The Oil Pastel Course: Basic Forms

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Lesson Description

In this module, we discuss the importance of value and create a still life drawing of several forms using a monochromatic color scheme.

Lesson 1 - Contour Line Drawing

In this lesson, we draw the basic contour lines or outlines of the subjects with a graphite pencil using simple observational comparisons.

Lesson 2 - The Cube and Sphere

In this lesson, we apply layers of oil pastel to develop the cube and sphere.

Lesson 3 - The Cone

In this lesson, we apply layers of oil pastel to develop the cone.

Lesson 4 - Finishing Touches

In this lesson, we complete the image by addressing the background.

Lesson Materials

  • Canson Mi-Teintes Pastel Paper
  • Oil Pastels (red or blue, white, black, gray, and a colorless blender)
  • H-2H Graphite Pencil

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