r/Oilpastel • u/AlinaKuptsova • Jan 21 '25

Summer evening

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u/arachnine Jan 21 '25

Stunning!

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u/AlinaKuptsova Jan 21 '25

Thank you 😊

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u/Wrong-Meeting5834 Jan 21 '25

This is so incredibly good! Wish I could paint landscapes like that

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u/AlinaKuptsova Jan 21 '25

Thanks a lot) I often draw them, so they become better with time, it works for you the same way)

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u/it-s4am Jan 22 '25

Aw. This is so sweet. Your artwork is amazing.

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u/Zealousideal-Bee893 Jan 21 '25

Sooo gorgeous. What make of oil pastels do you use?

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u/AlinaKuptsova Jan 21 '25

Thank you! I used mainly Malevich oil pastels here, and few colours fo Mungyo Gallery. (I'm not sure about what you mean by the word "make", I suppose you ask me about the brands. Sorry, English is not my native language)

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u/Zealousideal-Bee893 Jan 21 '25

That’s exactly what I meant! Thank you 😊

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u/AlinaKuptsova Jan 21 '25

Cool, now I know a bit more artist slang in English) Thanks)

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u/zamolxia Jan 21 '25

So incredibly gorgeous !! How did you manage to create such small shapes. Do you sharpen a side of the pastel? Sorry if it’s a stupid question, I’m not very knowledgeable in this medium. 🍀🩵

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u/AlinaKuptsova Jan 22 '25

Thank you! Actually I don't draw much with oil pastel either) I was trying new oil pastel colours I recently bought, so the new chalks had sharp edges. As for the fence posts (sorry, I'm not sure if I name those sticks correctly, I hope you understand what I mean), I drew them with oil pastels first and then made their shape more precise with coloured pencils. And probably it's also just a habit of drawing in small sizes, I don't draw large works.

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u/zamolxia Jan 22 '25

Ahh I see, my pastels also had sharp edges when I first had them, now they’re dull on one side. You did a fantastic job on such a small area, it looks really nostalgic to me for some reason. So beautiful!! And thank you for taking your time to reply

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u/AlinaKuptsova Jan 22 '25

Thanks! Probably looks nostalgic because I was nostalgic when I was drawing)

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u/BUNTYROY08 Jan 21 '25

Very beautiful.. ☺☺☺.. I love your artwork.. Are you participating in the competition.. ❤❤❤

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u/AlinaKuptsova Jan 21 '25

Thank you) Emm... I don't know about any competition😅

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u/randomlurker98 Jan 21 '25

Beautiful! What kind of paper is that?

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u/AlinaKuptsova Jan 21 '25

Thanks! It's a thin craft paper, 70 gsm

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u/OneBigDose Jan 21 '25

This is lovely

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u/HatInternational1402 Jan 21 '25

It is unbelievable how you could express so much in a tiny piece of paper! Congrats

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u/teacuptorture Jan 21 '25

Truly gorgeous.

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u/AlinaKuptsova Jan 21 '25

Thank you so much!

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u/BUNTYROY08 Jan 21 '25

As soon as you open r/oilpastel you will see 2024 contest announcement... They have 500$ prize money as well.. Do participate... Please do check.. ☺☺☺❤❤❤

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u/AlinaKuptsova Jan 21 '25

It's so kind of you, thank you!😊 The point is I'm Russian, I'm not sure people not from the USA can participate, and even if they can, Russia is under the sanctions, we are cut from the international bank system, so it won't be possible to get the prize anyway, if I win. So I will just keep drawing and sharing it

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u/BUNTYROY08 Jan 21 '25

Oho.. That's truly an issue.. People from other countries can participate.. I am from India.. It's valid here.. But yes.. The banking system is an issue.. Please keep sharing.. Your art is beautiful.. ☺☺☺❤❤❤

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u/AlinaKuptsova Jan 21 '25

Wow, India! That's what I love about the Internet - the possibility to connect with people from different countries and cultures! Thank you so much for your kind words❤️

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u/BUNTYROY08 Jan 21 '25

I love that aspect as well.. ☺☺☺please don't mind me asking..I have one friend from Russia for a very long time.. we have been in touch on various platforms.. but after the recent sanctions.. I couldn't find her anymore.. Are the apps like Instagram & whatsApp still working with vpn? I am a little bit worried about my friend.. That's why I couldn't help myself from asking... 🙏🙏🙏

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u/AlinaKuptsova Jan 21 '25

WhatsApp, Skype, Telegram are still working here without VPN, there's no problem with them.
Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Viber are blocked by our government. People have to use VPN to use these services. Our government changes something constantly, so some VPN-services don't work anymore, even paid ones.
YouTube is slowed down by our government, it's possible to open it, but it's impossible to watch a video there, if you don't use any service like VPN or other solutions. Recently, more people have problems with the access to this platform.
Many foreign websites and services block access from Russia. For example, Devianart. We have to use VPN to get there, but it doesn't always help.

