Cretacolor Oil Pencil Drawing 6 Set
Discover the smooth, buttery feel of Cretacolor Oil Pencils. This drawing set provides a range of rich, traditional colors perfect for sketching, detailed work, and layering. Their oil-based formula allows them to glide across the paper and blend beautifully, especially when using a blending medium. MSRP: $18.99
Faber-Castell Oil Pastel Multi-Color 12 set
Add a pop of vibrant color with this 12-piece set of Faber-Castell Oil Pastels. These pastels have a creamy, high-pigment formula that makes it easy to lay down bold blocks of color or create expressive marks. Use them on their own or layer them with your oil pencils for exciting mixed-media effects. MSRP: $4.50
Legion Stonehenge 90lb. Cotton Rag (5 sheets)
Experience one of the most beloved papers in the art world. Stonehenge is a 100% cotton rag paper with a smooth, flawless surface that's perfect for building up many layers of color. Its durable 90 lb. weight can handle aggressive blending techniques and solvents without buckling, making it the ideal foundation for your oil pencil art. MSRP: $11.48
China Marker White
This white China Marker is a fantastic tool for adding bright highlights and unique textures. Its waxy composition allows it to draw over layers of oil pencil or pastel. Try using it to create sharp highlights or use it first to create a "resist" effect under other colors. MSRP: $1.09
Holbein Meltz Oil Pencil Blending Medium
This is where the magic happens! Holbein Meltz is a low-odor solvent designed specifically to dissolve and blend oil-based colored pencils. Apply it with a brush to "melt" your pencil strokes into smooth, painterly gradients that look just like an oil painting. Tip: A little goes a long way! Dip your brush into the Meltz, then gently brush over your layered colors to watch them seamlessly blend. MSRP: $9.50
Bristle Magic Brush Cleaner & Blending Medium
This product is a true studio workhorse with two amazing purposes! Primarily, it's a powerful, non-toxic cleaner that reconditions your brush by safely removing oil-based residue, keeping bristles soft and ready for your next project. However, we also discovered it’s a fantastic blending medium for oil pencils in its own right! MSRP: $9.26
Simmons Long Handle Bristle Brush Size 6
This Simmons bristle brush is the perfect partner for your new blending medium. The natural stiffness of the bristle hairs gives you excellent control for scrubbing and blending your oil pencils and pastels once they are softened with the Meltz. MSRP: $5.99
Strathmore Artist Black 6 x 6 Tiles
Experiment on a dramatic surface with these black artist tiles from Strathmore. The rich, dark paper will make your oil pastels, white China Marker, and any light-colored oil pencils pop off the page. The convenient 6" x 6" size is perfect for creating a series of small artworks or testing out new techniques. MSRP: $10.65