Hi Teri,

You can certainly use oil pastels if you wish. But keep in mind, that although oil pastels are called “pastels”, they are quite different from soft pastels. Layering and blending oil pastels is a different process from soft pastels. This means that blending and layering the oil pastels will produce different results if applied in the same manner as soft pastels.

This is my second time doing this lesson. I purchased this course before joining. It is so cartoonish, by a great reference for improvements. I did use a really cheap set of pastels that didn’t work like the Rembrandts.

This time I have been struggling with this lesson. mostly because I am new with soft pastels. I have a limited colors as I purchased the Rembrandt pastels in the small groups of five and do not have blacks, dark greys or browns.

Since I do have dark colors as well as greens, purples, and burnt sienna I am wondering if I substitute colors to create a secondary color scheme?

I do really enjoy drawing and painting rocks so I want to work on this until I am satisfied.

Also one more question. I am thinking of going through this course with oil pastels. Do you think that would work? I do really enjoy oil pastels. the oil pastel course was really fun though I struggles, I also learned so much.

I hope that you and your family are well. I do appreciate your suggestions, hard work, and confirmation on my thoughts and questions.

Teri

“Reference image” are the exact words!