Oil Pastel Tricks & Tips! Let's Paint Lemons & Learn!

[@WimVeen]

Really nice to see the build up of this great image. I like your clear explanation of the materials, all without nonsense. Keep up the great work.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks, will do!

[@jlb0271]

I just bought oil pastels and followed along with your tutorial. All your tips about blending and using contrasting colors were just enough to help make my first pair a success! Can’t wait to keep going with this medium!

[@laurenagnes8435]

This was awesome and your tips were great! You sold me on mixed media! I’ll stop being such an oil pastel purist and stop fighting to get skinny tree branches in the distance with a thick oil pastel. I loved the hints about throwing in opposite shades to make a color richer, too. It really does work.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you!

[@firechick561]

Yes! As always, you pack your tutorials with advice about composition, media color/theory & the best way to save money while still getting the desired results. ( Your "frugal crafter" title still holds, LOL!!)

[@mjpete27]

I have seen Marla Baggetta and Alain Picard carve out trees with “sky holes” in soft pastels, I believe that you can do the same thing with oil pastels! So those twiggy details are not an impossible feature with these mediums!

[@kathrynharrison6135]

This picture came out really nice, I especially like the lemon "stained glass" slice

[@ChristinaTodd1970]

I like the term "visually stimulating." One day I'll be able to paint loose and impressionistic but today I'm still a bit too tight. That's okay though, it's part of my artistic journey.

[@maritafrazer5839]

It's hard for me to be loose too but I needed to try to break away from the crazy detailed things I've painted in the past. This one took me 2 days and I'm reasonably happy with it. Good Luck on your journey.

[@swimgoddess-r1u]

I think the best thing is don't fuss. I found my best work is moving fast just letting go. When I don't care an start out as just practice I end up doing my best work.

[@ArtBrain]

All of the lemons are quite pretty, but the center one really glows. Gorgeous!

[@crystalgillis9296]

Lindsey, I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your art tutorials. Thank you so much for sharing them. You. You're a great teacher. 😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You are so welcome!

[@flychk1229]

Always in awe of your abilities, knowledge, skill and the way you SEE. Not to mention your willingness to share all that with us. I always learn from you. This is beautiful and thanks for sharing!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Aww, thank you:)

[@annangel4828]

Such an awesome result! I loved your message about using whatever one has to achieve the best outcome. So freeing! Thanks, Lindsay.

[@user-wk1mw9nj3i76]

Please continue with more oil pastel videos! I enjoyed this a lot, and I have the Paul Rubens pastels that were on super discount on Prime Day, so I’m happy for the inspiration. Thank you for all the artistry and teaching, Lindsay! Your lemons perfectly glow with translucence- maybe have a video about how to achieve that in watercolor, colored pencils and oil pastel media?

[@melaniedickson5713]

Beautiful! Thanks for all the tips, you are always great about giving them. I've struggled with oil pastels in the past and given up trying to use them but you've given me inspiration to try again--thanks Lindsay!

[@kimberlywalker1015]

LEMONS.....reminds me of the long, glorious days of summer....and, the short season it truly is. Your beautiful mixed media picture also brings to mind organic lemon juice in water....SO HEALTHY...the pretty lemon wreath that I never bought....and the positive quality of sunshine.😃🍋😃

[@dianbeganovic]

love ur wording, the way u explained everything and spoke about little tips and stuff - loved it

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@laureldonaldson5487]

Thank you, I learn so much form your videos, both in watching and listening and your focus on saving dollars.

[@annehebert6959]

This was so informative - I had to pause several times to take notes of things you said about using Oil Pastels, coloured pencils, etc. Thank you so much. The lemons are so beautiful....I loved this.

[@leannemitchem8865]

What beautiful painting of something so simple. Wow! It is gorgeous. I want it to hang in my kitchen. Thank you for sharing

[@Roadtaken-fi1cd]

This turned out great! I love the luminosity of the lemon pulp!!! I haven’t tried oil pastel and don’t know if it’s in my future but the mixed media tips and watching you make this beautiful art work was a joy!

[@nalanihamby3710]

It’s so fun! I have both the PR and the mungyo, of the two I favor the mungyo the formula is more consistent than the set of PR I have is. That being said I love love love the colors I have in the PR set and was thrilled to get them at an absolute steal when I bought them. I’ve used paper blending stumps and the rubber tool and I love how little mess there is with the rubber tool over the stumps. I cannot for the life of me get them to blend with my fingers though, lol maybe I’ll try her glove tip as it’s totally possible it is a texture issue, I don’t even touch soft pastels or chalk for that very reason lol.

