Contractor Work Project With Oil Pastels In Wake
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I prefer to use colored construction paper as a base for work with oil pastels. Each class gets a different color (I have 7 groups of 3rd graders for ex.) and the rule is that none of the paper color can show through the final artwork. This results in thick, rich color blends. Hope this helps...
If shipping unframed you must make make sure the artwork is wrapped in something which won't remove pastel from the painting! I use glassine over the painting and then foamcore boards front and back and taped together for extra protection and so the pastel painting won't move in transit.
One color or it merges into one color. And i'm going to keep going until all my little whiteMoreOne color or it merges into one color. And i'm going to keep going until all my little white speckles kind of go. Away.
A Sturdy Backpack or Roller-Bag for Carry-on That's ok, as long as I keep the things clean or in plastic bags that could stain my cloths. The most important item is a sturdy carrying box for the pastels. I want to keep them from breaking. I also want to keep my load as light as possible.
I use strong cardboard folder to keep my work flat. The artwork won't move inside it and so won't smudge. Alternatively you can store your pastel paintings in a drawer or large flat box. If there is even the slightest risk of movement, ALWAYS cover your paintings with glassine paper.
Protective Sheets: Protective sheets of glassine paper are a staple for pastel transportation and storage. An extremely light-weight, anti-static paper, it is near perfect for placement over the top of a pastel painting. It is available in large sheets or in a roll and will need to be trimmed to appropriate sizes.
Glassine is the best material to cover a pastel. It is a translucent, water resistant, and air resistant paper which is slick and not prone to static or pigment transfer. Avoid tracing paper, wax paper or plain paper because of active pigment transfer.
Basics: use oil pastels to simply draw and blend with your fingers. Use a spatula or palette knife to blend while adding texture to your artwork. Alter your oil pastels by adding an oil medium such as mineral oil or baby oil to create a paint-like consistency.
The history of this versatile artistic medium can be traced back to the Renaissance. It is said to have originated in Northern Italy somewhere during the 16th century, and went on to become a favorite of the masters — Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo who used the pastel chalks for sketching.
