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Charvin Water-Soluble Pastel Painting SticksSave Up to53%Off list
Starting At: 15.99
…Effect! Water-Soluble Pastel Painting Sticks The Charvin company has created a pastel stick perfectly suited to both wet and dry sketching techniques. Charvin Water-Soluble Pastel Painting Sticks are highly pigmented, vibrantly colored, lightfast, semi-hard pastels ideal for dry or wet drawing… Create a Painterly Effect! Water-Soluble Pastel Painting Sticks The Charvin company has created a pastel stick perfectly suited to both wet and dry sketching techniques. Charvin Water-Soluble Pastel Painting Sticks are highly pigmented, vibrantly colored, lightfast, semi-hard pastels ideal for dry or wet drawing and painting. The convenient square shape is great for creating sharp lines as well as shading large areas as well as detail work. Dip the pastel in water to create smooth, saturated lines; sketch on pre-wetted paper for soft color lay down, or draw dry and wash over with water for blended effects — the possibilities are limitless! Perfect for use either in or out of the studio and the ultimate travel medium, Charvin Water-Soluble Pastel Painting Sticks are the ultimate versatile medium for any artist, whether drawing or painting! Key Features: * Multipurpose semi-hard pastels for use both wet or dry * Master quality, concentrated, high lightfastness pigments * Square sticks measure 2 5/16" long by 5/16" thick * Available in a set of 48 vibrant colors * Perfect For: * Combining with water for stunning effects! * Creating painterly effects while retaining linework * Spontaneous sketching and detail work * Drawing and painting in the studio or on the road! See More -
Jack Richeson Semi-Hard Square Pastel SetsSave Up toOff list
Starting At: 84.68
…get you started with an underpainting ! Richeson Semi-Hard Pastels are perfect for underpainting. Their square shape has a flat edge for shading and can be sharpened to a point that offers crisp, hard edges without crumbling. These pastels are available in sets of 12, 18, 72 and 120. Talk about a… Go semi-hard to get you started with an underpainting ! Richeson Semi-Hard Pastels are perfect for underpainting. Their square shape has a flat edge for shading and can be sharpened to a point that offers crisp, hard edges without crumbling. These pastels are available in sets of 12, 18, 72 and 120. Talk about a superior selection! Key Features: * Superior lightfastness * Flat edge for shading * Semi-hard consistency that won't disappoint Perfect For: * Underpainting * Shading * Blending cleanly See More -
Creative Mark Transitions Pastel Blender Brush SetsSave Up to67%Off list
Starting At: 26.99
…virtually any painting effect with soft pastels, hard pastel sticks, charcoals, and various chalks. Transitions Blending Brushes have received rave reviews from pastel artists, and are being credited to new and innovative ways to use dry media pastels and charcoal. Transitions Blender Brushes… Professional Pastel Blending Brushes Transitions Blenders allow the pastellists to select the perfect blending tool while working, from the fine, soft subtle fan brush to the deep blending stiffness of the round badger hair blender. These blending brushes have been carefully selected to ensure all types of blending are covered, creating virtually any painting effect with soft pastels, hard pastel sticks, charcoals, and various chalks. Transitions Blending Brushes have received rave reviews from pastel artists, and are being credited to new and innovative ways to use dry media pastels and charcoal. Transitions Blender Brushes can even be utilized with water or denatured alcohol for wet pastel painting techniques on backgrounds, and to fine tune areas with wet blending. Expertly fashioned from the finest natural and synthetic hairs, each blender head is mounted on quality wood lacquered handles and set firmly in durable, plated ferrules. The Petite Transition pastel blending brush set is a best seller which features brushes that can soften edges, blend in whole areas and even blend in tight areas. Key Features: * Blend even the finest pigments in the tightest areas * Blenders for wet or dry blending * Promotes studio safety by keeping pastels off skin * Brushes wash clean of dust with soap and water Perfect For: * Pastel Artists of all Levels * Blending of soft and hard pastels, charcoals, and chalk * Blending without smearing skin oils * Perfect gift for any pastel artist! See More -
