Exploring the vibrant world of Paul DeMarrais Oil Sticks, I created four expressive paintings on Arches Oil Paper, perfect for testing texture, color blending, and layering. These richly pigmented sticks glide smoothly and offer bold, buttery strokes ideal for intuitive mark-making. Arches Oil Paper held up beautifully, enhancing the unique qualities of the oil sticks. This session was all about playing, experimenting, and discovering what’s possible with these versatile tools. A fun, freeing experience for any artist looking to loosen up!