Create Mixed Media "Scratch Artwork" with Cray-Pas Oil Pastels

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer creates mixed media artwork using "sgraffito," a scratching technique using Cray-Pas oil pastels. Note, this scratching techniqe is most effective if the final layer color is dark. Experiment with different tools such as a painting knife, needle, or comb to reveal the colors underneath. The more colors you overlay, the greater the variety of colors that will be exposed by scratching.

Video courtesy of Scrapbook Soup. Download handouts at http://www.sakuraofamerica.com/juliebalzer.

Supplies
Cray-Pas Expressionist oil pastels - http://www.sakuraofamerica.com
pastel board
tool for scratching like a stick or comb

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[scrapaway1]

I like this...but do you go through a lot of the crayons?

[SakuraColorProducts]

@scrapaway1 Hi! You can get a lot of coverage out of the oil pastels -- they last pretty long. With scratch artwork, you will however, most likely use a lot of the black color or whatever color you choose to use on the top, so we’d recommend getting an extra stick of that color.

[ThePeppermintpretty]

Oh an another thing do they blend real well with your finger? Thanks!!

[ThePeppermintpretty]

Is there a certain paper you use for Oil Pastels? I scratched some and it didn't come out really like what the background was. Pretty drawing though!! :D