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. 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. Download the free preview below to explore the topics I cover in this ebook and see how it can support you on that journey.
While Oil Pastel Art focuses on one medium, Color in Art Practice is for artists working in any medium.
In this ebook, I explain color theory in a simple, clear way, but always with real practice in mind. No complicated rules or generic advice - just what actually helps when you’re sitting down to paint. There’s a bit more focus on liquid mediums like oils, acrylics, gouache, and watercolor, because mixing plays such a big role there.
I also share my approach to limited palettes - something that really changed how I work. You’ll learn how to use just two or three paints to get strong, balanced results, and what to pay attention to while mixing.
This ebook is for anyone who struggles with color and wants it to feel more simple and clear. And together with Oil Pastel Art, it works as a pair - one helps you understand the medium, the other helps you understand color.
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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 - along with my ebook Colors in Art Practice - is more than “just a PDF.” These are really practical guides built from my own experience as an artist. I know how frustrating and confusing art can feel sometimes, and I’ve written these to help you through that, simply and clearly. You’ll find my personal methods, inspired by Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, plus bits of my journey along the way. Together, they’re a helpful, down-to-earth resource for anyone who loves making art.
Is there a discount?
Yes! If you purchase both ebooks, you get 20% off your order.
Does this ebook cover portrait?
Partly! While neither of these ebooks focuses specifically on portrait drawing or head anatomy (that would require a dedicated guide), they’re still highly relevant. I cover mark-making, color choices, and core techniques that apply beautifully to portraits. The principles in both ebooks are universal - whether you’re creating portraits, landscapes, still lifes, or abstract work, you’ll find plenty of insights you can bring directly into your own practice.
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 ebooks are yours to keep forever. If you have any trouble, you can always contact me, and we’ll sort it out together.
Can beginners follow along?
Absolutely! These ebooks are very beginner-friendly. Oil pastels are a great starting point because they encourage bold, confident marks right from the first strokes. Beyond technique, I guide you through the essentials of working with color in your art practice - understanding values, temperature, and contrast, and how they shape what you create. These fundamentals go beyond any single medium, giving you a strong, flexible foundation you can carry into all areas of your art.