I Tried Phoenix Oil Sticks for the First Time — Here's Everything I Learned

I had never used oil sticks before Phoenix reached out to sponsor a video—and let’s just say, my first attempt was a total mess. But after some frustrating trial and error (and way too much pigment clumping), I started figuring things out: from which surfaces actually work to how warming the sticks completely changes the experience. This post walks through my honest learning curve, what surprised me, and how I ended up painting a Basquiat-inspired piece that finally made it all click.