Jack Richeson Jumbo Handmade Soft Pastel SetsSave Up toOff list
Starting At: 72.03
33% larger than most other pastels! Richeson Soft Pastels are professional quality hand-rolled pastels that have a superior lightfastness. Create broad, smooth strokes or fine detail, these pastels are perfect for velvety finish work. Each set includes a superior selection with sets available in… 33% larger than most other pastels! Richeson Soft Pastels are professional quality hand-rolled pastels that have a superior lightfastness. Create broad, smooth strokes or fine detail, these pastels are perfect for velvety finish work. Each set includes a superior selection with sets available in sets of 18, 36, 72, and even 120. While these pastels may be velvety smooth, they offer consistent application without crumbling. Richeson Soft Pastels have teh dimensions of 2-3/4" long by 5/8" thick. Key Features: * 33% larger than most pastels * 2-3/4" long x 5/8" diameter * Hand rolled * Vibrant colors Perfect For: * Professional use * Layering and blending * Working with a giant array of pastel colors * Large works of art See More -
Rembrandt Full Stick Soft Pastel SetsSave Up to40%Off list
Starting At: 49.77
…Full-Stick Soft Pastels Rembrandt Full Stick Soft Pastels are aimed at the very high standards of the professional artist and the amateur aspiring to perfection. The pastels are made from the purest pigments mixed with the finest quality kaolin. Rembrandt Full Stick Soft Pastels have for years been… High Color Intensity And Purity Full-Stick Soft Pastels Rembrandt Full Stick Soft Pastels are aimed at the very high standards of the professional artist and the amateur aspiring to perfection. The pastels are made from the purest pigments mixed with the finest quality kaolin. Rembrandt Full Stick Soft Pastels have for years been the most popular artists' pastels in the world. These pastels have a number of characteristics and unique features including the perfect degree of softness. They are so soft that a large amount of color is immediately released, and yet hard enough not to powder quickly. The very high color intensity and purity ensure that each piece of work has a brilliant finish. No pigments containing heavy metals are used, such as cadmium, lead and cobalt, in the production of Rembrandt Soft Pastels. Key Features:* Full-Stick, Soft Pastels* Perfect degree of softness* High intensity, pure colors* Finest kaolin clay* Free of metals, lead, cadmium, and cobalt Perfect For:* Pastel drawings and sketches* Brilliant finish artwork* Discerning pastel artists* Superior color and texture See More -
HG Art Concepts Pastel Shapers & SetsSave Up to60%Off list
Starting At: 19.07
…allows you to shape your pastels to a variety of shapes or points, giving you better pastel control when painting. The Pastel Shaper’s unique jar allows you to collect the pastel powder created by shaping your pastels; use it for painting backgrounds with pastel brushes, using to block… The Pastel Tool That's So Simple, It's Brilliant! Imagined by a pastel artist and engineered based on her research, this innovative product from HG Art Concepts allows you to shape your pastels to a variety of shapes or points, giving you better pastel control when painting. The Pastel Shaper’s unique jar allows you to collect the pastel powder created by shaping your pastels; use it for painting backgrounds with pastel brushes, using to block backgrounds in with solvents, paint with soft pastel tools or foam applicators, or even your finger. No more wasting valuable pigment by sharpening on a sanding pad! Simply rotate the pastel against the wire mesh to create the shape or point you want. It’s simple, quick and convenient! To use your Pastel Shaper, just unscrew the cap, take out the top lid and screw the top on again. Then, shape your pastel to desired shape. The left over pastel powder can be stored until needed! Just replace the lid and screw top on for storage. Pastel Shaper Complete Set - Includes Pastel Shaper jar body, funnel-shaped screen, lid and lid screw top, and wire brush (for cleaning screen). Additional Pastel Shaper Jars (without screens) are available in packs of 6. Key Features:* Shapes soft pastels without waste like sanding blocks!* Shapes pastels to a point or custom shape easily* Stores left over powder safely for re-use* Compact size for storage or travel Perfect For:* Pastel Artists and Instructors* Keeping classrooms and workshops clean!* Traveling with pastels* Shaping pastels without knives or sanding blocks See More -
