It’s okay if you’ve never tried it before.
Let the gentle landscapes blooming at your fingertips color your everyday life with something special.

The soft touch of oil pastels and the way their colors blend so naturally are incredibly soothing. Unlike paints, they’re hassle-free, and compared to colored pencils, they offer richer expression—once you fall under the spell of oil pastels, there’s no turning back.

This book guides you step by step through the process of creating warm, cozy landscape paintings in a distinctively serene style, making it easy for anyone to follow along. It begins by introducing the materials you’ll need and fundamental drawing techniques to build a solid foundation. Then, it breaks down the drawing process in meticulous detail, so all you have to do is follow along to create beautiful artwork.

Finally, you’ll learn to harmoniously depict various elements of nature—trees, flowers, fields, the sea, the sky, clouds—and add your own personal emotion to each piece.

Let the simple acts of drawing lines and adding color lift your spirits. With oil pastels, calmly capture the beauty of landscapes, and let a painting created by your own hands warm your heart.

Trees, Flowers, Fields, Oceans, Cats, Dogs, Skies, Clouds, Auroras
Pieces of Landscapes Layered Stroke by Stroke with Oil Pastels

① First, we introduce the materials needed for oil pastel drawing
Before you start drawing, learn about the essential supplies. We’ll carefully explain what type of oil pastels to use, what paper works best, and which auxiliary tools are needed. Understanding the characteristics of each material ahead of time will make the drawing process much smoother.

② Build a solid foundation step by step from basic drawing techniques
Learn the fundamentals of oil pastel drawing gradually—from how to hold the pastel, to drawing dots, lines, coloring, gradients, blending, and scratch techniques. Helpful sketching tips, correction methods, and storage advice are also included.

③ Follow along step by step to complete your landscape painting
After mastering the basics, move on to detailed step-by-step instructions to create full drawings. Each painting process is broken down thoroughly—all you have to do is follow along. Handy drawing tips are provided throughout so anyone can draw with ease.

④ Create your own beautiful landscape painting based on what you’ve learned
It’s time to harmoniously blend natural elements like trees, flowers, fields, the sea, skies, and clouds—and unleash your creativity. Express yourself freely while adding your own emotion to each warm, charming scene. You’ll be captivated by the uniquely gentle color beauty of oil pastels.

Prologue
How This Book Is Organized

BASIC. If You're New to Oil Pastels

What Kind of Material Are Oil Pastels?

Introduction to Materials Used in This Book

PART 01. Step-by-Step Oil Pastel Tutorials

WEEK 1. Building a Strong Foundation in Oil Pastels
DAY 1. Oil Pastel Basics
DAY 2. Oil Pastel Techniques
DAY 3. Advancing Basics and Techniques
DAY 4. How to Sketch Easily
DAY 5. Correcting and Storing Your Artwork

WEEK 2. Lush Forests and Gardens
DAY 1. Drawing Green Leaves
DAY 2. Drawing Various Trees
DAY 3. Drawing Pretty Flowers
DAY 4. Drawing Fields in Different Seasons
DAY 5. Drawing a Cozy House

WEEK 3. Vibrant Seas and Animals
DAY 1. Drawing Waves and Glittering Water
DAY 2. Drawing the Blue Ocean
DAY 3. Drawing a Sassy Cat
DAY 4. Drawing a Fluffy Puppy
DAY 5. Drawing Cute Animals

WEEK 4. Peaceful Skies for the Soul
DAY 1. Drawing Fluffy Clouds
DAY 2. Drawing Sunsets and Night Skies
DAY 3. Drawing a Dreamy Moon
DAY 4. Drawing Landscapes with Beautiful Clouds
DAY 5. Drawing a Mesmerizing Aurora

PART 02. Adding Emotion with Oil Pastels

Drawing Warm and Colorful Landscapes

Drawing Delicate Objects and Food

Color Palette