As a mixed media artist I use watercolour, acrylic, almost anything that’s water soluble, acrylic ink, pencils, pens and collage. I occasionally use pastels, but not often. I did a lot of pastel work a few years back but the skin on my fingers didn’t cope and, for the sort of work I do, they need a fixative.
I’ve tried oil pastels in the past but don’t like the fact they don’t dry, and get everywhere. When I do use them it’s for small accents and I seal it with matte fluid medium. I don’t use oil paint because of the smell and chemicals.
Recently I watched some YouTube artists reviewing the new R&F Drawing Oil Sticks and thought they sounded worth a shot. I bought the introductory set of six modern colours. Oh my god … love! I’ve since bought another ten or so colours. They’re easy to use, creamy and rich, and dry fairly quickly. I use them for highlights and love the vibrancy of them.
Cath Sheard Art 