Thursday, 4 February 2010

Shiva Paint Sicks

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:

  1. Linda Sue4 February 2010 at 18:00

    WOW these look three dimensional! Awesome colour! I need sme of those oil sticks...and then I need your talent! Really nice, these!

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  2. Candace4 February 2010 at 21:09

    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

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  3. Anonymous5 February 2010 at 03:35

    Hi, beautiful eyes!

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  4. Yiota5 February 2010 at 05:14

    These colours have a great effect; so vibrant! I love the eyes, too.

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  5. Tracy5 February 2010 at 07:05

    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))

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  6. Anne5 February 2010 at 07:37

    Hi, Sarah! Looks like you are having fun! Great portraits! :-)

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  7. Lynne5 February 2010 at 10:10

    Hi Sarah,
    They certainly give your work a different look. It sounds as though you don't mind getting messy.
    Enjoy your weekend.

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  8. frayed at the edge5 February 2010 at 10:42

    fabulous!

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  9. Mary S. Hunt5 February 2010 at 11:08

    i have never had much success using that product
    looks like you DO!!!

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  10. snoopydogknits5 February 2010 at 11:28

    Fabulous faces! So much expression and depth. Love them! Have a great weekend. Ros

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  11. Janine5 February 2010 at 13:38

    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)

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  12. aimee6 February 2010 at 17:24

    beautifully done! i am impressed!

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  13. Sam6 February 2010 at 18:37

    Oh these are terrific Sarah!

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  14. kendalee6 February 2010 at 19:57

    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?

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  15. Anonymous8 February 2010 at 23:57

    Those are beautiful!

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  16. Nishant11 February 2010 at 14:35

    I love the richness of the colours, but I also really enjoy seeing what you are up to.

    Work From Home

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