[@charofheart37]

Thanks for showing and telling us why the use of as many tones as possible and the use of the funny words muggles...Lol It brings the focus of the viewer back as their mind starts to multitask the why's and how's instead of just listening and visualizing! 🤗❤️👍🏾💯

[@susansacco7583]

I love your philosophy with mixing media! Thanks for all the tips. Loved when you added your prisma. I’m looking forward to following along in critique club. Thanks Lindsay!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@debrhodes7021]

The luminosity of those lemons! Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. ❤️

[@cosmicwolffe9757]

beautiful lots of ideas with smudging, i'm using an aqurelle and using it like a water colour...so i might try it your way for a little difference thank you

[@PaintWithPencil]

I've tried oil pastels many times and could never get it to work for me. I even have some Senelier's thinking a better pastel would be the trick. Not sure why I never thought that a mixed media approach might be the way to go. Thanks for the great ideas. Great painting.

[@christinej_h]

This is lovely Lindsay, so skillfull. I'm going to try out some Paul Rubens, thanks for all the tips and advice!

[@MSKCCooke]

I liked this so much I watched it twice! I haven't used oil pastels since High school, but can't imagine any colored pencil would work over them, but somehow you make it work!

[@dh7217]

This was awesome! I have been combing KZbin for oil pastel artists to learn from. This was really good with a lot of tips. Thank you!!

[@lynncooper1781]

"By adding some sweetness to delicious lemons,painting them,shall I say luscious. "-Lynn. 👍❤🙂🥂

[@pk3679]

Thanks for helping me understand how to use oil pastels. Opens up new creativity for me. So great!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Wonderful!

[@melr215]

This work is beautiful Lindsay. I've just bought some oil pastels so it was great to see this tutorial to have a look at what else I can do with them. Would love to see more x

[@ishajac3637]

First time pastel user. I'm checking out different tutorials. Ur tip about using colored pencils is 🔥. I've been getting frustrated with my projects when I can't keep/get sharper lines. I had almost succumbed to believing I was only going to do impressionist art with the pastels. 😆 Thanks!

[@cassiesmith4826]

I absolutely LOVE your videos where you're doing art or crafting. It seriously makes my day better. This is beautiful. I can't get over how this looks like it's light up and glowing. Very informative. Thanks for all you do!

[@valeriegehling4358]

I,yesterday mixed oil pastels, Pitt pastel pencils & polychromos together it gave such joy! And, as you say not all hues are in the Sortiment, fun! Like the painting.Thanks

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Wonderful!

[@HomeLifeWithLove]

This is great! I have Mungyo oil pastels. I would like to do more with them.

[@claritzairosario68]

Beautiful Lindsay!!! I love it! Thanks for all the tip! I love this tool you used for blending! Very useful tool!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You are so welcome!

[@darlenejones9635]

Loved this! I have some oil pastels I haven’t done anything with. Going to break them out and play!

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

Your lemons turned out so lovely. Did your finger hurt blending the oil pastels out on the sanded surface? Do you prefer to use your fingers to blend them or those tools?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Nope, it's not that rough. It's like 400 grit sandpaper. I like fingers for large areas and silicone tools for small.

[@paulcarlachapman628]

Amazing how you went from a rough sketch to that lovely painting! Beautiful work, Lindsay!

[@penniecormier8770]

This is amazing! The lemons are luminous!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@christinahutchison3967]

I always enjoy your tutorials they are very informative yet easy to understand. Thank you for sharing all your talents with us.

[@firdyk]

It turned out so beautiful that it's given me the courage to try my oil pastels again. Thank you for all the valuable tips

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yay!

[@loriminor7253]

You are incredibly talented Lindsay and I love how you teach using all mediums!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@jennburnett1823]

Amazing as always. Never played with oil pastels but looks like it could be fun. Thank you for sharing!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It is!

[@deniseflowerday6612]

Go ahead, buy the full set of Sennelier......you deserve it!!

[@francinebrown1944]

Loved your tutorial! Great introduction for me with oil pastels and great mixed media tips. You're an inspiration Lindsay!

[@jennifermceachern7424]

I like exploding colours and using their base colours- so jnstead of using green to shade an area i would use blue over the yellow and when i blend it turns green. Ki d of the same way you use the compliment to make a neutral. ❤ loved watching this! ❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Sounds great!

[@bluewren65]

Lovely. You pack so much info into this video .

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@abcreatewithme5660]

I found the dawn power spray cleans up oil pastel amazingly ! For hands and surfaces !

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks for the tip!

[@janicek9399]

Absolutely gorgeous! I think I need a glass of fresh lemonade! Thanks for all the tips, never thought to use prismacolor pencils with oil pastels. I might just have to try this, thanks for sharing!

[@PlumFiggy]

Thank you so much for this video. I recently bought some paul rubens and have been too intimidated to even use them yet. You make it look so easy, and I just love how yours turned out. I'm definitely going to get mine out and have a play!

