Blog Posts - OIL PASTEL S M U D G E

It's always a great feeling to hear a compliment about your work!

5/7/2019

Thank you Cheryl S. Reno, NV
"Carol's Oil Pastel Smudge work has that something extra. A unique blend of color. A professionalism I can surly appreciate. Your work is lovely, beautiful! It is so seldom you see something this unique. Thank you!" ...and thank you Cheryl! You made my day!

Enjoy the Holiday & the Season - Oil Pastel Smudge Family & Friends.

4/17/2019

You are what makes this site everything it can be and more! Thank you! Smudge on!!!

Sharing a Student's work which I wish was mine!

4/5/2019

I wish I could say that this is my work, but I can't. This is a piece done by one of my students of Oil Pastel Smudge, Sherry Hunter. She has such a fabulous eye, vision and heart. This piece is my all time favorite of hers. Thank you Sherry for coming into my life and sharing your impression of what a "Smudge" can do! BRAVO!

You never know when you have touched someone and gave them Inspiration! Thank you Shirley G.

1/30/2019

Your class was so beneficial..... When those creative urges hit me, smudge is the primary outlet of expression. From what Shirley also shared is she is looking at mixing her smudge works with her other favorite medium photography! That sounds intriguing Shirley! Waiting to see what you come up with!

Happy New Year in a "Smudge" kind of way!

1/7/2019

Thank you Everyone for another fabulous year of "Smudging!"

12/31/2018

You are my inspiration and I would not be where I am without your love and support! Thank you, Sincerely! Smudge on!!!!

Sharing some Purple Mountain Majesty this Holiday Season!

12/10/2018

Enjoy the fun "Smudging" can bring!

Happy Halloween Everyone!

10/31/2018

There is an Oil Pastel Smudge piece of a Pumpkin hiding behind all of the neon Graphic shapes!
Something MORE you can do with a "SMUDGE"

Create a Mandala/Geometric Design in the Oil Pastel Smudge technique! Happy Fall Everyone!

10/19/2018

Perfect with l leaves as your theme. How to: Start at the top, like 12 on a clock. Next go to 6, 3 then 9. Go round and round and soon you have a great Mandala or Geometric design! Easy peasy!

Reno, NV Sunday, Sept 23 Wilbur D May Arboretum Rancho San Raphael Nature & Art Event & Silent Auction

9/21/2018

Being in nature is awe inspiring. This work below will be in the Silent Auction taking place during the event. Visual Artists, Musicians, Poets and Performing Artists will be dispersed among the gardens of fall color. Hope you can make it by to support the May Arboretum Society. Come by my booth, say Hi and see the many images of "Beautiful Birds" I was inspired to create for the event! Happy Fall Everyone!