Finding the best oil pastels paper suitable for your needs isnt easy. With hundreds of choices can distract you. Knowing whats bad and whats good can be something of a minefield. In this article, weve done the hard work for you.
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1. US Art Supply 95-Piece Wood Box Easel Painting Set - 12-tubes of Oil Colors, 12 Oil Pastels, Plastic Palette Knife, 3 Assorted Oil Painting Brushes, 2-ea 8"x10" Canvas Panels, 12-tubes of Acrylic Colors, 12 Artist Pastels, 3 Assorted Acrylic Painting Brushes, Palette Knife, Hb Pencil, 12-tubes of Watercolor Paints, 12 Watercolor Pencil Pastels, 3 Assorted Watercolor Brushes, 9"x12" Watercolor Paper Pad, 9"x12" Sketch Paper Pad, Plastic Palette with 6 Wells, Plastic Knife, 2B Pencil,...
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US Art Supply 95-Piece Wood Box Easel Painting Set - 12-tubes of Oil Colors, 12 Oil Pastels, Plastic Palette Knife, 3 Assorted Oil Painting Brushes, 2-ea 8"x10" Canvas Panels12-tubes of Acrylic Colors, 12 Artist Pastels, 3 Assorted Acrylic Painting Brushes, Palette Knife, Hb Pencil
12-tubes of Watercolor Paints, 12 Watercolor Pencil Pastels, 3 Assorted Watercolor Brushes, 9"x12" Watercolor Paper Pad
9"x12" Sketch Paper Pad, Plastic Palette with 6 Wells, Plastic Knife, 2B Pencil, Pencil Sharpener, Pencil Eraser
Box Easel with 3 Drawers, Easel Size: 10 3/4" Wide x 14 3/4" Deep x 6" High, Adjusts up to 26" High, Holds canvas up to 23 5/8"
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Features & Specifications:
Easel
- Box Easel with 3 Drawers
- Easel Size: 10 3/4" Wide x 14 3/4" Deep x 6" High
- Adjusts up to 26" High
- Holds Canvas up to 23 5/8"
First Layer: Oil Painting
- Wood Palette
- 12-Piece 12ml Oil Tube Colors
- 12-Piece Oil Pastels
- Plastic Palette Knife
- 3-Piece Assorted Oil Brushes
- 2-Piece 8"x10" Canvas Panels
Second Layer: Acrylic Painting
- 12-Piece 12ml Acrylic Tube Colors
- 12-Piece Artist Pastels
- 3-Piece Assorted Paint Brushes
- Palette Knife
- HB Pencil
Third Layer: Watercolor Painting
- 12-Piece 12ml Watercolor Tubes
- 12-Piece Colored Pencils
- 3-Piece Assorted Pencils
- Plastic 6-Well Palette
- 9"x12" Watercolor Pad
- Plastic Knife
- HB Pencil
- Pencil Sharpener
- Eraser
2. 2 X Canson Watercolor Paper Pad, 30-Sheet, 9-Inch by 12-Inch, X-Large
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2 Pads Multi-Purpose, heavyweight, lightly textured paperUse for drawing/painting with watercolor, pen and ink; markers, oil pastel, pencil, and acrylic
Acid free, bright white paper maintains the bright colors of the paint after it's dry
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XL Watercolor is a heavyweight, 300 G, cold press textured paper, for a variety of wet and dry techniques. The durable surface stands up to repeated washes.3. Sakura XLP50 50-Piece Cray-Pas Expressionist Assorted Color Oil Pastel Set
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Cray pas expressionist assorted color oil pastel setExtra fine quality pigment formulation
Suitable for many surfaces paper, cardboard, canvas and wood
Easy to compose portraits, landscapes, still-life, abstracts, scratch art, and wall art and stenciling
Meets non toxicity requirements
Ideal for all artist levels, smooth and easy to use
Includes 48 oil pastel colors, 2 extenders
Conforms to ASTM d4236
Imported
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The craypas family is ideally suited to compliment technique and expression development from childhood through high school, college, and into the professional level. Extremely smooth to apply, high school students, hobbyists and artists can express their spirit with broad strokes, blending colors, to build texture and depth. From dramatic to muted, flamboyant to quiet, the color range allows users to convey any inspired feeling or imaginative image. Expressionist extender assists in the creation of color hues that further extends the visual possibilities of the final art form. Extra fine quality pigment formulation. Meets nontoxicity requirements. Suitable for many surfaces paper, cardboard, canvas and wood. Applicable for portraits, landscapes and still lifes, handmade cards, scrapbook projects, scratch art, wall art and stenciling. Technical qualities are 48 bright and vivid colors, extra fine quality pigment formulations, extremely smooth application, 10mm diameter by 71mm length round stick, ap seal certified for nontoxicity. Set includes 50 assorted colors.4. Strathmore STR-400-5 24 Sheet No.80 Drawing Pad, 11 by 14"
