Trying Oil Pastels | Sargent Portrait Study

[@max-romano-santo]

If oil pastels were more thin, they would be the perfect media: for me, the issue is that they are so thick, that you only can make big size works with them.

[@winterillust]

there's pastel pencils for that though but i haven't used it myself lol.

[@max-romano-santo]

Anyway, the soft pastel PENCILS are a versatile tool that could obtain detailes and delicate results, almost hyperrealist. I don't understand why there are so few artists making CREATIVE art with them (and not only portraits of animals and portraits of their owners: is a media that can make you the new Dalí or the new HR Giger).

[@tayete]

What I do is using a thin brush, dripping it in turpentine and get some oil pastel with it directly from the bar (yes, I know, I could do that directly in oil, but I am too lazy to go get the tubes, spread the oil, etc.). That way you can create thin lines, draw with the brush, etc. You may even use a painters' knife, catching directly with its edge from the oil pastel bar the pigment and scrubbing it and creating thin lines as in painting with oils.

[@ilenia111]

You can use colored pencils with oil pastels, and tortillons

[@ji0iv]

I usually use prismacolor pencils with oil pastels to draw details

[@etherealgirl394]

omg I picked the same portrait by Sargent to make a study with oil pastels a few months ago! I was so scared because it was my second oil pastel portrait and the first one looked awful... but I had tons of fun and it ended up looking not so bad. Yours is soooo prettyyyy, it's hard to believe you don't use them on a regular basis, you did a great job! :)

[@breadandbutteraudio]

Each video is somehow even better than the last. I've become a diehard Sargent fan because of you! Google Arts and Culture sent me down a rabbit hole. Thank you for featuring my music ❤

[@emhuesart]

Thank you so much! I also LOVE the Google arts and culture app. Your music is seriously the best out there 🫶

[@loiseilers5058]

Awesome job! Makes me want to do a picture in oil pastels.

[@melocotonki]

They look so lovely! But also difficult to use 😮 I would love to see more videos of you working with them, and maybe a few tips?? 💖

[@tayete]

Thanks for the demo Emily, nice eyes and portrait! You have pushed me to try again my old oil pastels!

[@emhuesart]

Thanks for watching! So glad you enjoyed, I hope you enjoy using oil pastels again :-)

[@RumoHasIt]

I just ordered these yesterday, so I was so excited to see your video pop up!! I love super soft oils for impressionistic landscapes, but ill definitely be trying a few portraits too

[@emhuesart]

No way!! That's perfect timing! ☺️ these would be perfect for impressionist landscapes. I'd love to hear how it goes! 💛

[@lexa5630]

your art is so lovely i don't understand how your channel hasn't blown up yet but trust me, it will

[@emhuesart]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you found my channel 💛

[@DanniTheL]

another amazing video. It seems like you let yourself have fun with this, and it made it fun to watch. I always really appreciate your color choices.

[@emhuesart]

Thank you so much! I really did have fun with this one, it pushed me out of my comfort zone a bit haha ☺️

[@aliciamolloy5948]

Thank you Emily. Beautiful job with Lady Agnew.

[@emhuesart]

Thank you! 🩷

[@prexytheartist]

Those oil pastels look so good in your art style! Lovely master study 💕

[@emhuesart]

Thank you so much 💖😊

[@cindyfromsydney7693]

Fabulous! I’m very tempted by these.

[@emhuesart]

They have been so fun to experiment with, I was very impressed with the consistency ☺️💛 Thanks for watching Cindy!

[@AnnieNoodle]

I loved watching your process for testing these out! I'm hoping to try them next year. I've heard such good things about them. Your Sargeant study was gorgeous!! 😻

[@emhuesart]

Thank you so much! I really enjoyed using these, I hope you get a chance to try them out! ❤️

[@nienkevletter]

Gorgeous result again Emily! I also started using oil pastels since a year or so and love them more and more ✨

[@beedee4427]

I'm just not confident enough to try the oil pastels to do much more than faff about with. I haven't produced a single finished "piece" with them, sticking to my trusty watercolour paints and pencils (Inktense pencils and blocks mainly).Anyhoo, as usual, blown away by your mastering of every medium you choose to try out. Thanks for covering. They're on my Amazon "wish list" now!

[@stephanieyelland5538]

It's beautiful, I used to hate using oil pastels at college but they have developed a lot since then. Your portrait looks like it's been painted with oils not drawn. I like the texture too. It's a great alternative to actually painting.

[@elizathepainter8604]

Beautiful portrait as always. Have to go back and watch your portrait tutorials soon!

[@emhuesart]

Thank you so much Eliza! 💛

[@marenstew]

This was such a lovely video!!! I love watching you do portraits!! 💞 Your study came out so good!! These pastels look so soft and vibrant??? :0

[@VitasArtworks]

thanks for sharing :) Wonderful painting Emily :)

[@emhuesart]

Thank you so much Vita! 😀

[@adarfrida]

love how she turned out! Thanks for sharing your process. :)

[@emhuesart]

Thank you for watching Adar! 💗

[@Penciledbykay]

Great study! I love oil pastels, I’m hoping to try this set in the future

[@emhuesart]

Thank you so much! 💛 It's a really lovely set, so many possibilities!

[@BlakcSheep6342]

Good work

[@vidrovszki]

It turned out so beautiful!!🧁I loved this review. I love that hands can be used to blend the pastels and how buttersoft they are!🧈 I wonder how a finished piece can be protected from further smearing...🤔

[@reflectartist]

Amazing work!

