@meedenart_official: New to oil pastels? You're in for a surprise! Here are 3 essential tips every beginner needs to know i First, oil pastels are water-resistant, so water won't help with blending. Use blending stumps, cotton swabs or just your fingers - all work wonderfully! Second, heat softens and even melts them, changing their texture easily. Warm them over a cup of hot water, and they'll become buttery smooth. Use this trick to make gorgeous textures and 3D effects. Third, about preservation. Oil pastels smudge easily! A fixative spray keeps artwork intact. Or simply place cardboard between pieces when stacking to avoid smearing and sticking. Try these hacks out! Follow me for more useful art tips, and sharel your pastel tricks in the comments! #Meeden #OilPastel #ArtTips #BeginnerArt #ArtSupplies

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