Can you use OIL pastels AND acrylics? Ep 3: Oil Pastels for MIXED MEDIA BEGINNERS Series!!

I'm going down a rabbit hole of Oil Pastels in my latest series for Mixed Media beginner artists (and really anyone interested in learning how to use oil pastels!). As mixed media artists, we tend to HOARD our art supplies, but it really matters HOW we use them, actually! Cuz if we don't we risk ruining our sacred projects.
In today's video, I'm exploring how to use oil pastels with acrylics. Do you REALLY need gesso in there? Or can you just go for it. Watch and find out!
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[@KarenCampbellArtist]

🌭Want my 32 page Hot Dog (mixed media layering packet?), just ask for it in the comment section below and I'll drop you a link! 👍If you missed Episode 1 and 2 of the Oil Pastel for Beginner Series, catch them here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZzaYoGda9V0l9k 🤷‍♀ Have you tried Oil over OTHER mediums?? What's YOUR favorite? 👭 Share this video with a friend. Art is ALWAYS better with friends!

[@donnag1437]

Oil pastels will never dry. There are some artwork that is over 100 years old and can still be reworked. I have several paintings that I had done decades ago that I reworked. Just a thought. I'll be using this video as what one might do in mixed media. (BTW- I teach oil pastel techniques, but never gave it a thought to using for mixed media. Thanks)

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

So glad you found it helpful!!!

[@sheilagilleland4312]

Oh my gosh surly everyone has the hamburger and hotdog system by now. You give it away “free” almost every time you do a video! I love your videos and you give away so many “freebies”. Just follow along and guess what. Before long you’ll have a lot of knowledge and a “free” education on mix media! We can all master this beautiful art. You’re by far the best teacher out there. I can’t wait to see what else you have to educate us with. Did I mention all the “Freebies “! 🙌🏻💥❤️

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you Sheila for your support! I love providing Freebies when I can! If you are looking to deepen your education, check out my art school and art books! Head to www.awesomeartschool.com :)

[@charleneevans3587]

Yes, I would love to have your 32 Page Hot Dog Mixed media layering packet. I love watching you paint and I am trying to learn.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Absolutely! create.awesomeartschool.com/mixed-media-hot-dogs You should definitely check out my other videos on this channel! Lots of painting videos! I also have an online art school where I teach mixed media, drawing, and magical art! Check it out! www.awesomeartschool.com

[@sharonboone2172]

I like the smooth substrate surface better than a more toothy one. I haven't tried them with acrylics yet, but I will soon! I can't wait to try this lady! She's so awesome!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you! Let me know how yours turns out!

[@analiaf.j.6131]

I usually paint in oil pastels. Recently I decorated the cover of my watercolor sketchbook, and then y covered the whole painting with Liquitex satin varnish, it worked great, it hardened and Im able to use the sketchbook without worring that the oil pastel painting will come off .

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

That's a great idea! How awesome! Thank you for sharing!

[@judyhoomalamalama]

Wow, I have alot to learn . Today my husband gave me oil pastels. I gave them a try on water colour paper by themselves. I like them but really know how to use them properly. thank u for this. It is helpful

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

How fun! Enjoy the process! I am so glad you are loving this series! One more video on this coming on the 27th!

[@cherylclaviter6398]

Loved the video and yet another way to use the oil pastels. Thank you so much💕💕

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@rosierussell8591]

Hi Karen, great video! I'd like this new PDF you are offering. Thank you! Enjoy this holiday season, ~Rosie

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Of course! Here is the link to the pdf! Enjoy! Happy Holidays! create.awesomeartschool.com/mixed-media-hot-dogs

[@rosierussell8591]

@@KarenCampbellArtist Thank you! 💗

[@PlayfullyPainting]

Your girl is fabulous. Love her... The only fixative for oil pastels that I have found is Sennelier D'Artigny Oil Pastel Fixative, which as the name suggests is designed specifically to fix oil pastels. And as you suggest pastels last layer of pigment for sure. Love your hamburger system printout. Thankyou. Im learning so much from watching you @karencampbell with experimenting with the oil pastels right along with you and im learning alot and love the idea of oil pastels over acrylic because I don't like white paper tooth showing through either. Ive used watercolor and gouache underneath in mixed media under the oil pastels but never tried over acrylic, thats so cool and Im trying it today. Sounds fun. I like the Paul Reubens oil pastels are super soft creamy and easy blend and use light handed, they feel a wee bit sticky but they stick put to the smooth surface I've noticed better. I love the Paul Reubens white especially but thats just me. Im going to try your suggested brand next from last video. Im loving the oil pastels but my main challenge is Im trying to draw details over them with the oil pastels on top of oil pastels and thats when I get muddy and its really hard to do so I've got to practice using them more loosely like you did her. Your girl is awesome.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I really appreciate it! I totally get the challenges! I am experiencing them in real time! Fun to learn! You've got this!

[@ChantelleArts]

I am loving this series, its soooooo good ❤❤❤❤

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Love to hear that! Thank you!!!

