Basic Oil Pastel Techniques: Rule of 3's Example

Create more dynamic artwork with your oil pastels using the Rule of 3's. Watch how to blend your oil pastels to get a real oil painted feel.
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[@JeanneCiampa]

He's hysterical

[@j0JP]

Love how the video is 6 years old and the dude just decided to pin this comment.amazing

[@bugxa]

Lol

[@reneemusic8791]

I love how blunt this guy is. “Don’t colour it in like a crayon. That’s gonna look terrible.” 10/10 But in all serious this was very helpful. I’ve been an artist for a long time but have never used oil pastels until recently. This video really gave some helpful tips about blending and colouring

[@giancarlosrosales6728]

May be because I'm a blunt person but I didn't realise that was blunt until you pointed it out 😂

[@allmidryzen3350]

Fuck I already colored it like a crayon

[@basirah123]

i used to colour LIKE using a crayon, and it did turned out terrible. That was why I use acrylic only. But hey, I am excited to try oil pastel again after watching this

[@gameseeker6307]

Meanwhile I started making paintings with pastels on canvas, no experience Looks like a 10 year old tried and made something like a faint memory

[@evelyngreenberg167]

Giancarlos Rosales is

[@salemdog100]

OMG, "So let's face it. Who really cares?" That gave me courage! Thanks for being real.

[@leonnehaaijman4709]

So true! Don't try to please others with your drawings/paintings/creations. Do it to please YOU.

[@alessandra9814]

my teacher. my teacher cares.

[@ladym.9268]

@@alessandra9814Lol. 😂

[@buttergurls6401]

@@leonnehaaijman4709 🤧🤧so true

[@rohannabendiola9897]

@@leonnehaaijman4709 thank you

[@under_the_night_sky5380]

"... and they wonder why it looks so immature." I like this guy already. 😂

[@aliciamason8236]

Alexandra Tan me to

[@jenshaw8085]

*amateur not immature

[@MJ-gm7km]

@@jenshaw8085 No, he said "immature," which is a word and makes sense in the context he was using it in.

[@shibeinthemeta]

I don’t know how but I read this exactly when he told this

[@meacenastiberius9438]

Very well done video. I have been a professional artist for 40 years and never used oil pastels. I just bought some today and here we are. You probably saved me hours of frustration.

[@nicholasjustin3423]

he changed my whole perspective of oil pastel. My art teacher thought me like a crayon

[@Frnchpink40]

Omg so did mine! Wtf lol

[@chikujoyt4506]

Yeah

[@AngieDeAguirre]

Same here!

[@dawn4681]

PS. I agree about the black... Other dark colors are better, when I first started with oil pastels I used them like I was coloring in a coloring book too. But it is REALLY better to dab them on so you can mix other colors in with it. Same goes for regular pastels. You now have a new subscriber Thanks again

[@scheenafarmer3979]

I remember my oldest brother use to draw and color like this, it is what inspires me to get back into drawing. Another something that I have learned to come back too because it give me peace and I enjoy that time because I have no thoughts just drawing or coloring.

[@SianaRose]

I thought the black made it even more beautiful gave it more definition, in my opinion

[@bjoyce7730]

LOVELY PANDA QUEEN I agree with you. The black made it pop!

[@LynnePriceStudio]

Like stained glass!

[@gigisdiamonds]

Siana Rose I agree and I think if you think of it like a skillful hand using eyeliner, it brings out the beauty and while it can be seen it makes you focus on the eye not on the eyeliner it’s self. 👁✍🏻

[@venusleoz826]

It can turn your whole pic grey and dirty looking.

[@SianaRose]

@@venusleoz826 I'm glad you commented, because I forgot I made this comment. And I wasn't getting notifications for others comments

[@CKArts.studio6]

This was great! "But let's face it...who really cares?" Thank you for your wise words...indeed...who really cares...try what you wanna try.....

[@Loneliheart1971]

I still use my oil pastel like a crayon. I know if the pastel was made with good oil in it, and has not dried out, then I can smudge with finger, tissue or towel. Also, with Q-tip or brush dip in oil, I use linseed oil, which also blends and give a more painting effect. But, I like the advice of the rule of 3s, thank you.

[@alexandrapdlh9559]

Thank you for all the ideas!!!

