Colourful Critters | An Oil-Pastel Exercise in Letting Loose!
Overcome blank page syndrome! Learn simple drawing techniques to spark creativity and get started. Perfect for beginners. Unlock your artistic potential today.
Course Content
Colourful Critters | An Oil-Pastel Exercise in Letting Loose! is an all-levels Skillshare course taught by Gemma the Pen. It runs 48m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. Learners rate it 4.9 out of 5 from 11 reviews, with 176 students enrolled. It is a paid course, first published November 2023.
Unleash Your Creativity with Oil Pastels: A Beginner's Guide to Playful Art
Feeling stuck with a blank page? Discover a fun and liberating drawing process that helps you overcome creative blocks and rediscover the joy of making art! This class is perfect for beginner artists looking to explore a new medium and build confidence in their artistic abilities.
Why Oil Pastels?
Oil pastels are wonderfully forgiving and encourage a loose, intuitive approach to art. Their soft, waxy texture allows for expressive gestures and embraces imperfection. You don't need to strive for perfection – just play!
The Magic of Black Paper
Unlock a whole new dimension with oil pastels on black paper! This simple switch transforms the medium, making it incredibly engaging and surprisingly easy to work with.
Digital Oil Pastels in Procreate (iPad)
Extend your creative exploration to the digital realm! Learn how to use the Oil Pastel Brush in Procreate on your iPad, allowing you to create art anytime, anywhere.
What You'll Learn:
- Overcome Creative Blocks: A warm-up process to release inhibitions and spark inspiration.
- Mastering Colour: Learn to use the full rainbow of colours and build depth through dark to light colour blending.
- Textural Marks: Create realistic fur textures and other interesting effects with different mark-making techniques.
- Tracing Templates: A gentle introduction to drawing with helpful animal templates (included!). Learn how to use templates to build confidence and focus on colour.
- Embrace Imperfection: It's okay if your art looks "messy" at first! The process is about exploration, not perfection.
- Experimentation & Fun: This class is all about having fun and discovering your unique artistic voice.
What You'll Need:
- Oil Pastels: A 20-50 pack is perfect! (Pentel 50-pack & WHSmith 24-pack are recommended).
- Black Paper: Smooth 80gsm paper from a craft store.
- (Optional) iPad & Procreate App: Access to the Oil Pastel Brush for digital creation.
Resources Included:
- Animal Templates PDF: Printable outline images for drawing practice (easy to challenging).
- Colour Experiments PDF: Inspiration for exciting colour combinations.
- Step-by-Step Guide PDF: A clear, concise guide to the process. Includes a link to a Bonus Real-Time Video Demo (Procreate).
- Animal Template PNGs & Reference Images Zip File: Individual PNG files for importing into Procreate.
Community & Support:
- Project Gallery: Share your artwork and get feedback from the community.
- Discussions Tab: Ask questions and connect with fellow artists.
- Instagram & Email: Reach out for personalized support! (@gemmathepen & [email protected])
About Gemma:
I'm Gemma, an artist-maker passionate about creative exploration. I believe in the power of curiosity and the joy of "having-a-go." Join me on a journey of artistic discovery!
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