Oil stick art

In this workshop, we will explore basic techniques and unleash the power of oil paint sticks as we work from the figure and portrait. Students will discover paint sticks’ versatile, direct, immediate, and expressive potential. There are a wide range of techniques to explore such as drawing, painting, blending, washes, wiping, scraping, and scratching back into and alla prima to name just a few. We will also work on... + CLICK TO READ MORE

Learn how to use oil paint sticks techniques, so you can create stunning pieces that showcase your creativity and skills that are much easier and faster than using oil paints.

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So excited to have some brand new work now available. More lovely blues and greens, cactus and florals with some lovely pink Honka daisies and one special sunflowers painting. Don’t wait to long…. this series was very sought after at the pop up. 💚💓💙 tap the pic or click the link in my bio to get to the new releases. Kx

No. Oil bars? Yes. The second graders were able to get messy again. When I last met with them, we did an oil stick project based on the work of George Anderson. While the project came out cool, the oil sticks were DONE after 10 classes got to use them. This time they got to use your standard student grade oil pastels to create an image inspired by American ex-pat Gordon Hopkins. Gordon creates abstract images that are heavy on oil bar, natural shapes, intense coloring, and pattern usage. I…

I tend to use oil and pigment sticks when I'm starting a painting to get some initial marks down on the paper but they can also be used to work into a painting. The painting does need to be somewhat dry in order to transfer your marks and ensure you are not just moving paint about.

Do you remember the fun and excitement a Fete would bring with fairy floss, apple bobbing and luck dips? They were my favourite times of the year and this cutie reminds me of that big fluffy ball of sugar on a stick. Yum!!!! Just in time for Mother’s Day…. FETE DAY FLOSS Acrylic and oil stick measuring 40 x 40 cm framed in oak $790 Be quick to secure this one @greenhouseinteriors

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