Winsor & Newton Oil Pastel SetsSave Up to40%Off list
Starting At: 17.87
…& Newton Oil Pastels are highly pigmented and beautifully rich. These spectacular oil pastels allow you to explore expressive mark-making and layering. Due to their soft, creamy consistency, the oil pastels are easy to apply and seamless to blend. Winsor & Newton’s soft pastels come in sets… Easy to apply and seamless to blend color As experts in color for nearly 200 years, all our materials are made to the highest standard using quality art pigments. Each pastel stick is carefully wrapped by hand in translucent paper and labeled. The wrapper protects your fingers, and you can easily peel it away when you need more color. Winsor & Newton Oil Pastels are highly pigmented and beautifully rich. These spectacular oil pastels allow you to explore expressive mark-making and layering. Due to their soft, creamy consistency, the oil pastels are easy to apply and seamless to blend. Winsor & Newton’s soft pastels come in sets of 15 and 30 chromatically balanced colors. Perfect for artists wanting to work with a flexible, expressive medium. Each pastel set comes in a convenient metal tin case that keeps the pastels clean and safe for use on the go. Our oil pastels are perfectly matched to use with Winsor & Newton pastel paper pads or canvases. We recommend using Winsor & Newton professional fixative spray to preserve and enjoy your work. Key Features: * Sets of 15 and 30 in a convenient metal case * Outstanding lightfastness * Smooth creamy texture * Intense concentrated pigments * A broad range of colors for landscape, portrait, and still life Perfect For: * Serious pastel artists and students * Application over dried acrylic work * Expressive mark-making * Creating subtle layers and blends of color * Blending with your fingers or a blending stump * Use with textured pastel paper * Winsor & Newton pastel paper pads or canvases See More -
SoHo Urban Artist Soft Pastel Sketch SquaresSave Up to79%Off list
Starting At: 17.99
Vibrant, rich pastels ideal for sketching! Richly pigmented SoHo Pastel Sketch Squares are perfect for drawing quick sketches or complex designs. Unlike other hard chalk pastels, these pastels lay down crisp, vibrant strokes of color. Sketch Squares are comfortable to hold when drawing, regardless… Vibrant, rich pastels ideal for sketching! Richly pigmented SoHo Pastel Sketch Squares are perfect for drawing quick sketches or complex designs. Unlike other hard chalk pastels, these pastels lay down crisp, vibrant strokes of color. Sketch Squares are comfortable to hold when drawing, regardless of skill level. Every edge and corner of the pastel can be used to draw lines or lay down areas of color. The Slim pastels are the same great quality as our original Sketch Squares just in a more petite size. SoHo Pastel Sketch Squares come in sets of 48 or 72 colors, while the Slim pastels come in a set of 72. Each set has a plastic insert to keep the pastels safe and organized. Try them today. You will be impressed! Key Features: * Richly pigmented vibrant colors * Available in square or slim shape * Original pastels measure: 0.4" x 0.4" x 2.56" * Slim pastels measure: 0.27" x 0.39" x 2.50" Perfect For: * Sketching and gesture drawing * Students, amateurs, and teachers * Plein air sketching * Linework and shading * Composition layouts and color studies Please note: all measurements are approximate. Square Set of 48: Contents include Beige, Yellow Ochre Light, Yellow Ochre, Naples Yellow Red, Apricot, Brilliant Yellow, Golden, Orange Yellow, Orange, Deep Orange, Scarlet, Crimson, Mauve, Orange Brown, Orange Ochre, Russet Orange, Burnt Umber, Brown, Violet Deep, Pale Fuchsia, Aubergine, Violet, Leaf Green, Pale Teal, Brilliant Green, Turquoise, Caribbean Blue, Blue, Ocean Blue, Grass Green, Teal, Cyan, Brilliant Blue, Cerulean, Peach Fuzz, Fluorescent Red, Fluorescent Pink, Fluorescent Green, Olive Green, Raw Grey, French Grey, Brown Grey Light, Grey #4, Grey #5, two Whites, and two Blacks. Square Set of 72: Contains Beige, Light Beige, Yellow Ochre Light, Yellow Ochre, Naples Yellow Red, Peach Fuzz, Lemon Yellow, Brilliant Yellow, Orange Yellow, Orange, Golden, Deep Orange, Apricot, Soft Pink, Flamingo Pink, Pale Coral, Blush, Dusky