Oil Pastels on the Go! My Plein Air Set Up

Hi friends! Spring has officially arrived in Maine, and it makes me want to go out and paint! I usually use watercolors when painting outdoors, but I wanted to do something different, so I decided to bring my oil pastels.

In today’s video, I will show you what I pack for a day of oil pastel painting outdoors. I also want to remind you that there are still a couple of days to save 50% on my new class, Oil Pastels Made Easy, during the launch month special. Click the special discount link or use the coupon code OPLAUNCH50 if the discount doesn’t appear. Offer ends 4/30/25.

Supplies in my bag (affiliate links used)

• Etcher Slate Bag (but any bag you have is fine)

• Mungyo Gallery oil pastels set of 48: Blick or Amazon

• Prismacolor pencils set of 36 or less

• Sketchbook of your choosing, 9″x12″

• Tracing paper, if the sketchbook doesn’t have glassine sheets

• Small spray bottle of alcohol or alcohol wipes,

• Silicone nail tools

• Silicone finger cots (Dollar Tree or Mod Podge)

• Pencil sharpener

• Tape

This kit worked out perfectly. I don’t know if I will keep all of those pencils in there, and I might add a small palette knife, but it worked great. I hope this inspires you to get out and paint this spring. If you want more oil pastel inspiration, I hope you will consider checking out my new class, Oil Pastels Made Easy! Happy crafting!