Oil Pastels? Aren't those only for kids?
My name is Shrushti Hathi and I like drawing with the help of oil pastels. Like many people, I was first introduced to oil pastels in elementary school art class after which we were supposed to learn painting with water colors. I have recently started drawing with oil pastels and I definitely think it is worth the try.. When I show my drawings , people often have a hard time identifying the medium, and when I tell them, they’re still surprised. Often, they’ll say: “Oil Pastels? Aren’t those only for kids?" Oil pastels are easy to use, and they’re not just for kids. Yes, there’s a learning curve- a drawing done in oil pastel usually needs a little development to look good, and that can scare people away. But there are huge benefits to using oil pastels. Oil pastels are cheap, easy to clean, easy to transport, easy to control, and perfect for artists of all ages and skill levels. Unlike oil painting, an oil pastel can be done quickly, with v...