[@libbylauderdale1382]

I use baby oil.

[@DhanaLakshmi-iz5fd]

😂🎉😂

[@kazzionthorne2402]

Thanks for this! My teacher doesn't nessisarly teach but always uses very complex mediums, especially since we all are in middle school, even though hardly anyone knows how to use them. I learned more from this video from my teacher. Thank you again glad a found this channel, Im defently going to use these tips for all next year.

[@carriered9325]

I Love This ! As Someone who's been stuck and Too afraid to Do Any Art for far Too Long, hearing those Immortal Words; "Let's face it, who really cares" Has 'Smiled ' me back into doing my art again ! Thanks Patrick !!

[@KieraJo]

Very fun tutorial--I was given a set of cheap oil pastels to play with, but I've hardly used them. I now have a fun experimental project to start on thanks to your advice on mixing colors and trying abstract shapes. :)

[@wonderfulhurricane2069]

"red and green-" *shows brown colored pastel instead* "well that's not green"

[@sour4849]

uwu

[@somethingsuspicious6630]

well, red plus green equals brown. so technically he wasn't wrongg

[@maeen..]

Lmfao

[@Trueblue222]

You need to get out more you moron !

[@katiecawood-tptseller2487]

I haven't used oil pastels since elementary art class. Thanks for making this tutorial!

[@mins_artnlife]

Thank you Patrick. Very helpful video. Love the 'lets face it, who really cares' bit. Im a newbie to the world of Art and loving/enjoying my journey. Min :)

[@JC-il4or]

Have seen groupings of 3 analogous colors in larger oil pastel boxes and in other media as well. Always thought it was pleasing to the eye. Good to see it in practice with a smaller set and with entertaining narration. Thanks!

[@Jchathe]

‘Brown puke’ and ‘puke brown’ , two fabulous new hues from Sennelier, in your art shops very soon! 🤣🤣🤣💖👏👏👏

[@kahnaemery7767]

Thank you for sharing that-the rule of 3 and the application technique! It's goin' in my bookmarks.

[@lindamclean8809]

Your application of the pastel makes a huge difference, possibilities for impressionist type pictures

[@gabbielogan9271]

This video is like five years old. But the wording you used really made me feel homey, so thx😊

[@jaydee9953]

Polycrylic. I love it. A water based seal over oil pastels. Like gesso , it’s perfect. I’m sold

[@dawn4681]

Cool, really liked your video. I paint w/ oils , watercolor and acrylic. Love to draw and work with pastels too. I use mineral spirits to blend my colors, it works nice with a brush , after I have finished my drawings. I like how yours came out. And thanks for sharing about the water based urethane, learn something new everyday. Oil pastels are really cool

[@guggle5625]

"Were just gonna see what happens" I gotta live by that more

[@thuthusanoo6490]

my art teacher never taught me this, thanxx for the tutorial Scrooge!!

[@mysticarts8787]

Thu Thu San Oo so true my teacher never taught me this

[@prasthuthijeevani1827]

Thu Thu San Oo P

[@misssecret6267]

Thu Thu San Oo same

[@fanlovergenius1593]

Thanks

[@giancarlosrosales6728]

You should allready know art teachers don't teach you anything different after 6th grade boi. I graduated and my art teacher that year was still talking about type of lines and methods of shading.

[@SandyGaskettArt]

Loved the lesson, I've started using oil crayons for some diversity, but mainly I love the vibrancy! Thanks for the rule of 3s info I've never heard that before! 💙 💓 💚

[@annehenderson9207]

Excellent tutorial. You made some really good suggestions and that demo piece was beautiful. I've noted some of your tips, as just starting out in oil pastels. Thank-you!

[@AstroMan85]

Thank you for this. I've dabbled in oil pastels a bit over the years but the only technique I knew was what you said not to do, coloring in one layer like a crayon and blending it. I always thought it looked terrible. This tutorial gives me an idea of what I need to do now. Thanks again

[@Laura-vc7er]

Lol this guy is so freaking funny. So blunt. Love it.

[@rebeccafitzsimons4089]

Thank you for this great help! Found boxes of oil pastels in my art collection this morning and am ready to try them out! You have helped a lot!

