CRAYOLA 524616 Hexagonal Non-Toxic Jumbo Oil Pastel Stick Set Crayon, Assorted Color, 16 Count (Pack of 1)

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Oil pastels stand out with their creamy and smooth texture, making them easy to work with. Its distinct consistency renders seamless and soft strokes without leaving any dirt and dust. These pastels have amazing versatility, allowing you to produce layers of colors and come up with different depths of colors. However, given that these are sold both individually and as a set, you can easily test out a few colors to see if these are right for you. Bottom Line

But if you prime the surface before starting, the results will be completely different. You will see it is smoother to work on and the finished painting will be very alluring. As great as the body of these pastels may be, artists also love the color selection ( color chart available here). With 225 total colors available – it is by far one of the widest selections available on our list. Along with that, the price of this set is already high enough for artists with a limited budget. So, settling for this alone already solved most of our shade-hunting problem.

Cretacolor Oil Pastels

You should prepare your preferred surface first. It is better if you’re using a paper or card specifically designed for oil pastels. These papers are typically heavier than ordinary papers. If you use them for blending, you can use a brush and dip them in the turpentine. Wipe off the excess liquid and apply it to the area where you need to blend. It will soften the wax in the oil pastels and make it better for the process of blending.

Another type of soft pastel with one significant difference, water-soluble pastels, once dried, can be manipulated like watercolors. Another way to use your oil pastel is with stippling. This technique is like how you form or write dots, creating a stippled effect. This technique is better with more colors. You can choose any combination of colors you like or any subject you want to draw. They are impeccably vibrant and most of the time, a little goes a long way. However, painting with these oil pastels isn’t too difficult and with lots of practice, you can come up with a masterpiece!

Faber-Castell oil pastels

They can actually be used as a separate medium for minor details to complement and complete your oil pastel painting. In terms of making your choices, you have to consider your skills, techniques, and projects you would be working on. Oil pastels are special types of creative tools and not like your regular crayons. Caran d'Ache Neopastels - Best for Smooth Blending: These pastels boast a soft, creamy texture ideal for smooth blending, making them well-suited for artists looking to level up their oil pastel skills.