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

This turned out amazing Lindsay!! Thank you for posting. 🤩🥰👍🏾

[@AngelroseDesings]

Thanks for sharing. Happy crafting on a budget 💲. Happy everything on a budget💲. See👁 you in the next 🎥 and on the flipside. 👼🌹

[@melissaaldosari8024]

Your oil pastel paintings always inspire me to pull mine out! I think I will grab a sheet of my 400 grit sandpaper from the hardware store and give it a try! For funzees!💜💜💜

[@MariaRevArt]

Really enjoyed this. Love oil pastels.

[@camillanilsson2460]

It looks so easy when you color. And yes, I know it takes a lot of practise. I have a box of oil pastell. Perhaps it's time to start using them.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Give them a try!

[@lynnekeenan9367]

This is simply STUNNING!

[@georgesgentry5835]

The muggle comment cracked me up. I wasnt sure I heard you correctly, LOL. I love this painting Lindsay. The glow and contrast just wonderful. TFS

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you! I often refer to non artists as muggles 😆

[@reginaperkins8255]

So Beautiful they look like they glow.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@cassiescreations9828]

Beautiful, so good! So many great suggestions! Your mixed media artwork is the best!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@rosali_ilovestamping]

Thank you for all the tips and tricks. You’re awesome. 🙏

[@bksnow125]

WOW ! Looks delicious, Yummy. 🍋

[@mjpete27]

I am just so delighted to have subscribed to your channel. You are truly inspirational and so encouraging to your viewers! I have tried to express how to do and show others that just because they spend a lot of money on supplies they are not guaranteed anything! You have a wonderful way about you and I am truly enjoying watching your videos! I am just surprised that you used a sanded paper with oil pastels. I use UArt 400 with soft pastels and I am still searching for the papers I like best for me! Thank you. Please take care, be safe and enjoy the rest of your day!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@impish22]

Love this painting..!!

[@janecrisci2658]

Such a beautiful project! They look so real!

[@sweethomes674]

Excellent explanations 😊Lovely

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you! 😃

[@M3lodyyYT]

LOVE THIS!! ❤

[@elaineacree]

Gorgeous! My husband who is a muggle -) loved it too. Have you tried the Winsor & Newton Studio Collection Colored Pencils? Blick has them for $25 for the full 48 set. W&N says they are lightfast - a rep said they used the Cotman pigments. W&N hasn't published the lightfast ratings though. I have a smaller set - they are very pigmented and go down fairly soft similar to Prisma Colors. Not available as open stock. Might be a good option for those looking for an inexpensive set with good lightfastness.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

No I haven't because I think it's a red flag when a legacy company releases a product in a set and no open stock or specific lightfast info. It tells me they have no intention of supporting the product. I wouldn't mind trying them but it kids of smells like a cash grab to me.

[@elaineacree]

@@thefrugalcrafter I know what you mean about the cheap attempt to offer low quality with a major brand name - don't care for that either! But, the new W&N Studio Collection Pencil lines along with the new fineliners are being marketed on the W&N web page as part of the Graphic Arts line. W&N had a gaping hole in their Mixed Media/Graphic Art offerings. The new pencils and fineliners are being marketed side by side with the ProMarkers, drawing inks and charcoal. Looks like the pencils and fineliners are a serious attempt to ramp up their Mixed Media/Graphic Arts game. www.winsornewton.com/na/ W&N is VERY slow to publish lightfast ratings even with new colors in the professional watercolor line. W&N does rigorous lightfast testing, for years apparently -). I totally agree with you that I would STRONGLY prefer that W&N would publish the lightfast ratings on individual pencils. On the Studio Collection Coloured Pencil web page it says "Studio Collection colour pencils have a high lightfast rating based on ASTM testing, which means your work won't fade with time." Sounds very encouraging, but SHOW US THE NUMBERS!!!! www.winsornewton.com/row/graphic-art/pencils/colour-pencils-studio-collection/ Derwent's eyepopping Chromaflow pencils are gorgeous but Derwent's only claim on lightfastness is that they are comparable to other pencils in the same price range. 24 Chromaflow's at $35 or 48 W&N Studio Collection at $25 makes for an interesting price, quality and lightfastness comparison! Chromaflow's are made in the UK while W&N are made in Viet Nam so production costs are very different for these 2 brands.

[@stanky6261973]

Awesome video, Lindsay! Beautiful drawing. I love this! I learn so much from you and that make me excited to create. Tfs.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you!

[@patriciaschoenberg1261]

This is fabulous! Can't wait to try this. Thank you.

[@pokey3010]

This is just so beautiful love it! I will defiantly try this when I get the supplies.. Thank you

[@ms.marvelous7019]

Beautiful 💛🍋 feeling inspired to get out my oil pastels too! Thanks Lindsay

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Awesome!