[@darleneelizabethanna]

I love your video karen.. Thanks so much for sharing.❤

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks for watching!

[@marieandersson2953]

Have always heard a big NO using oils and acrylics - love that you shared your "tryout" with a great result! Have to test it soon and would love to have the link for the hot dog (like it - no calories...).

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Enjoy it!! Thanks for watching!

[@dr.valoriemoore1159]

Karen you are the definition of Awesome 🎉

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Oh thank you 😊 right back at ya!

[@pburke78]

so helpful, and yes, I'd love the link! thanks!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Yay! Glad it helped! Here is the link to the pdf! Enjoy! create.awesomeartschool.com/mixed-media-hot-dogs

[@demetduzgit5496]

Love it ❤thanks 🐾🌹

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks for watching!

[@JEHomestead]

Omg! I’m loving this series! I already have the Mungyo oil pastels but haven’t used them yet! Can I please have the HotDog system link? Thank you Karen for being such a generous Awesome art teacher!!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Absolutely! Thank you for watching!!! Here is the link to the pdf! Enjoy! create.awesomeartschool.com/mixed-media-hot-dogs

[@tomaszjawskistudio]

Im using a medium for oil painting for blending - it works amazing

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Yes same!! Thanks! I've been messing around with Gambsol and Linseed oil (cuz that's what I had from my oil painting class) and they both work so that's great and makes it all so much easier. Thanks for commenting!

[@JeanetteSalibArtist]

that was so fun to watch you experiment! btw the polychromos and the oil pastels are a wonderful combo!!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you!

[@melissapersing9606]

I would like your 32 page Hot Dog packet please! Thanks for sharing this great resource. I’m excited to use it to explore the correlated KZbin videos and see this method applied. Thanks again!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

You got it! Here is the link to the pdf! Hope you enjoy this series! create.awesomeartschool.com/mixed-media-hot-dogs

[@lolly46773]

Hello from Michigan! I would really appreciate your PDF and have a happy holiday 😊 thank you!!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Absolutely! Here is the link to the pdf! Enjoy! create.awesomeartschool.com/mixed-media-hot-dogs

[@christinelong1465]

Yes, I would love to have your hot dog pdf... please and thank you!! Love watching all your videos! You make it all look so easy and fun!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you! It is so much fun for me to share! Here is the link to the pdf! Enjoy! create.awesomeartschool.com/mixed-media-hot-dogs

[@K.ART_vlog]

so nice ❤😍

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks 😊

[@WendyColeArt]

I did my fox which I decided to make a white cat instead because I felt the fix was just too hard for me to start off with, on brown Bee paper and it was actually okay.This looks really fun to try on a slicker surface. Your girl is beautiful!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

I saw him with the cute snowflakes!! I always support following your heart and making these projects your own! Thank you for watching!

[@lilianahurst6763]

Wow that is awesome, I have oil pastels , but never use them, I have oil paintings and I dried them with special gang. Your video show how we can do your burger, is just so good to be able to mix our products, I learning so much from you Jaren and you are so enthusiastic that encourage us to follow you, is always so good feeling doing a class with you. Thank you so much for this video, l8ve it ❤

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

You are so welcome Liliana!!! So happy I could help!

[@cape33town]

Not sure where to ask for your Free Hot Dog cheatsheet! I love working with oil pastels, so this lesson about the use or not of clear gesso, Thank you!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Right here is just perfect! Here is the link to the pdf! Hope it helps! create.awesomeartschool.com/mixed-media-hot-dogs

[@veystone2580]

I agree with you 💯%. I use oil pastels on daily basis and NO WAY I WOULD USE TEXTURED PAPER. I even use construction paper sometimes. 😅

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Right!? Everyone is screaming Tooth! But my gut is screaming otherwise 😂

[@donnag1437]

I use oil pastels on just about anything, up to and including Uart, which is sanded paper at 400 to 800 grit. The finished piece looks like an oil painting. It does take a whole lot of layers though. I am so happy to find others that use oil pastels. Thanks.

[@kristimiera1070]

Hi Karen! I hope you're having a wonderful Christmas! It's my favorite time of year! Yes, I want the 32 page PDF. I get so excited about art when I'm looking at your videos and your PDFs and I just have so many ideas! I love your art, I love your videos, I've asked for your books for Christmas! Have a wonderful holiday season, be safe, God bless you!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Hi! Here is the link to the pdf! Thanks so much for watching! Love your excitement! create.awesomeartschool.com/mixed-media-hot-dogs

[@DOF-bl7cv]

Thank you for the hamburger helper! :) - Can I please get the hot dog as well?

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Absolutely! Here is the link to the pdf! create.awesomeartschool.com/mixed-media-hot-dogs

[@tomaszjawskistudio]

Yes for soft pastels you need paper with texture but not for oil pastels , sometimes Im using oil pastels in my sketchbook, and medium for oil painting on the top for blending and in 7 days it is almost dry out

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

yeah I'm getting that now. But still people are insisting I need to? But I agree with you, I don't!