Rose, Scarlet, Red, Crimson, Mauve, Coral, Pale Fuchsia, Fuchsia, Aubergine, Lilac, Lavender, Violet, Violet Deep, Cerulean, Periwinkle, Lavender Blue, Cobalt Blue, Blue, Prussian Blue, Caribbean Blue, Ocean Blue, Light Blue, Cyan, Ultramarine, Pale Teal, Pale Green, Turquoise, Brilliant Green, Teal, Yellow Green, Leaf Green, Olive Green, Grass Green, Orange Ochre, Orange Brown, Russet Orange, Burnt Orange, Pebble Brown, Green Umber, Burnt Umber, Brown, Neutral Grey Deep, Neutral Grey, Brown Grey Deep, Brown Grey Middle, Brown Grey Light, French Grey, Aluminum Grey, Raw Grey, Buff Grey, Buff White, two Whites, and two Blacks. Slim Set of 72: Contents include White, Beige, Light Beige, Yellow Ochre Light, Yellow Ochre, Naples Yellow, Naples Yellow Red, Light Orange, Peach Fuzz, Soft Pink, Flamingo Pink, Lemon Yellow, Canary Yellow, Orange Yellow, Pale Coral, Blush, Orange, Brilliant Yellow, Golden, Apricot, Deep Orange, Dusky Rose, Red, Scarlet, Crimson, Mauve, Orange Ochre, Orange Brown, Red Brown, Russet Orange, Burnt Orange, Aubergine, Pale Fuchsia, Fuchsia, Coral, Lilac, Lavender, Violet, Cerulean, Deep Violet, Prussian Blue, Cobalt Blue, Periwinkle, Lavender Blue, Caribbean Blue, Ocean Blue, Light Blue, Cyan, Ultramarine, Ultramarine Deep, Teal, Emerald Green, Brilliant Green, Grass Green, Turquoise, Olive Green, Leaf Green, Key Lime Green, Pale Teal, Pale Green, Pebble Brown, Green Umber, Pecan Brown, Burnt Umber, Please note: Contents in the set may be substituted without notice. See More -
Art Spectrum Extra Soft Square Pastel SetsSave Up to25%Off list
Starting At: 64.62
…with the rich, velvety extra soft pastels! Art Spectrum Extra Soft Square Pastels are a thoughtfully curated collection of triple-milled, creamy pure pigment pastels. Born of a 50-year tradition of creating professional artist colors, these velvety pastels lay down smoothly and blend amazingly… Create your next landscape masterpiece with the rich, velvety extra soft pastels! Art Spectrum Extra Soft Square Pastels are a thoughtfully curated collection of triple-milled, creamy pure pigment pastels. Born of a 50-year tradition of creating professional artist colors, these velvety pastels lay down smoothly and blend amazingly on paper. Their square shape allows artists to render broad strokes as well as fine detail. These vivid, lightfast pastels are available in unique sets of 10, 20, and 30 colors. Key Features:* Creamy, triple-milled pure pigment pastels* Smooth lay down & easily blendable* Square shape allows for broad strokes & fine detail* Available in 14 lightfast color sets* Sets of 10, 20 & 30 extra soft pastel squares Perfect For: * Pastel artwork* Student projects* Textured & smooth paper* Professional artists See More -
Turner Acryl Gouache Pastel Artist ColorsSave Up to71%Off list
Starting At: 3.99
Super Concentrated Pastel Artist Acrylics! Turner Acryl Gouache is fully pigmented, free of heavy metals, and is incredibly lightfast for traditional indoor art applications. Due to the small amounts of binder, there is little color shift after painting, and the brilliance continues through the… Super Concentrated Pastel Artist Acrylics! Turner Acryl Gouache is fully pigmented, free of heavy metals, and is incredibly lightfast for traditional indoor art applications. Due to the small amounts of binder, there is little color shift after painting, and the brilliance continues through the drying process, making painting compositions more rewarding. The Pastel colors have a delicate and sensitive beauty and are great for adding highlights and reflective qualities. Turner Acrylic gouache is perfect for fine art and illustration, furniture decoration, or even wall murals. You can finish your pieces by spraying with Krylon Archival Matte or Gloss spray. Or for a luscious gloss finish, use Turner Gloss Varnish. Turner from Japan makes the highest quality and most cherished colors and is used by the most famous artists from that region and around the globe. The MOST Vibrant Artist Acrylics You Can Buy in 20ml Tubes Key Features: * 15 Lightfast Pastel colors * 20ml Tubes * Colors adhere to most surfaces (Boards, Panels, Paper, Wood) * Delicate and sensitive color scheme * Matte finish * Colors spread out smoothly * Quick Drying * Good Water-Resistance * Little color shift after painting * Free of heavy metals * Perfect For: * Fine art and illustration * Furniture decoration, or even wall murals * Adding highlights and reflective qualities * Mixed media applications * Painting with a brush, knife, colour shaper, or spatula * Students or professional * Matte finish * Good Adhesion * Creating backgrounds For the Turner Acryl Gouache color chart: Click Here > For more information on Turner Acryl Gouache The Munsell Color System See More -
