After the final applications our water lilies scene is complete. To conclude this impressionist landscape with oil pastels drawing we use a dark blue (305 Phthalo Blue) and redefine the shadows under the lily pads and in the upper corners again. With some light colors like white, light yellow (213 Bean Yellow) or light pink (232 Red Yellow) we add the highlights on the water, the lily pads and the flowers. With the same color we can also add some reflections to the water. We use a red (212 Rose Red) or pink oil pastel color and apply it on top of the lily pads. We are at the final stages, so it’s time to draw the water lilies. Again, we apply it under the lily pads, in the corners and drag the color slightly down into the water. To make this oil pastel landscape drawing more dynamic we use a dark green pastel (160 Deep Grandmother Green) to define the shadows even more. This time, we can also use vertical lines to create a reflective illusion. Now, we can add some shadows to the water by using a dark blue (297 Prussian Blue) and applying it under the lily pads and in the upper corners. We apply the pastel with horizontal lines to mimic the flow of the water. In the downright corner we use the lighter blue (350 Grey Blue) and blend it into the darker blue. Using a medium toned blue again (290 Cobalt Blue), we press it down hard to apply a thick layer of pastel. Step 05 Defining the waterĪfter that, it’s time to define the water. Remember that we are trying to capture an “impression” of the scene. Using a darker green (174 Olive Green) we add some shadows to the lily pads. Step 03 Lily Padsįor the next step, we lay down the base color of the lily pads with a mid-toned green (172 Permanent Green Light). I used a medium toned blue (193 French Ultramarine) and because water is not just one color, I used the lightest blue (350 Grey Blue) in the downright corner and blended it slightly with the darker blue. Now, without pressing down hard, we lay down the base color of the water. It definitely helps if it is a bit thicker and has a bit of texture because then it is easier to apply many layers.įirstly, with a colored pencil we lightly sketch in the positions of the lily pads. As always use the paper you have and like. These are all the oil pastels I used for this landscape drawing.įor this landscape drawing with oil pastels I used a light purple toned piece of paper because I like when the color of the paper shines through in some areas. With them you can lay down the colors very thick to achieve a “painterly” look. I use and recommend the Paul Rubens oil pastels because they are good quality, have a nice creamy texture and are affordable. Sennelier Oil Pastels and Sets ($3.75 – $297.00).Van Gogh Oil Pastels and Sets ($2.80 – $51.41).If you don’t have any oil pastels yet or want to add some to your kit, here are some options: Most important is a dark and light green and blue and a highlight color. It’s alright if you don’t have many colors in your set.
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