Breaking Through Art Block: Loose Oil Pastel Drawing

Overcome creative block with best practices and step-by-step guidance.

What you'll learn

What’s an art block and where it comes from

The keys to overcoming art block and unlocking your creativity

The keys to overcoming art block and unlocking your creativity

Practical insides on how to let go of control and allow your creativity to flow freely

Oil pastel blending technique with white oil pastel only and scribbling oil pastel technique

Requirements

Oil pastels

Drawing paper. In the demonstration part of the class I'll be using watercolor paper, but you can use any paper you have on hand

Tape to fix your drawing paper to the surface

Description

Do you want to overcome your art block and create stunning floral oil pastel drawings? Then look no further! Art block is a common problem among artists, but it doesn't have to be a roadblock to your creativity. In this class, you'll learn how to use oil pastels to create soft and loose floral drawings, and how to overcome art block with best practices and step-by-step guidance.This class is perfect for artists who are struggling with creativity or are feeling blocked. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this class will provide you with the tools and techniques you need to overcome art block and create stunning floral oil pastel drawings. This class is also suited for anyone who loves flowers and wants to create delicate and loose art.To get started, you will need a few basic supplies. These include:Oil pastelsDrawing paper. In the demonstration part of the class I'll be using watercolor paper, but you can use any paper you have on hand.tape to fix your drawing paper to the surfaceIn the demonstration part of the class you will see me using the following Sennelier oil pastels:white №1coral №236rose ochre №237yellow lake №74ash blue №207cerulean blue №3grey green №16yellow brown №204By the end of this class, you'll have the skills and confidence you need to overcome art block and create stunning oil pastel drawing. Remember, the goal of this class is to help you overcome art block and create a beautiful, loose and soft floral oil pastel drawing. So let's embrace the process and have fun with it. I can't wait to see what you create!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Your Project

Lecture 3 Materials Needed

Lecture 4 Art Block: Definition And How To Overcome It

Section 2: Drawing Loose Flowers: Step-by-Step Guide

Lecture 5 Freeform Placement

Lecture 6 Blending With White Oil Pastel

Lecture 7 Defining Background

Lecture 8 Shaping Flowers

Lecture 9 Shaping Background

Lecture 10 Adding Final Details

Section 3: Final Thoughts & Additional Helpful Oil Pastel Techniques

Lecture 11 Conclusion

Lecture 12 Oil Pastel Blending Techniques

Lecture 13 Changing Color Value With Oil Pastels

This class is perfect for artists who are struggling with creativity or are feeling blocked.