Sennelier Oil Stick Discovery Sets

Discover a new way to paint!

Thematic sets of 6 mini Oil Sticks (12ml) - A great way to test colours or explore a theme.  This handy set is accompanied by a step-by-step video (using a QR Code printed on the packaging). 

Sennelier Extra Fine Solid Oil Sticks are a great way to explore a more direct oil painting method. Use solo or with traditional oils to build your painting. 

Apply directly to any traditional oil-painting support, such as canvas, wood panel or fine art paper. They need the same archival priming (acrylic gesso or oil ground) that oil paint requires and can also be varnished 

Available in:
Light tones portrait set. Code: N130116.01
Dark tones portrait set. Code: N130116.02
Seascape set. Code: N130116.04
Stylized landscape set. Code: N130116.05

The accompanying videos for these Oil Sticks thematic sets can also be viewed on the Sennelier Youtube account

Application tips & techniques
After applying the colour with the point or the edge of the oil stick, colours can be mixed directly on the support, with the possibility of then:
• Blending : with brush, finger, or drawing stump. With or without turpentine,
• Wash-drawing : dilute colours with turpentine or mineral spirit,
• Retouching : with oil stick, palette knife or brush,
• Textures : thick application oil stick colour. Retouch with a brush or palette knife,

Surfaces:
Before use, the surface film of the oil stick must be peeled off. It will form again after a few days of non-use, protecting and conserving the color. The oil sticks must be applied in a thin film application of no more than 1mm thick. Once applied they can be painted over with oil stick or oil paint and if desired be diluted with turpentine. Oil stick Medium, a colorless oil stick, may be used to produce transparent effects and glazes. Once applied, the oil stick surface will dry in 2 to 5 days, depending on the atmospheric conditions

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