9x12 on Canson paper. I used Paul Ruben and Sennelier oil pastels. Feedback is appreciated.

Faber castell or Pritt?

Two cats sit side by side under the golden tree, quietly sharing a peaceful moment.

Acrylic & oil pastel

Hi everybody,

I'm a year 3 teacher (7-8year olds) and I'm working on doing a cultural art project on Ming vases. I've experimented a bit using oil pastels and my plan is to use white acrylic paint (or do I need gesso paint?) on top. Afterwards we will use the sgraffito technique to etch our designs on top.

My question is, would it be easier to etch using watercolour paper as a base or normal paper? Also is it necessary to use gesso paint? Rather than acrylic paint?

Thanks in advance!

I wanted to make this art piece for a friend of mine for their birthday, since they are a huge LOTR fan. I feel like I have shat on it. First is the reference image and the second one is what I drew. I chose oil pastels (might have been the wrong choice). I am not able to put a finger on it but mine is not even close to the reference. PLEASE TELL ME WHAT I CAN DO TO IMPROVE IT. Thank you so much!

This is the first piece I made from real picture. I have made other two while watching tutorials. Please guide how to improve.

oh look at the ambience this artwork evokes. look at how static yet blazingly colorful it is. look at how the lines of blue represents the linear passing of time disguised as a drawing of a sky. the seesaw is looking desolate, unable to hold up even a child's gaze. the sidewalk is not something people walk on, not even to gravitate towards. it's there as a piece of concrete, a reminder of how industrialized we've all become. oh, what a world. oh, what a colorful concrete world.

Oil Pastel, 7x5 inches, 3hrs

Bright orange-red flowers standing out against a glowing background, bringing a warm and lively feeling.

Art by me https://awfulfeline.com

I'm trying to make this super compilation of records to learn how to create light and shadow and work with different colors. But I didn't know it would be so much work and now I'm tired and can't finish it.

I struggle with landscapes. Any advice for finishing this?