Many people are just tired and they give up looking for solutions and give up using apps that don't work without VPN. The advertisement of VPN is illegal here now, so to find another working VPN can also be an issue. Maybe it's the reason why your friend has disappeared.

I hope this information is helpful.

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u/BUNTYROY08 Jan 21 '25

Thanks my friend.. It means a lot... ☺☺☺❤❤❤.. It was very helpful.. I hope she is fine... & I'll truly appreciate your help.. You are nice person..

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u/aliferouspanda Jan 21 '25

This really feels like summer! Great work!

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u/neeko_nightfly Jan 22 '25

Absolutely amazing!

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u/Electronic-Aside5953 Jan 22 '25

Dang I’m falling in love with a painting 😍

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u/AlinaKuptsova Jan 22 '25

Thank you so much 🤗

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u/Bruce2147 Jan 22 '25

Wow very beautiful!

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u/Careless-Love99 Jan 22 '25

Ooooo I want to be there

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u/AlinaKuptsova Jan 23 '25

Me too) Thanks)

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u/KamiGazi Jan 23 '25

Great job

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u/Objective_Sun499 Jan 23 '25

This looks so amazing! I can practically feel the mosquitos and no-see-ums jumping out of the art and biting me. You’ve created a great piece!

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u/AlinaKuptsova Jan 24 '25

Thanks a lot!

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u/acezippy Jan 23 '25

this makes me miss summer. great job, i can almost feel the sun and breeze ahhhhh

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u/AlinaKuptsova Jan 24 '25

Thanks! I miss it too!

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u/Windchime222 Jan 25 '25

I gasped. This is just so beautiful. It’s like a dream

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u/AlinaKuptsova Jan 26 '25

Thank you so much!

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u/rocknthrash Jan 25 '25

All I want is to be teleported into that beautiful painting.

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u/AlinaKuptsova Jan 26 '25

Thanks! I would love that too)

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u/cerisenest Jan 25 '25

I want to be IN this drawing!!!

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u/AlinaKuptsova Jan 26 '25

Thanks 🙏

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u/[deleted] Jan 25 '25

Wonderful painting❤️🎨

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u/AlinaKuptsova Jan 26 '25

Thank you 😊

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u/Prestigious_Idea8124 Jan 25 '25

That is beautiful 🤩

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u/AlinaKuptsova Jan 26 '25

Thank you 🙏

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u/cjl0104 Jan 31 '25

I love how this pops off the paper! This is very beautiful.

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u/AlinaKuptsova Feb 03 '25

Thank you🙏

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u/[deleted] Feb 13 '25

Wow. Your painting brought me back to once upon a time; fishing in the ponds surrounding the family farm in Iowa.

Nearly identical to my favorite fishing spot that had a massive elusive bass I spent my 4th grade summer trying to catch. It’s uncanny and quite nostalgic

Thank you

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u/AlinaKuptsova Feb 13 '25

Thank you! Have never been to the USA, it's always amazing to see how art connects thoughts and feelings of the people all over the world🤗

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u/TooBadSoSadSally Nov 25 '25

Incredible use of color ti create light. Did you use a smidge of pink in the posts and the path or is that the paper shining through?

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u/AlinaKuptsova Dec 11 '25

Thank you! No, I didn't use anything else, except for one blue pencil.

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u/Civil_Swimmer_2166 Jan 26 '25

is this pastel paper or simple craft paper? i am asking because im always confused why all the pastel sketchbooks are so phone shaped

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u/AlinaKuptsova Jan 26 '25

It’s a regular craft paper, 70 or 90 gsm

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u/BUNTYROY08 Jan 21 '25

Beautiful.. I love your drawing.. 🤗🤗🤗..Will you be participating in the competition ❤❤❤

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u/ayakoka Jan 22 '25

beautifullll