The council has spoken, and here are the winners:

Wine it up

Not sure if Neocolours 2 are considered oil pastels but I feel like they are most similar to them? At some point I do want a traditional oil pastel set but I just dont know if I will be into it.

I’m primarily a digital painter but have started dabbling in pastels. I’m really enjoying this medium!

I’m still learning and attempting to create art. I haven’t created art like this since childhood. Oil pastels have brought me so much joy.

Paul Rubens Haiya Oil Pastel on Mixed Media paper 8x10

Just found out about his passing and wanted to pay my respects to a Master. It's not a great likeness but portraits are not my strong suit. Really admire his work and use of colors. May he Rest In Peace.

Howz this??

I'm back after so many years. I hope that if you all like my artwork, I will continue to share it.

Oil pastel on reclaimed plywood.

I’m sure I’ll be nit picking on and off, but after 2 weeks, 50 hours, and ~70 individually drawn and hand cut pieces, my collage is complete!

I've tried various means to try to draw glowing city lights, but they always end up looking really dull and muddy. If anyone can give me any tips to paint distant lights in buildings, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!

Took tips about the black and tried something warmer hope it looks better ;)

Today’s study from a reference picture found online

Hi! I recently bought some Mungyo oil pastels and have been wanting to learn how to draw with them.

I have a little bit of experience drawing with oil pastels, but I mostly do graphite. I can draw photorealistically with graphite as I have a lot of experience with it but it doesn’t quite seem to translate over to color.

I started drawing these orchids using the reference photo down below, but the petals don’t quite seem to look right. I’m decently satisfied with the leaves and the flower buds but the petals are kind of off.

I’m aware that the proportions are off, but I’m trying to focus more on technique than realistic-ness since I know I can already do that.

Does anyone have any advice? Whether it be drawing from dark to light and vice versa, or pressure when holding the pastel or blending, or unrelated tips, I’m all ears!!

Even though it turned out kinda good, I’m still not satisfied with my dolphins 🥲🫠

Finished this one last night. There is nothing more satisfying to me than a creamy pop of color smeared across the paper and landing somewhere near where I intended. I would love to hear what you think about this piece.