[@mary-chrishines9391]

Great tutorial! I am very happy I found it. I had no idea how to paint with oil pastels. I got a box of 24 colors at Goodwill for $2.49. Now to make the most of that deal! :)

[@m.s.6586]

Thank you! I recently bought some oil pastel, super basic for kids, as I want to start painting and drawing for fun and not just for my profession. This has been a super helpful for an oil pastel beginner like me!

[@karenvillarosa9261]

I never knew these techniques with oil pastel. I learned to use it the hard way - trial and error. Used this medium once in coloring cartoon characters.

[@melissamaderos9231]

Thank you... I am a watercolor artist and omg now I am going to give these a try and feel good about it... ;) Great video for anyone who isn't sure how to use these oil pastels...

[@Chericherry4]

I bought my first set of oil pastels today. Can't wait to get started. I'm only used to using acrylic paints. Thank you for the tips.

[@airidoesarts]

Actually ive been an artist for a long time and needed to learn hoe to use oil pastels and this is very helpful thank u so much

[@littlenightdream]

Lovely introduction to oil pastels - thank you - rule of three - it's going to be fun to try!

[@alexaserrato7007]

This is so good thank you for helping me I had no clue how to use oil pastels and I was coloring them like a crayon😂

[@eltelhopper9057]

Useful tutorial - and that's not always the case.

[@lauraalvarado9764]

Thank you, just ordered oil pastels, im scared lol.

[@scroogetheprofit2455]

Don't be frightened!! You got this

[@rachelhartjes313]

This has actually really helped me! I'm new to pastels. So thank you!

[@scroogetheprofit2455]

Thats so great to hear! Good luck to you and remember the first ones you do probably aren't going to be the best ones you do... Just keep making more and more and they will get better and better

[@anjupakanju3950]

Thank you for this video, in my school here in germany, since elementary school we were told to use oil pastels but they never told us how to actually use them!! So thanks again for this video !!

[@riordan311]

This is great video. I have been using this technique with prisma colored pencils for a while. And I couldn't transfer it over to oil pastels, but I understand it now, with your method of shading. Thanks for the tip on contrasting. Keep up the great videos!

[@bettyohara1487]

Blobby dabby dashi method... Is the best technique name I've ever heard on this journey of art and learning! ☺

[@christierella]

I'm happy this popped up in my feed! Great advice!

[@oliferous]

Dude, thank you. This video actually helped me understand how to use these pastels! I tried using a shit quality oil pastel set a year or so ago and gave up because I was using them like crayons! But how you explained it clicked with me so again I say thank you!🤘

[@mollievendetti8974]

Thank you so much for your help. I received some oil pastels for Christmas. I was intimidated with them,and, would have colored like a crayon. Your rule of 3s gave me forage to try😉

[@thesecondcoming4725]

This video was so useful! I have to use oil pastels for my school project and I haven't had any experience with the medium. This really saved me, new subscriber for you!

[@maefrost4197]

this was awesome and inspiring thank you!

[@SusanSuesue]

Cheers Patrick ...loved the quote about black being the death of colour ...

[@anthonyalvarado7230]

Can't help but feel proud for having developed the rule of 3s by experience prior to this 😋

[@majogonza]

THANKS FOR SHARING! I also really enjoyed the way you talk, straight to the point! Keep it up! Great video!

[@sofia01ok]

Thank you for a great video. I've been using pastels but wanted to try oil pastels and your tips are very helpful.

[@crohnscroonerandcats8072]

The zen oil pastel project...that was hot...I like this Rule of 3's and extreme contrast stuff. Thanks for a tutorial!

[@DD-d6d3]

Great video. I'd love to see more.

[@sagorikaroy3505]

I didn't knew this and this looks awesome!

[@ArtOnlineTutorials]

very useful, I love oil pastels, thanks for sharing!

[@DrIsida]

OMG THANK YOU!! I’ve mostly been using colour pencils so I used mine like crayons and wondered why the results always looked bad but now I can see what I did wrong. Thank you!!!

[@jdorosco1857]

That's fascinating! Thanks for sharing :-)

[@LynnePriceStudio]

That was lots of fun. Thank you! I would have thought an oil-based minwax would be best, so the water-based surprised me.

[@artdhananjay]

Wonderful blending!

[@eileenmoore7725]

Never until now that I learned about oil pastels. TFS.

