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Oil Pastels

Oil pastels are a versatile medium for both beginners and experienced artists, offering vibrant, rich colours and a smooth, creamy texture. Ideal for blending and layering, these pastels work well on various surfaces, including paper, canvas, and wood. Whether you're creating bold landscapes, expressive portraits, or intricate details, oil pastels provide endless possibilities for your artistic creations. Explore our range of high-quality oil pastels to enhance your artwork today.

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Shore & Marsh Oil Pastel Set 52 Pack

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Faber Castell Creative Studio Oil Pastel 24 Pack

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Faber Castell Creative Studio Oil Pastel 12 Pack

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Derwent Academy Oil Pastels 12 Pack

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Faber-Castell Metallic Oil Pastels 12 Pack

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Shore & Marsh Oil Pastel Set 12 Pack

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Twisty Stix Oil Pastels 12 Pack

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FAQs about Oil Pastels

Oil pastels are soft, waxy drawing sticks made from pigment mixed with a non-drying oil and wax binder. They offer rich, vibrant colours and are ideal for expressive, painterly artwork on various surfaces.

Oil pastels work well on paper, card, canvas, and board. Heavier textured surfaces, such as pastel paper or mixed media pads, help hold the pigment and enhance blending effects.

Yes, oil pastels blend easily using fingers, blending stumps, or solvents like turpentine. Layering and smudging techniques allow for smooth gradients and colour mixing, ideal for dynamic shading and depth.

Oil pastels are perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. They’re easy to use, require minimal tools, and allow for experimentation with colour, texture, and layering techniques without drying out.

While not essential, a fixative spray can help preserve oil pastel artwork by reducing smudging and protecting the surface. Use a fixative specifically designed for oil pastels to avoid altering the colour.

Store oil pastel work flat with interleaving paper between pieces. Keep it away from direct sunlight and humidity. Framing behind glass with a mount adds further protection and prevents the pastels from transferring.