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I have some very old oil bars by Windsor and Newton which are still usable, but have gone sticky so are incredibly messy to use. I ordered a basic set of Shiva Paint Sticks (oil paint in a crayon form) from America and mainly used these. They are lovely to apply but initially messy as you have to get the hard skin off first. Yesterday I just used my fingernails and got in a big mess. Today I used a palette knife and still got in a mess but not as much! The oil paint is lovely and creamy and can be blended with fingers, a brush or a blending stump. I used my fingers. I love the way the colours blend in unexpected ways. The effect is different to anything else I have used. The face above is a made up one. The one below is from a photo of Alice Liddell.
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16 comments:
WOW these look three dimensional! Awesome colour! I need sme of those oil sticks...and then I need your talent! Really nice, these!
I am looking for some as soon as I can get to the art store, trust me. WOW. These are just incredible... of course, so's your art!
Another great job, Sarah.
I love the richness of the colours, but I also really enjoy seeing what you are up to.
Good things, that's what.
Candace x
Hi, beautiful eyes!
These colours have a great effect; so vibrant! I love the eyes, too.
YOU do have a great gift for expression of eyes, Sarah! The depth and vibrancy of these oil sticks is incredible! I may have to get some of those to play with. Fun departure for my chalky pastels... Thank you for so much inspiration! :o) Happy Weekend ahead ((HUGS))
Hi, Sarah! Looks like you are having fun! Great portraits! :-)
Hi Sarah,
They certainly give your work a different look. It sounds as though you don't mind getting messy.
Enjoy your weekend.
fabulous!
i have never had much success using that product
looks like you DO!!!
Fabulous faces! So much expression and depth. Love them! Have a great weekend. Ros
Geez Sarah, now you've got me interested once again in another product! I have been thinking of ordering some of these through Interweave Press for some time and may have to give in. Won't my husband be happy! (evil grin here)
beautifully done! i am impressed!
Oh these are terrific Sarah!
I'm really loving your portraits Sarah! They have a real richness and depth to them. I've never tried oil paint sticks but I have enjoyed playing with pastels and love how tactile they are. It was such fun getting stuck in with my fingers to blend them - lovely.
This redhead of yours looks a little sad to me but I like it. Maybe pensive more than sad?
Those are beautiful!
I love the richness of the colours, but I also really enjoy seeing what you are up to.
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