[@Lorenseverevolvingjourney]

Hey Karen! Love this new series of experimentation! Id really love a copy of your PDF please

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Hi Loren! Thank you so much! I am so glad to hear it has been helpful! Here is a link to the pdf. Enjoy! create.awesomeartschool.com/mixed-media-hot-dogs/

[@donnag1437]

Also, you can use oil pastels on just about any surface. If it stays on the surface, go for it. (The only surface I've had difficulty with is metal, but we did it. Glass-not so much. So just about anything goes.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

I'm so happy to hear that!! Cuz I'm not loving the tooth experience what's so ever!!

[@jonatanduende8005]

Thanks for your video. And....first oil pastel and after acrylic??

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Yes, that’s correct! 😀

[@almavandendries1556]

Hi, I would love your hotdog mixed media layering packet. Thank you.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Hi! Of course! Here is the link to the pdf. Enjoy!! create.awesomeartschool.com/mixed-media-hot-dogs

[@madgrammy697]

She’s gorgeous, Karen! I just end up in a complete mess using oil pastels! Any tips? 😂

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Definitely check out last week's video! It is in real time as I work on another project (a cute winter fox). That should help with getting started! Here is the hot dog pdf link as well! create.awesomeartschool.com/mixed-media-hot-dogs/

[@madgrammy697]

Thank you! 😊

[@t.s_s.8132]

Hello Karen, can I have the Hot Dog link? I love the oil painting look, but I have never been brave enough to try them out. Also can this (Hot Dog layering) be done on paper, or just canvas?

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

So Hot Dog is just my friendly term for any mixed media project that’s 4 or fewer layers. Those layers can be any number of supplies! And the PDF I’m giving away have over 20 different examples! So fun! So to answer your paper question, totally just depends on the hot dog. The substrates are also listed in the PDF for each one tho! So makes it easy to follow ❤️

[@t.s_s.8132]

Thank You, @@KarenCampbellArtist

[@juanitadutoit4311]

Hi can I have the pdf please. Super fun getting into mixed media painting

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Absolutely! Here is the link to the pdf! create.awesomeartschool.com/mixed-media-hot-dogs

[@Ashleeta777]

What did you rub on your hands?

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Gloves in a Bottle! You can read more about them on the Blog (links too) www.karencampbellartist.com/blog/do-oil-pastels-acrylics-work-well-together-for-mixed-media-art-projects

[@cathymullen6717]

Hi Karen I love your winter fox can you send me the 32page Hot Dog layers, please. Thank you in advance. Love your all your projects I’m watching from Cork, Ireland p.s. you fairies are brilliant

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Absolutely, Cathy! Here is the link to the pdf! Enjoy! create.awesomeartschool.com/mixed-media-hot-dogs/

[@ValleyMermaid]

So, on the bottom layer of her face, is that just white acrylic or white gesso?

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Gesso! Sorry, I am just seeing this Valerie! 😘

[@ValleyMermaid]

@@KarenCampbellArtist ! Thank you!!!

[@ValleyMermaid]

LOL! Yes! I can hear your husband!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

HAHA!

[@tinacovey4420]

I would love to have the 32 page PDF file!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Of course! Here is the link to the pdf! Enjoy! create.awesomeartschool.com/mixed-media-hot-dogs

[@kathyfitzgerald9951]

Could I have the pdf please

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Of course! Here is the link to the pdf! Enjoy! create.awesomeartschool.com/mixed-media-hot-dogs

[@dianeleach7075]

May I have the hot dog PDF.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Of course! Here is the link to the pdf! Enjoy! create.awesomeartschool.com/mixed-media-hot-dogs

[@redlulu1]

May I get your 32 pg pdf please

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Absolutely! Here is the link. Enjoy! create.awesomeartschool.com/mixed-media-hot-dogs

[@ibelieveinjesusss]

I'd appreciate your hot dog, thank you

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Of course! Thanks for asking! Here is the link to the pdf. Enjoy! create.awesomeartschool.com/mixed-media-hot-dogs

[@user-gs8xd8bw4i]

I'd like the 32 page pdf please

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Absolutely! Here is the link to the pdf! Enjoy! create.awesomeartschool.com/mixed-media-hot-dogs/

[@dyannwynn7021]

Hello

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Hi!

[@veystone2580]

Hey Karen, can I get the Hot Dog PDF? 😊

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Absolutely! Here is the link to the pdf! create.awesomeartschool.com/mixed-media-hot-dogs

[@veystone2580]

@@KarenCampbellArtist Thank you! 🥰

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

You are so welcome!

[@Ameylynn]

I bet you, you could use panpastels over the oil pastels… It would probably stick…

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Oh Lordy!! I don’t know about that one! Would be transferring all that stick back to the pans? And for the cost! Yikes! I don’t know if I could do it!!! You try it and let me know 😂😂