Exploring with oil pastel
Exploring with oil pastel I wanted to play around with oil pastels again, as I enjoyed using them to draw Eva-Sidoney from memory. I decided to get my self some new oil pastels. I could really tell the difference with the quality and how smoothly they blend together. I think I like it because I can use my fingers to move and blend the colours together. It’s been a while since I last painted because I usually go straight into 3D making, so I wanted to push myself to explore and experiment more with 2D processes. In the three different abstract drawings and paintings, I focused on exploring colour and seeing which tones worked well together. In the drawing on the right, I used white acrylic to highlight the triangular shapes, adding definition without overpowering the piece. I wanted the colours to flow smoothly from one to another, but still keep some contrast so the transitions weren’t too gradual. My main aim was to reconnect with how oil pastel feels to use and how the colours natura...
