How to Make an Abstract Oil Pastel Piece

Looking for art work around the house? Have teens and tweens? This is the right project you. It is simple to do but comes out very elegant at the end. Lets get started...

​Step 1: Get supplies 

What you need to get:

1. ​Oil Pastels
2. Thin Canvas
3. Paper 
4. Pencil
5. Eraser
6. Inspiration

​Step 2:
Draw a design with a pencil.

Part A:
Make a 2x2 grid on the sheet of paper.

Part B:
Create a interesting design in that grid.

Part C:
Copy the design on the canvas

Step 3: Choose a color. 
I chose emerald green but you can choose any color you want.
Take the black and white pastels, too.

​Step 4: Start shading in from the inside. Take the main color and start from the center of the piece. Start dark and get lighter as you come outward or visa versa. 
*tip: to do blends, don't use you're fingers, use the pastels themselves, circular motions are the best to use, to blend and your color and black, use your color, to blend white and your color, use white.
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Step 5: Finish it up.
Keep interesting till the end.
Don't worry if mistakes happen, the colors will cover them up at the end.
The end result may look something like this.

Step 6: Let the pastel set for about 24-72 hours.
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Then you are done! This art piece will look very chic and modern in your home. Hope you love the design, I welcome your feedback, thank you.