Seaside - original oil figurative painting

This painting is on 5 x 7" Gessobord. Sold

The last few days have been ones of experimentation for me.  I spent (wasted?) lots of time today working with oil sticks - not oil pastels - but it was just so messy.  I don't think I've even gotten close to figuring it out, but I'll keep at it.  Here's the result below, although it's not finished and probably never will be.  Do any of you use oil sticks and have some tips for me?  I'd love to hear!

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