Mungyo Gallery Semi-Jumbo Oil Pastel SetsSave Up to40%Off list
Starting At: 5.89
Great for large areas! Gallery Oil Pastels are designed for artistic sketching and illustrating. Labeled with color number and name wrapped on pastel sticks for easy identification. Made of strong pigment content resulting in brilliant and easy-to-blend colors. Key Features: * Strong pigment… Great for large areas! Gallery Oil Pastels are designed for artistic sketching and illustrating. Labeled with color number and name wrapped on pastel sticks for easy identification. Made of strong pigment content resulting in brilliant and easy-to-blend colors. Key Features: * Strong pigment content* Brilliant, easy-to-blend colors* Easy color identification See More -
Rembrandt Half Stick Soft Pastel SetsSave Up to40%Off list
Starting At: 6.45
…* Good to very good lightfastness * Heavy concentration of pigment * Free of metals, lead, cadmium, and cobalt * The pastels have no hard bits or sharp edges Perfect For: * Pastel drawings and sketches * Discerning pastel artists * Mixed media * Superior color and texture * Customized, unique colors Half-Stick Pastels That Are A True Work Of Art! Rembrandt half-stick soft pastels match the high standards of professional artists and amateurs aspiring to perfection. Made from pure pigments and high-quality kaolin clay, they're just soft enough to release color and hard enough not to powder quickly. The high color intensity and purity ensure brilliant finishes. Rembrandt never uses pigments with heavy metals such as cadmium, lead, and cobalt in their production, which ensures that the pastels have no hard bits or sharp edges. Key Features: * Excellent color release * Intense and pure colors * Finest quality kaolin clay * Good to very good lightfastness * Heavy concentration of pigment * Free of metals, lead, cadmium, and cobalt * The pastels have no hard bits or sharp edges Perfect For: * Pastel drawings and sketches * Discerning pastel artists * Mixed media * Superior color and texture * Customized, unique colors See More -
Mungyo Gallery Extra-Fine Soft Pastel SetsSave Up to49%Off list
Starting At: 1.85
…and pastel painting either in the studio or en plein air, Mungyo Gallery Soft Pastels are sure to delight you with their luminous colors, smooth feel, and excellent blending capabilities, whether you are a beginner or an experienced pastel artist! * Cardboard Sets of 15, 30, or 60 Pastels –… Sets of extra-soft pastels perfect for beginners and professionals alike! Popular with both amateur and experienced artists, Mungyo Gallery Extra-Fine Soft Pastels are now available in these beautiful and convenient sets! These extra soft pastels are made from the finest pigments and calcium carbonate, with a smooth, velvety texture perfect for blending, color gradations, overlays and more. All colors are highly lightfast and fade-resistant, and each set features a well-balanced selection of assorted colors for painting any subject. Try out Mungyo Gallery Extra-Fine Soft Pastel sets today, and relish their artists' grade quality at student grade prices! Perfect for drawing, sketching, and pastel painting either in the studio or en plein air, Mungyo Gallery Soft Pastels are sure to delight you with their luminous colors, smooth feel, and excellent blending capabilities, whether you are a beginner or an experienced pastel artist! * Cardboard Sets of 15, 30, or 60 Pastels – Available in balanced color collections for virtually any style of artwork, these fantastic pastel sets are ideal as an introduction to the medium of soft pastels, and as travel sets for plein aire painting! Click on Yellow Tech note icon next to product for full details* Wood Box Set of 90 and NEW 200 color set! – These luxurious assorted color sets feature elegant hinged wooden boxes with soft foam dividers for keeping pastels safe. The wide color selections make blending easy, while allowing for an unlimited range of subject matter. Makes the perfect, opulent gift for pastel artists of any skill level! Click on Yellow Tech note icon next to product for full details * Made from the finest pigments and calcium carbonate * Highest degree of light fastness * Smooth and responsive * Perfect for both amateur and experienced artists! See More -
