Oil Pastel Masterpieces in 4 Easy Steps: 50 Beginner-Friendly Projects Anyone Can Do

by Anna Koliadych

Overview

Breathtaking, Vibrant, Simple—Your Must-Have Guide to Everything Oil Pastels

Master the art of creating stunning oil pastel drawings under the guidance of Anna Koliadych, the creator of DearAnnArt and the bestselling author of 15-Minute Watercolor Masterpieces. Let her walk you through 50 gorgeous, four-step projects and teach you all the must-know oil pastel tips and techniques you need to create vivid landscapes, botanicals, cute animals and more.

Revel in dozens of beautiful projects that will spark your creativity. Try your hand at recreating the Aurora Borealis, or draw a breathtaking Magical Lightning landscape. Compose some Autumn Forest Mushrooms, a Blooming Sakura or even a Fluffy Sheep. And with only four steps, every project is assured to be a breeze. Each step is also accompanied by a photo, so you can effortlessly follow along! Anna’s experience as an art educator makes it easy for beginners to jump right in, and her expertise guarantees that even pros will find something new to learn.

With straightforward, no-fluff directions and dozens of projects to inspire you, you’ll work your way from novice to master in a matter of pages.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781645675105
Publisher:	Page Street Publishing
Publication date:	07/05/2022
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	423,452
Product dimensions:	8.90(w) x 7.60(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Anna Koliadych is an artist and illustrator and the author of 15-Minute Watercolor Masterpieces and Gouache in 4 Easy Steps. She’s also the creator of the blog DearAnnArt, where she teaches beginners painting courses using various mediums. Anna currently lives with her husband and son in Tallinn, Estonia.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Oil Pastel Techniques and Specifics 7

What Is Oil Pastel? 7

Oil Pastel Techniques 8

Blurring 8

Blending 9

Overlaying 9

Gradation 9

Color Mixing 10

Scratching 10

How to Draw with Oil Pastels and Stroke Types 11

Colors of Oil Pastel 12

Spectacular Landscapes 15

Aurora Borealis 16

Fluffy Clouds 19

Birds by Moonlight 22

Sunset on a Tropical Beach 25

Clouds at Sunset 28

Autumnal Cabin 31

Spring Meadow 34

Morning in the Mountains 37

Magical Lightning 41

Lush Botanicals 45

Autumn Forest Mushrooms 46

Cotton Flower Branch 49

Mimosa Blossoms 52

Summer Lavender 55

Wildflower Bouquet 58

Cute Cactus 61

Holly Branch 64

Elegant Tulips 68

Vibrant Cosmos 71

Autumn Wreath 74

Beautiful Green Palm Leaf 77

Exotic Protea Flower 81

Yummy Foods, Veggies and More 85

Aromatic Cup of Coffee 86

Glass of Lemonade 89

Ripe Autumn Pear 92

Fresh Coconut 95

Perfect Tomato 98

Raspberry Cheesecake 101

Skillet Breakfast 104

Pistachio Ice Cream Cone 107

Heart-Shaped Loilipop 110

Homemade Sandwich 113

Adorable Animals 117

Little Garden Bird 118

Cute Panda Bear 121

Fluffy Sheep 124

Adorable Whale 127

Graceful White-Tailed Deer 130

Colorful Fish 133

Stunning Peacock Butterfly 136

Ladybug 140

Emperor Penguin 143

Cute Patterns 147

Wild Healing Flowers 148

Autumn Leaves 151

Garden Flowers 154

Serene, Abstract Waves 157

Winter Botanicals 160

Moon and Stars 163

Fun Rainbows 167

Mixed-Medium Projects 171

Blooming Sakura (watercolor & oil pastel) 172

Dancing Jellyfish (gouache & oil pastel) 175

Milky Way (gouache, watercolor & oil pastel) 178

Supplies 181

Oil Pastel 181

Paper 181

Tools for Blending 182

Additional Materials 182

Other Mediums 183

Inspiration & Daily Sketchbook Practice 184

Inspiration 184

Daily Sketchbook Practice 185

Acknowledgments 186

About the Author 187

Index 188

Editorial Reviews

Anna’s book conveys pure joy and relaxation. With her popular, unique and easy-to-follow teaching style you will be able to draw with oil pastels in no time!” —MONICA SCHICK, founder of Schimoni Art Brushes

“Even those who are using oil pastels for the first time will be able to learn step by step with Anna’s guidance.” —HYUNSEON KU, author of Drawing Flowers: Oil Pastel Coloring Book for Adults

“Only Anna can inspire you to learn a new medium and also teach you how to create magic in four easy steps. The new book is a whole new colorful world, where Anna generously shares her experience of creating beautiful masterpieces with her unconditional love for art.” — NATALIA NAZARIAN, founder of NataNazarian Creative Studio

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