Expressive Oil Painting Without the Brush

Sennelier Extra-Fine Artist Oil Sticks are a unique way to experience oil painting—with the freedom and immediacy of drawing. Made from pure, concentrated pigments, high-quality safflower oil, and refined mineral wax, these creamy sticks offer the same lightfastness and drying properties as traditional oil paints. You can dilute them with turpentine, mix them with tube oils, or use them directly on canvas, panels, or boards. Whether you’re sketching out ideas or creating finished works, these sticks let you engage with oil painting in a direct, tactile way that’s perfect for spontaneous expression.

Ideal for artists looking to work quickly and with more texture, Sennelier Oil Sticks are compatible with both traditional and contemporary techniques. They allow you to skip the brush entirely and still achieve vibrant, lasting results on any standard oil painting surface. The soft, buttery consistency is excellent for layering and blending, giving you the flexibility to explore new styles and workflows without changing your materials.

Key Features

• Made of pure pigment, safflower oil, and mineral wax
• Excellent lightfastness ratings
• Can be diluted with turpentine
• Intermixable with oil paints and mediums

Perfect For

• Oil painters of all styles
• Quick sketching or underpainting
• Use on canvas, panels, or boards
• Creating texture-rich artwork
• Painting complete works without brushes
• Both traditional and modern oil painting techniques