Mungyo Gallery Standard Soft Pastel SetsSave Up to49%Off list
Starting At: 6.29
Soft pastel sets ideal for students and beginner artists! These extra soft pastels are formulated from the finest pigments and calcium carbonate to ensure the most brilliant velvet texture possible. Colors are fade resistant and will blend smoothly. Available in sets perfect for travel and outdoor… Soft pastel sets ideal for students and beginner artists! These extra soft pastels are formulated from the finest pigments and calcium carbonate to ensure the most brilliant velvet texture possible. Colors are fade resistant and will blend smoothly. Available in sets perfect for travel and outdoor use; great for beginners and experienced artists alike! * Extra-soft pastels great for students and professionals * Finest pigments and calcium carbonate * Fade-resistant colors blend easily * Brilliant, velvety texture * Easy to hold square shape See More -
SoHo Urban Artist's Soft Pastel Sets of 10Save Up to48%Off list
Starting At: 15.19
…Metallic pastels are challenging to find and fall short of performance expectations. SoHo Artists' Soft Pastels release color readily, making them adaptable for fine artwork from traditional pastel painting to journaling and greeting card making. A great addition to your available supplies at an… Super Soft, Richly pigmented, Fluorescent, and Metallic Pastels! Many of the Fluorescent or Metallic pastels are challenging to find and fall short of performance expectations. SoHo Artists' Soft Pastels release color readily, making them adaptable for fine artwork from traditional pastel painting to journaling and greeting card making. A great addition to your available supplies at an incredible value. Both SoHo Artists' Soft Pastel Fluorescent and Metallic sets come in quality plastic tray boxes. Key Features: * Richly pigmented and vibrant * Each stick has a diameter of 0.4" and measures 2.68" long * Soft and smooth – they glide onto any artist surface * Great for use with any brand of soft pastel * Excellent artists' quality * Packaged in a plastic box for safekeeping * Perfect For: * Add interest and highlights * Traditional pastel painting * Mixed media, journaling, and greeting card making * Shading edges * Composition layouts * Sanded pastel paper * Students, amateurs, classrooms Soft Pastel Fluorescent Set of 10 – Colors include Fluorescent Yellow, Fluorescent Orange, Fluorescent Pink, Fluorescent Green, Fluorescent Red, Fluorescent Blue, Fluorescent Leaf Green, Fluorescent Deep Orange, Fluorescent Orange Red, and Fluorescent Purple. Soft Pastel Metallic Set of 10 – Colors include Metallic Yellow, Metallic Gold, Metallic Bronze, Metallic Copper, Metallic Red Ochre, Metallic Purple, Metallic Pink, Metallic Hookers Green, Metallic Black, and Metallic Silver. See More -
START Art: Soft & Oil Pastel Instructional DVDs for BeginnersSave Up to77%Off list
Starting At: 6.99
…with oil pastels. No more excuses: START art today! Artist - Dan Nelson Media - Oil Pastels Skill Level - Beginner Technique - How to START drawing with oil pastels DVD Title - "A Beginner's Guide to Soft Pastels" with Dan Nelson Description - It's time for you to pick up that soft pastel and "Stop… Get started drawing with oil or soft pastels today! DVD Title - "A Beginner's Guide to Oil Pastels" with Dan Nelson Description - Time to roll up your sleeve, grab your oil pastels and "Stop Thinking Art is Really Tough!" Join Dan "The Art Man" Nelson as he teaches a novice how to START drawing with oil pastels. Follow along with Dan as he goes through some warm up exercises and texturing techniques. This video features a step-by-step walk through of how to draw a majestic and colorful gold fish with oil pastels. No more excuses: START art today! Artist - Dan Nelson Media - Oil Pastels Skill Level - Beginner Technique - How to START drawing with oil pastels DVD Title - "A Beginner's Guide to Soft Pastels" with Dan Nelson Description - It's time for you to pick up that soft pastel and "Stop Thinking Art is Really Tough!" Join Dan "The Art Man" Nelson as he teaches a novice how to START drawing with soft pastels. Dan will go through such projects as a realistic baseball, snowy mountain scene, and a tropical frog. As you follow along you'll learn tips and techniques that'll show you how easy it really is. No more excuses: START art today! Artist - Dan Nelson Media - Soft Pastels Skill Level - Beginner Length - 62 minutes Technique - How to START drawing with soft pastels See More -
