
How can I get smoother layers?
I really like the results of the oranges and the sink, but still have a hard time with getting smooth layers. Any advice?

I really like the results of the oranges and the sink, but still have a hard time with getting smooth layers. Any advice?
Still need to add some highlights but really like the results :) Done with Meeden oil pastels
shadows were a strugle for me.. How do ya’ll create smooth shadow gradients?
Done in Meeden’s 48 color set
I was honestly impressed with her skills!! And she was super proud of it 🥹 (Last pic is my work from the same afternoon, alongside hers)
inspired by a Pinterest piece, I could not for the life of me find the artist to reference it, so if anyone knows who did it please help me give them proper credits
Quick 30 min sketch with soft pastels underpainting and Meeden Oil Pastels :)
This guy really loved swimming
I can’t seem to make them look realistic :( any advice??
any advice? I have noticed the shadows are too saturated, but apart from that, idk why i can’t make water seem realistic… Light and reflection are a tricky thing