VIKTORIA MALIAR
Hi, I’m Viktoria Maliar. I studied art in Berlin and now live in Dresden, sharing my passion for art and exploring memory, emotion, and fleeting moments through oil pastels. I’m an exhibiting artist, with collectors worldwide, and over 300k followers online. I love sharing my art and ideas to encourage others to trust their own creative voice.
If you’re drawn to oil pastels but also slightly intimidated by them… or if you keep second-guessing every decision you make on the paper - this is exactly why I wrote my ebook.
Oil Pastel Art is what I would share with you if we were sitting side by side, pastels in hand, talking honestly about the process. Not just which brands to buy or which paper works best (though we cover that, clearly and simply). Not just how to approach color, layering, and mark-making so things finally start to click.
But also the things we don’t usually say out loud - the doubts, the overthinking, the quiet desire to create something that actually feels personal.
This isn’t just a how-to guide. It’s everything I’ve learned through experience - the practical stuff, yes, but also the mindset shifts that helped me grow. The little realizations that changed the way I work.
I want you to feel at home in your own work. To understand the medium. To trust your marks. To stop trying to paint like someone else - and start recognizing yourself in what you create.
Why not a paper book?
The ebook format is currently the fastest and most convenient way for me to share all my knowledge with you. It lets me work on my own terms, skip the long publishing process, and avoid the costs, packaging, and shipping that come with a printed book.
50€ for just a PDF?
Oil Pastel Art is more than “just a PDF.” This is currently the most complete guide to oil pastels available — not filled with basic tips, but packed with insights, techniques, and advice from my own practice. You’ll discover my personal methods, inspired by Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, along with stories from my journey to guide and motivate you. It’s a one-of-a-kind resource for anyone who loves art.
Can beginners follow along?
Absolutely! Oil pastels are perfect for beginners because they help your work look confident from the very first strokes. Apart from oil pastel techniques, in the ebook, I walk you through the basics of color — including values, temperature, and contrast. Everything you learn can also be applied to other mediums, so it’s a great foundation for your overall art practice.
Does this ebook cover portrait?
Partly! While I don’t go into head anatomy (that would need a separate guide), I do cover mark-making and some color choices specifically for portraits. The techniques and principles in Oil Pastel Art are universal — whether you’re working on portraits, landscapes, still lifes, or even abstract pieces, you’ll find plenty of useful guidance to apply to your own art.
Do I get instant access?
Yes! After purchasing, you’ll receive a download link by email that will be available for 15 days, and the ebook is yours to keep forever. If you have any trouble, you can always contact me, and we’ll sort it out together.
What happened to the "Colors in Art Practice" ebook?
My ebook Colors in Art Practice is currently still available in my shop, but it will soon be taken down for a major update. While Oil Pastel Art also explores color, it does so through the lens of oil pastels specifically, rather than across all mediums as in Colors in Art Practice.