Caran d'Ache Neocolor II Aquarelle Water-Soluble Wax Pastel SetsSave Up to25%Off list
Starting At: 18.38
…water-solulable professional pastels. This set includes 40 Neocolor I wax based, water-resistant pastels and 40 Neocolor II water-solulable, wax based pastels.* Neocolor II Sets of 10, 15, 30, 40 or 84 - These sets of Caran D'ache Neocolor II Water-Soluble Wax Pastels include an excellent range of… Essential pastels for unbridled creative freedom! For everyone to use - students, artists, art lovers or the curious. Whatever your generation or artistic experience, all you need is the desire to create! Neocolor II Aquarelle Wax Pastels by Caran D'ache, are made of wax, but are water-soluble. They have a soft, velvety texture and they do not crumble. Their ultra-high pigment concentration, superior covering power, luminous colors and excellent lightfastness set them miles above similar products. Perfect for mixed media, wash drawing, rainbow techniques, stenciling and steel engraving, the Neocolor II Wax Pastels dissolve completely in water, never leaving clumps on your artwork.*PLEASE NOTE: Packaging styes may vary due to changes made by the vendor. Key Features:* Each stick measures 3/8" × 4"* Ultra-high pigment concentration* Superior covering power* Luminous colors and excellent lightfastness* Completely dissolve in water, so no clumps* 80 Piece Wooden Box Set: 40 Neocolor I & II Pastels - A treasure trove of color and the promise of creativity lies within the heirloom mahogany box of this unique set of water-resistant and water-solulable professional pastels. This set includes 40 Neocolor I wax based, water-resistant pastels and 40 Neocolor II water-solulable, wax based pastels.* Neocolor II Sets of 10, 15, 30, 40 or 84 - These sets of Caran D'ache Neocolor II Water-Soluble Wax Pastels include an excellent range of colors, handpicked by expert colorists and nestled in stylish tins.* Perfect For:* Mixed media* Wash* Drawing* Rainbow techniques* Stenciling and steel engraving Click on Yellow Icon in Product List for Full Set Contents and Details See More -
SoHo Urban Artist Soft Pastel Half Stick SetsSave Up to62%Off list
Starting At: 36.99
…consistency, SoHo Soft Pastel Half Sticks are perfect for layering and blending, whether in the studio or en plein air. Also, they are the perfect sets for students and teachers, supplying a vast array of colors at a modest investment. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced pastel artist, try… Super soft, super pigmented pastels in convenient half stick sets! Artist Soft Pastel Half Stick Sets are vibrant, luxurious sets of half stick soft pastels at an unbelievable value! These soft, buttery smooth pastels are highly pigmented and lightfast, and are the ideal introduction to soft pastels for artists who don't want to sacrifice quality for a reasonable price. The fact that these pastels are half stick size means a wider color palette can be obtained, and each set has a beautifully balanced rainbow selection of 48, 90, or 120 vibrant colors. With a soft and smooth consistency, SoHo Soft Pastel Half Sticks are perfect for layering and blending, whether in the studio or en plein air. Also, they are the perfect sets for students and teachers, supplying a vast array of colors at a modest investment. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced pastel artist, try SoHo Urban Artist Soft Pastel Half Stick Sets today — we're sure you'll be impressed! Key Features:* Super soft, velvety, vibrant colors* High degree of lightfastness* Fully pigmented* Measures 1.3" long* Goes on easily, blends easily Perfect For:* Layering & blending* Artists of all levels* Classrooms & workshops* Studio or Plein Air work* Mixed media pieces See More -
Global Arts Premier Sanded Pastel Paper Rolls & PochettesSave Up to39%Off list
Starting At: 26.53
