http://artblog.oilpastelstudio.comQuick Blogcasthttp://artblog.oilpastelstudio.com/2009/02/15/oil-pastel-in-mixed-media.aspx#comment-2860920I used the oil pastel directly on the paper without any prep to the paper.<div>When I work with oil pastels I work directly on Bristol vellum or Bristol smooth art paper. Since I hadn't done any mixed media with OPs before, I did it the same way. The printed ink didn't lift and the OP laid down nicely but I don't know the longevity of this method. I also wouldn't recommend using oil pastels on regular copy paper. It's too thin and flimsy.</div> <div>I don't know how familiar you are with oil pastel so I'll mention that oil pastels do not dry. They skin over but do not dry so they have to be framed under glass with a spacer or a mat.&nbsp;</div>Ann Tucker2010-02-26T00:21:20Zhttp://artblog.oilpastelstudio.com/2009/02/15/oil-pastel-in-mixed-media.aspx#comment-2860183Did you prepare the paper somehow or did you just apply the oil pastels once you had it printed?hjaret2010-02-25T18:44:35Zhttp://artblog.oilpastelstudio.com/2010/02/15/farewell-gift-for-chelsey.aspx#comment-2830641It was a very good idea and nicely done.Grandma T2010-02-15T21:38:39Zhttp://artblog.oilpastelstudio.com/2010/02/15/farewell-gift-for-chelsey.aspx#comment-2830551I'm sure she will treasure this gift. Nicely done.Pat Isaac2010-02-15T21:18:41Zhttp://artblog.oilpastelstudio.com/2009/03/22/a-wedding-present.aspx#comment-1925700Hi Ann, what a beautiful painting - have you returned to oil pastels on this one? You definitely have a romantic streak in you - your "looking your loved one in the eyes" theme works well over and over - a universal theme. Really enjoyed viewing this painting.Sharron2009-03-23T11:47:53Zhttp://artblog.oilpastelstudio.com/2008/08/24/cherished-acrylic-paints.aspx#comment-1721249Thanks Celeste!<BR>This is a very different style for me and I'm very happy with how it turned out.Ann Tucker2009-01-19T01:47:48Zhttp://artblog.oilpastelstudio.com/2008/08/24/cherished-acrylic-paints.aspx#comment-1594865Excellent painting, Ann. Graphic, but warm!Celeste2008-12-07T15:46:51Zhttp://artblog.oilpastelstudio.com/2008/08/24/prairie-center-art-show.aspx#comment-1593913I don't know how I stumbled across your website..I used to live in Elgin, Ill..and it was fun to see the Hoffman Estates art show!Celeste2008-12-07T04:27:58Zhttp://artblog.oilpastelstudio.com/2007/11/03/lindy-routine-2.aspx#comment-674218Nice to see you, Ann! <BR> <BR>I would never picture a fellow painter as a dancer, and having seen this I'm now questioning why that is! I guess when we "know" people from a certain sphere of activity, we don't put much time into imagining them anywhere but at the easel.E-J2007-11-22T23:35:28Zhttp://artblog.oilpastelstudio.com/2007/11/03/lindy-routine-2.aspx#comment-643315WOW!!!<BR> <BR>You both done good! I really got a kick out of see you both dance. Can't wait to see it in person!marian2007-11-07T21:11:58Z