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Cream colored drawing paper for finished artwork80 lb. / 130 gsm. acid free
Medium textured surface for pencil, charcoal, sketching sticks, soft pastel, oil pastel, markers, pen, and ink
11"x14" Wire Bound
24 Sheets per Pad
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The Strathmore 400 Series Drawing paper is one of the most versatile sheets Strathmore offers. It contains a medium weight, cream colored drawing paper that is perfect for artists of all levels. With a durable surface, this pad offers excellent erasability and ratings for pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, and sketching sticks. The Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Pad is also rated very good for soft pastel, oil pastel, marker, pen, and ink. Paper is our art form, and we celebrate artists. We have kept the tradition of creating beautiful, high-performing papers alive for over 125 years. Choice of paper is one of the most important decisions an artist makes in determining the outcome of their work. No matter your choice of medium, you can be confident Strathmore paper will enhance your artistic efforts.5. Art Advantage ART-DA6 Blending Stumps Assorted Set
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Assorted blending stumps setDurable paper felt
Set contains sizes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 plus 2 bonus tort lions
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Art Advantage assorted blending stumps set. Durable paper felt perfect for charcoal, pencil, pastels and paints. 6 piece set includes sizes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, plus 2 bonus tortillas.6. Faber-Castell Black Paper Pad 9" X 12" 25 sheets
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25 Sheets per pad (9" X 12")For All Ages
Heavy-weight paper in rich black works best with Metallic Pencils, Gel Sticks and Oil Pastels
Works great with beeswax crayons!
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Heavy-weight paper in rich black work best with metallic pencils, gel sticks, beeswax crayons and oil pastels 25 sheets per pad (9" W x 12" H)7. Pentel Arts Oil Pastels, 50 Color Set (PHN-50)
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Brilliant colored pastels apply smoothly and blend easily for subtle shades, tints and color mixturesEasy to use for artists of all ages
Acid-Free pastels are ideal for use on paper, board or canvas
More vivid than chalk pastels and more resistant to the effects of humidity for longer-lasting drawings
Acmi certified
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An exciting medium for the creative mind. Brilliant colored pastels apply smoothly and blend easily for subtle shades, tints and color mixtures. Acid-Free pastels are ideal for use on paper, board or canvas.8. US Art Supply 11 in. x 14 in. Premium Black Heavyweight Paper Spiral Bound Sketch Pad, 140gsm, 64 Pound, 30 Sheets (Pack of 2 Pads)
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Acid Free, Neutral pH, Spiral Bound Black Heavyweight SheetsCreate cool effects using gel pens, metallic pencils, oil pastels & more
30 Sheets - 64lb (140gsm)
Pack of 2 Pads
9. Strathmore STR-340-109 50 Sheet Draw Tape Bound, 9 by 12"
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Student-grade drawing paper perfect for final artworkReadily takes pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, and sketching stick
70 lb. /114gsm acid free medium textured surface with erasability
9"x12" Glue Bound
50 Sheets per Pad
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The Strathmore 300 Series Drawing Pad contains a medium weight student grade drawing paper perfect for artists of all levels. With a medium surface finish, this pad offers good erasure with pencil and colored pencil and readily accepts charcoal and sketching sticks. The Strathmore 300 Series Drawing Pad is also rated good for marker, mixed media, soft pastel, and oil pastel. Paper is our art form, and we celebrate artists. We have kept the tradition of creating beautiful, high-performing papers alive for over 125 years. Choice of paper is one of the most important decisions an artist makes in determining the outcome of their work. No matter your choice of medium, you can be confident Strathmore paper will enhance your artistic efforts.10. Pro Art Oil Pastel (12 Per Pack), White
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White oil Pastel setSet contains 12 pieces
Great for large scale work using vigorous, textural strokes
