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Oil Paint

Technique developed during the 15th and 16th centuries in which slow-drying paint is made by mixing color pigments with an oil base.

Oil pastels

Oil pastels have similar characteristics to chalk, or soft, pastels. However, they are difficult to blend and have a more buttery consistency.