Mixing 3. Heavy Application 4. Blending a gradient 5. Stippling & Pointilissim 6. Sgraffito (scratching back) 7. Impasto with a palette knife: https://amzn.to/40jgdDu 8. Using Blending tools: paper stump: https://amzn.to/3lJycDX Silicone tipped tools: https://amzn.to/3TTbUMH q-tips, make-up sponges are also nice 9. Using Solvents (I like Gamsol) https://amzn.to/3JKcvvr 10: Using Colored Pencils to add details and sharpness: I like Prismacolor for this but any soft lead pencil should work well: https://amzn.to/42ETKCh Affiliate links used Try a class! https://lindsayweirich.teachable.com NEW! Podcast https://anchor.fm/lindsay-weirich Subscribe to my blog and stay updated (upper right-hand corner) http://thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com Shop my favorite products on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thefrugalcrafterlindsayweirich Credits: Video production and Craft ideas: Lindsay Weirich Music: Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Sign Up For The Frugal Crafter News! https://tinyletter.com/thefrugalcrafter For Sponsorships or Product Reviews email Lindsay at: artstudiosofbangor@yahoo.com Social media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefrugalcrafter Blog: http://thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/frugalcrafter/boards/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lindsayweirich Instagram: http://instagram.com/lindsayweirich YouTube Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/user/thefrugalcrafter?sub_confirmation=1 *This post may contain affiliate links #thefrugalcrafter #watercolor #art