[@susanfisher9751]

TY for posting this...your dialogue always gives such a wealth of information and tips. How about an oil pastel / mixed media class??

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I'll add it to the list!

[@colleensmith3374]

Wow! Thank u.. can’t wait to try

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Have fun!

[@kfcphtb21]

Beautiful Lindsay!

[@jillkent6134]

Here in the Uk Fabre Castell pencils and oil pastels are light fast and definitely middle range quality at low end cost.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Good to know!

[@lookupdownAni]

That looks great, Lindsay! Thank you!

[@petrajimenez7323]

Beautifully done . Thank you !

[@ΡανιαΚουρουμαλου]

Thank you very much, you are a great painter. I am a beginner but i love it. What kind of pencils are used with oil pastel? Are they special pencils? Thanks a lot!!!!!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Prismacolor

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

These are beautiful. I haven't tried oil pastels only because I'm afraid it will be another supply I collect. It's bad enough with my watercolors lol. This was awesome to watch though!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@Linda-qq5mg]

I learned a lot of tips from watching this wonderful video! The painting is so realistic! I wonder how many peoples lips puckered!😄

[@swimgoddess-r1u]

I was cleaning out my barn an found some oil pastels. Never tried before. Can you use regular chalk pastels on top of oil pastels for highlight? I really enjoyed your lemons. I can tell you understand so much color theory. New viewer Karel here.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I don't think they will stick.

[@susancampbell5247]

This is gorgeous! I just can’t seem to get the hang of oil pastels.

[@CarolReidCA]

Beautiful lemons!

[@brendarudman8806]

I never knew you can use colour pencils with pastels Good idea for finer detail

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@PaintingByYasantha]

Beautiful painting

[@artsykristy]

I love this! Your still life art is always so beautiful! I picked up the Paul Rubens set with paper, extra white pastels, and a palette knife for like $20 on prime day?!?!? They often have nice bundles on sale!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Wow! That's a steal! What's the paper like?

[@artsykristy]

@@thefrugalcrafter it’s like a smooth card stock. But definitely useful for playing and blending - I did end up buying some pastel paper to use with them! But it was still a great deal and I can use the paper for stamping if nothing else!

[@motorcyclegirl1019]

Beautiful work as always

[@olderendirt]

Very pretty. Do oil pastels stay as vibrant on a black paper? Thanks for all you do.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

They should if you use light and opaque colors

[@olderendirt]

@@thefrugalcrafter Thank you.

[@paulinearnold1801]

Fantastic!!! Thank you.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You're very welcome!

[@loke-art7383]

Amanzing as always ❤️

[@Shelleyweaver84]

You have some lovely lemons 🍋🤣

[@DieterPrivate]

Hi Lindsay. What do you think of the Caran DAche neopastel? I love the Neocolor I, and currently trying out oil pastel like the ones from Faber Castel.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I've never tried those

[@rareheartart]

Hi, I just subscribed! Very great in-depth Convo on technique! I can’t find the link for silicone tipped tools that you mentioned- please advise if possible. Thank you.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

amzn.to/4awM20o

[@rareheartart]

@@thefrugalcrafter thank you for the fast response! I look forward to more great things from you.

[@ktmtgal]

Do you spray with fixative when you’re done? If so, how and which one do you choose?? Thanks!!! Just received a big set of oil pastels and I want to try!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I don't

[@berolinastrassmann]

Hi! Sennelier has a fixative designed especially for oil pastels, look it up as "d'Artigny" Once applied, it is dry to the touch, which oil pastels never are otherwise. I keep my oil pastels painting covered with a sheet of wax paper in a drawer, if I am not hanging it up on a wall. This stops the smudging and keeps the painting in good shape.

[@cynthia2432]

Gorgeous! Can't wait to try it :)

[@Skirkly]

Amazing! Loved it.

[@digupstuff]

AMAZING ARTIST!!! I love you so much! 🤟💋♥️🥀🦋

[@vectra2k1]

That's so beautiful 😍. Do the faber castell gelatos work similarly?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yes

[@vectra2k1]

Thank you 😊

[@soljapao]

WOW👏beautiful.

[@silkeschumann7261]

I like to spray a layer of gesso onto my paper. It makes blending a lot easier. I got my hand on Ghiant transparent gesso in a spray can, so I can preserve the color of the paper. The spray can in the absence of an air gun helps me to quickly apply an even coat without the need for sanding. Using fewer layers helps to preserve the structure of the paper, adding more grip but the oil and wax on the surface instead of seeping into the paper, thereby forming a stronger bond. With the wax and oils staying on the surface it lowers the resistance hence the pigments glide on the surface much easier. At least that's my theory. 😀

[@crystaleldridge3988]

What was the pencil sharpener you used early on?

[@teresahoare3604]

This was very helpful, thank you! :)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You're so welcome!