[@fuzzydragons]

that is one of my favorite paintings, its stunning in person. you did a great job with her face😀

[@emhuesart]

Thank you so much 💗 I love that painting too, I bet it's unreal in person!! I've seen a few of his paintings in person, my favourite was "Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose" the one with the lanterns 😍

[@fuzzydragons]

thats another painting that would be great to see in person🥰

[@Carla48435]

ME ENCANTÓ, precioso! haz mas copias maestras famosas por favor. William Waterhouse, Da Vinci,Bourguerau, Pradilla

[@MissAdoptaCat]

This turned out beautiful and you inspired me to crack open the box of oil pastels I bought quite a while ago 👍🏼. Sorry if you mentioned this or were already asked, but what paper did you use?

[@glitterghost834]

she lists her supplies in the description, there’s 2 sketchbooks listed

[@MissAdoptaCat]

@@glitterghost834 Thank you so much for replying and helping me out. I'll check those out.

[@saltandiron3379]

🤩 ❤ Lovely portrait

[@alexiswilliams3233]

Beautiful art

[@catherinekruger8377]

Omg you posted this right when I got my professional oil pastels eeeeeeeeee

[@emhuesart]

Amazing timing!! Have fun with your new pastels! 🥰

[@liliyadudko9959]

fabulous!

[@XxCastlegirl_07xX]

I love your videos and your art style! This makes me want to invest in some oil pastels. I have “soft” pastels but they feel too much like chalk.

[@DAYbreaking_Ideas]

Thanks!

[@emhuesart]

Thank you so much!! 💖

[@sylvain_st_pierre_2019]

wow the study came out really nice. Those pastels are really big for finer details. Never tried pastels. I will try it out with dry pastels first....that what my wife has here.

[@emhuesart]

Thank you so much. I have a video using dry pastels too, it's called "Trying Arrtx Soft Pastels ✍️" I really love the soft, dreamy quality dry pastels produce. Happy art making! 💛

[@nordicpink]

Great job

[@biimartins2]

I have actually just bought a 50 color oil pastel set so this is perfect for me 🎉 also I would really love to see a full video on colored pencil portraits

[@emhuesart]

Ah amazing! 🎉💗 I hope you have fun using your new oil pastels! I'm planning on doing a colored pencil portrait video soon! I just need to finish a few other videos first ☺️

[@kasturiarts]

Very nice video! 👌

[@jenakin_skywalker6275]

beautiful study. I was very interested in oil pastells, these seem too creamy for me. I just get the feeling you have less control and its gonna be much messier than with a harder version. The colors tho are absolutely gorgeous and you managed to create a beautiful artwork

[@MarcoGuadalupi]

I have the same set of pastels, they are wonderful (perhaps even too creamy). Beautiful portrait, congratulations! Do you choose the colors as you paint or before starting?

[@emhuesart]

Aren't they great?! They're definitely on the soft side, but I just love the textured look they give. I always choose colors as I go! :)

[@MarcoGuadalupi]

Unfortunately situation changed. My Rubens pastels have become gummy, I don't understand why. I'm very disappointed. They are new. Especially the greens and ochre shades.It's as if the pigments are not working anymore. I don't understand

[@K.ART_vlog]

so nice

[@aideshellstrom9155]

What type of fixative or varnish do you use? It's a question, thank you for your video and your answer.

[@emhuesart]

The best fixative I've used for oil pastels is the Sennelier one. I do about 3 sprays :)

[@aideshellstrom9155]

​@@emhuesart After applying linseed oil or thinner, will you apply fixative or varnish directly? How long should I wait for the linseed oil to dry before varnishing it? Thank you for sharing.

[@annabellesart3437]

These pastels look lovely! Do you know what the difference is to Paul rubens other line of oil pastels? Except for packaging and shape :D

[@emhuesart]

They say the formula is different and that the Haiya pastels have a much creamier consistency! I haven't tried their other pastels, but I've heard from others that the formula is indeed different 😊 Thank you so much for watching!

[@cp3675]

What oil pastels are used for shadow color?

[@im2smurf4this28]

Nice arting, thx

[@deeman524]

Great artist ✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔

[@marionwigzell7334]

Love your portrait Emily (-: Marion ❤

[@emhuesart]

Thank you so much Marion! ❤️😊

[@miraxterrik]

How you store these portraits? So it wouldn't smudge or get destroyed?

[@emhuesart]

I use a Sennelier oil pastel fixative, 2-3 thin coats. The fixative works way better than I expected, you can actually touch the work and it doesn't transfer! To store them, I use sheets of glassine (kinda like parchment paper) between my drawings in a drawer.

[@miraxterrik]

@@emhuesart thanks so much, I will try that!

[@winterillust]

watching this made me wanna get some oil pastels rn >.< edit: bought them already hahaha

[@_larcinha]

Damn, I promised myself I wouldn’t buy anything else this month, and here I am with 72 oil pastels in my shopping cart 😢

[@max-romano-santo]

I don't understand why they had not invented oil-pastels-pencil, the same there are dry pastel pencils.

[@emhuesart]

That could be really interesting, I'd definitely buy them! The oil pastel part would need to be much harder though, maybe if they were the consistency of a makeup lip pencil? 👀 Thanks for watching! 💖

[@marials9245]

Yes, that would be awesome!

[@margaretspringer9197]

You can put finishing touches on with regular colored pencils, or even a bit of oil paint.

[@alikestoart]

Arent regular coloured pencils just that? They are either wax or oil based, like oil pastels

[@ghieonsambo4606]

what if they made pencils with oil pastels instead of lead

[@emhuesart]

That would be really cool! ✨