5 Ways to BLEND OIL PASTELS : Techniques Pros and Cons

[@paintingandchocolate]

What technique are you going to try?

[@ramyaselvaraj223]

I always use my fingers or a tissue to blend oil pastels. Havent tried the rest of them yet!

[@ramyaselvaraj223]

Amazing video on all possible Oil Pastel Belnding Techniques. Loved it!

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you Ramya! It would be complementary to the skillshare class too so I'm glad you find it useful 🙂

[@EnjoyDrawingwithMary]

very nice techniques! thank you for sharing this with us :) watercolors are my favorite medium but I love to watch how other artist make their art with different techniques and mediums.. have a great day! 👏👏💖😊

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you, I appreciate it 🙂 I'm happy to hear it was interesting to watch!

[@Tryhardtostudy]

This is really amazing . Thanks ❤

[@paintingandchocolate]

Yay, happy you enjoyed it!

[@NavyaPaints]

A very informative video ❤️

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you Navya 🙂

[@crystalgillis9296]

I've recently learned how to use solvent to blend and I use Gamsol. It breaks them down so throughly that they become a bit like paint and ensure no tooth is left showing.

[@paintingandchocolate]

I bet, does it affect how greasy they feel to the touch or how easy they can be smeared?

[@crystalgillis9296]

Nope, they can still be smeared. You just have make sure the solvent has evaporated first.

[@nanovega5054]

when it comes to blending I use odorless mineral spirits or paint thinner because it does not only blend but it removes the stickiness of the oil pastels and makes it dry to touch. I heard also that some artists use linseed oil that is used with oil paints because it dries over time but I have not tried it yet, I hope that was helpful.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you so much, yes it is very helpful 🙂 I didn't know it was possible up make them dry like so 👍

[@shamsulalam4719]

I think titi oil pastel needs baby oil for blending