Oil Pastel Portrait: Layering & Scratching Technique

Oil Pastel Portrait: Layering & Scratching Technique

Get creative with your oil pastels and join Sarah in illustrating a realistic portrait with abstract elements! Use Smart Trace to draw your portrait outline, and then let Sarah guide you throughout the coloring process. Learn the basics of working with oil pastels and enjoy experimenting with some layering and scratching techniques to make your artwork more fun, colorful, and unique! The photo in this experience is provided by Jeffery Erhunse via Unsplash.

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