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Paul Rubens Official Store Art Supplies Guide
Paul Rubens Official Store Art Supplies Guide
Paul Rubens Official Store Art Supplies Guide Last updated: July 22, 2026 Paul Rubens Shop: Official Brand Store What we sell: Professional watercolors, oil pastels, oil paints, watercolor paper, and... Read more...
Oil Pastel Flowers: 4 Simple Studies for Beginners
Oil Pastel Flowers: 4 Simple Studies for Beginners
Oil Pastel Flowers: 4 Simple Studies for Beginners Last updated: July 22, 2026 By Paul Rubens Shop Editorial Team · Updated May 2026 · 20-minute studies Quick AnswerTo draw flowers... Read more...
Best Paper for Oil Pastels: A Practical Surface Guide
Best Paper for Oil Pastels: A Practical Surface Guide
Best Paper for Oil Pastels: A Practical Surface Guide Last updated: July 22, 2026 By Paul Rubens Shop Editorial Team · Updated May 2026 · Material guide Quick AnswerThe best... Read more...
Easy Oil Pastel Drawing
Easy Oil Pastel Drawing
Easy oil pastel drawing ideas for beginners. Learn finger blending, layering, and 5 simple subjects you can finish in one evening — sunset, cherry, leaf, and more. Read more...
How to Seal Oil Pastels: Fixative, Glassine, and Framing
How to Seal Oil Pastels: Fixative, Glassine, and Framing
Learn how to seal oil pastels safely, when to use fixative, when to frame behind glass, and why hairspray is not the best long-term option. Read more...
Oil Pastel Art: The Complete Guide to Techniques, Projects & Materials
Oil Pastel Art: The Complete Guide to Techniques, Projects & Materials
A complete pillar guide to oil pastel art — what it is, the materials you actually need, six core techniques, how to blend, and seven beginner projects you can finish... Read more...
How to Use Oil Pastels: 5 Steps, Easy Ideas & Blending Guide
How to Use Oil Pastels: 5 Steps, Easy Ideas & Blending Guide
Learn how to use oil pastels in 5 steps, with easy drawing ideas, blending methods, layering rules, paper tips, and beginner mistakes to avoid. Read more...
Oil Pastel vs Soft Pastel: Which Should You Choose? (2026)
Oil Pastel vs Soft Pastel: Which Should You Choose? (2026)
Compare oil pastels and soft pastels by texture, blending, paper, fixative, cost, and use case so you can choose the right pastel medium first. Read more...
Soft Pastels For Beginners
Soft Pastels For Beginners
Everything a beginner needs to know about soft pastels — from choosing your first set to mastering fundamental techniques. Includes supply checklist, technique breakdown, and honest comparison with oil pastels. Read more...