Oil Pastel Painting: Art Projects & Techniques for Beginners

Do you know a young artist who would enjoy learning how to draw and paint with oil pastels?

Are you looking for an experienced art teacher to guide them throughout the creative process?

Are you seeking a healthy activity that will encourage creativity and boost self-confidence? 

This Oil Pastel Painting course may be just what you are looking for! Designed with beginners in mind, this course is suitable for ALL AGES. With a total of 10 fun and unique oil pastel art projects, students will learn the skills to create masterpieces of their own long after the course is complete.

The teaching process used is a step-by-step method that will inspire and delight students into drawing and painting action!

Young students will learn basic oil pastel techniques and apply these techniques to complete their projects. This Oil Pastel Painting course is designed to give beginners the tools they need to begin their artistic journey into self-expression, reflection, and creative thinking.

Before each art lesson begins, students will be presented with a slideshow that provides scientific facts and images about each subject. These facts and images will help students make important connections between art and science.

There are two steps in each art project:

• Step 1: Background and Outline

• Step 2: Apply Color to the Painting

Supplies and materials needed for this course:

• oil pastels

• thick black paper (8 sheets)

• brown paper grocery bags (2 large bags) or brown craft paper (2 large pieces)

• pencil with an eraser

• scissors

• bowl or plate to use as a template

• paper towels

• paper mat to protect work area

**This course was updated 6/2022!

Please Note: This course is intended to be purchased by a parent or guardian for use by a beginner artist or novice art student. Adult supervision is recommended. Per Udemy’s Policy: Those under 18 may use the services only if a parent or guardian opens their account, handles any enrollments, and manages their account usage.

I would love to hear from you.

Please let me know if you have questions, comments, or suggestions. I am here to help :)

About the Instructor:

My name is Miss Em and teaching art to children is what I love to do! I pride myself on creating dynamic, meaningful, and engaging art lessons that are taught in a relaxing and joyful way. I have over 20 years teaching experience in the elementary classroom and in the art studio, and I feel that I have a good grasp on how to create an environment that makes kids feel happy, motivated, confident, and successful.

I look forward to seeing you in this Oil Pastel Painting course.

Let the creative fun begin!