[@mehek3897]

At first, I was a little skeptical at the techniques shown. But right now, I am trying it, and it REALLY WORKS! Thanks so much!

[@scroogetheprofit2455]

Mehek Niwas Awesome to hear!

[@leviackerman_thegodoftitan3155]

I really love this video~ and all of your pieces look fantastic in my opinion! Thanks for this video!

[@damecupcake]

Brilliant! Great information. Thank you!

[@donnadiesburg7451]

I love it! Thanks. I didn't realize layering is the answer.

[@joanncrosby]

So happy to see this I had no idea to dab. Thanks!

[@hughtempleton8640]

Absolutely brilliant video. ❤️

[@goblin3143]

This video is so helpful, thanks for being upfront

[@chrisjustinebaculot222]

This tutorial is so amazing

[@lesleymarshall8100]

Awesome demonstration!! Thanks for much for the info!

[@rainboow567]

I certainly enjoyed watching this video. Thank you Patrick ❤️

[@LoveoftheDarkFiberArts]

This is extremely helpful, thank you!

[@roserevision6112]

Wow this video was really helpful. I'm doing gcse art and I've always struggled this has really improved my artwork.

[@madisonh.9944]

Thank you! I'm learning how to use them with my teacher but this taught me a lot

[@jillkent6134]

This has given me a fantastic idea for trying to do a Monet type picture 😊I love the impressionistic look

[@furryfromfinley3602]

THANKYOU SO MUCH i now know how to use the bane of my art stash.

[@briedah7278]

Love your attitude, man! Who cares, right? You tell it like it is, explain the do’s & don’t’s without preaching! It is a pity some folks are not born artists but at least you are helping them learn about the basics! Enjoyed your video!

[@ffffflo]

Thank you so much ! That's really entertaining, original and relaxing ! I really like how you talk about experiment and that we should do what we want

[@scroogetheprofit2455]

Thank you so much! Best of luck to you in your oil pastel endeavors

[@TheAdelaide9]

Really handy I never really knew how to use them thank u :))

[@donaldbennett3773]

Message. That was excellent nice pictures. Excellent presentation. Working on one myself using black and green using my finger and a little walnut oil with my oil pastels. Thank you. Sending love to all from Michigan USA

[@DustinSavage28]

thanks for this! I'll have to keep this in mind in my art classes

[@taniabertrand1066]

Omg you save the day! I'm trying this now. Thanks!

[@arianasolesso9573]

Muito bom! Obrigada por compartilhar!

[@desiraefernandez977]

So beautiful!

[@hisbabydoll8315]

beautiful colors! thanks for the tips :)

[@emmanuelchidiume3106]

I love your tutorials

[@juststartingover2735]

Thank you for excellent strategy to laying down the colors without “coloring” in the space.

[@everlyw7892]

2:10 so something interesting about this is that using complementary colors together in this way is really good for shading. Using black oil pastel for shading really isn't a good idea in most cases, and pieces look a lot more dynamic when you do that.

[@willson72]

this is awesome! I never knew how to use oil pastels correctly. 😊

[@TerrieJohnson731]

I just got the crappiest set of oil pastels from Walmart until I get my 50 Cray-Pas on the 2nd for my birthday. I want to do loose art for awhile, and yes muddiness is my first yukky issue. Thanks for this video. I do understand color theory, but it can easily get lost in practice. so---I wiill look to see if you are primarily an oil pastel artist with more vids. Thanks!

[@gaybae331]

"Let's face it, who really cares" 😂

[@emmalegrand7074]

make me laugh too hard

[@26Tacy]

:-/

[@gaybae331]

Tacy Cloninger lol relax I was quoting him.. made me chuckle.

[@mins_artnlife]

It made me laugh and smile too :)

[@tejashree6307]

drawing in cryanese

[@krazywally5685]

Fantastic tutorial, thank you 👍

[@bellar5824]

Thank you for the helpful video!

[@tubeyou126226]

great video, very informative - good to know about the water-based polycrylic!

[@jundavecabang7913]

wow thank you, I know now how to blend different colors of pastels...

[@7msjster]

just bought a box of Pentel oil pastels at the local thrift store for 2.99! the set was brand new!

[@mctorres2679]

Thank you for this simple to understand video.

[@matildamarie9430]

I really needed this! I had no idea you weren’t supposed to use it like a color crayon.