Truly Unique, Archival Quality Pastel Paper Made From 100% Cotton! Global Art Pastel Premier Sanded Paper is double primed and coated with aluminum oxide to produce the perfect surface for pastel and other dry media use. This double priming culminates in a unique type of 100% cotton paper that is… Truly Unique, Archival Quality Pastel Paper Made From 100% Cotton! Global Art Pastel Premier Sanded Paper is double primed and coated with aluminum oxide to produce the perfect surface for pastel and other dry media use. This double priming culminates in a unique type of 100% cotton paper that is archival quality and extremely durable. It is able to withstand up to 25 layers of pastel and scrubbing and reworking. It is not only ideal for pastels, but is also used by many artists with media such as oils, acrylics, colored pencil and even charcoal. Made in the U.S.A. Key Features:* 100% Cotton, archival quality* Available in 3 different grits* sheets, rolls, and pochettes* Made in the USA Perfect For:* Multiple layers of pastel* Pastels, oils, acrylics* Graphite and charcoal* Scrubbing and reworking See More -
Caran d'Ache Neocolor I Permanent Wax Pastel SetsSave Up to25%Off list
Starting At: 28.69
…and water-soluble professional wax pastels. This set includes 40 Neocolor I wax based, water-resistant permanent wax pastels and 40 Neocolor II water-soluble, wax based wax pastels. * Neocolor I Set of 15 or 30 - These sets of Caran D'ache Neocolor I pastels include an excellent range of colors,… The professional and permanent water-resistant wax based pastel! These top quality water-resistant wax pastels are suitable for professional artists and illustrators, as well as students and hobbyists. Although these wax pastels, formally called crayons, are water-resistant, they are soluble in turpentine and encaustic on hot metal. Each color exhibits exceptional covering power and excellent lightfastness. Every set comes in an easy to store red metal box or handsome wooden case. Usable on various materials: paper, canvas, cardboard, glass, wood, leather, fabric, stone and more! Each stick is 3/8" diameter × 4" long. * Neocolor I & II Wooden Box Set - A treasure trove of color and the promise of creativity lies within the heirloom mahogany box of this unique set of water-resistant and water-soluble professional wax pastels. This set includes 40 Neocolor I wax based, water-resistant permanent wax pastels and 40 Neocolor II water-soluble, wax based wax pastels. * Neocolor I Set of 15 or 30 - These sets of Caran D'ache Neocolor I pastels include an excellent range of colors, handpicked by expert colorists. You Might Also Like Your favorite professional crayons are now permanent and water-soluble! Caran D'ache Neocolor II Wax Pastel Sets See More -
Conté À Paris Pastel Pencils & Pencil SetsSave Up to35%Off list
Starting At: 2.47
…the highest quality supplies available. These pastel pencils are no different! Featuring generous, 5mm diameter leads, Conté Pastel Pencils and Patel Pencil Sets are the perfect complement to soft pastels, with a smooth color core that is harder than standard pastel — perfect… Professional lightfast pastel pencils for vibrant, detailed art! Conté à Paris have been crafting fine drawing materials for over two centuries, and artists the world over recognize them as some of the highest quality supplies available. These pastel pencils are no different! Featuring generous, 5mm diameter leads, Conté Pastel Pencils and Patel Pencil Sets are the perfect complement to soft pastels, with a smooth color core that is harder than standard pastel — perfect for fine lines and detailed work. The brilliant colors are richly pigmented and lightfast, and the balanced, 48-color range is infinitely blendable for a rainbow of shades. With their centuries of experience, it's no wonder that Conté have produced a line of superior pastel pencils — a true artists' medium! Key Features:* Vibrant pencils with pastel core* Lightfast pigments, maximum results* 5mm diameter lead* Harder than soft pastels* 48 color range* Also available in sets Perfect For:* Fine lines and meticulous work* Adding detail to pastel paintings* Fine art and illustrations* All pastel artists! Pastel Pencil Sets: Set box designs allow you to easily view, use and store each item within Pastel Pencil Sets: 2 Black Pencils, 2 White Pencils See More -
SoHo Urban Artist Jumbo Artists' Street Pastel SetsSave Up to77%Off list
Starting At: 10.08
…Street Painting to a Higher Level! Specially formulated pastels, designed for painting on pavement and sidewalks! SoHo Urban Artist Jumbo Artists’ Street Pastels have the same brilliant, rich pigments as our SoHo Artists’ Jumbo Soft Pastels, but are formulated for maximum durability to use on rugged… Taking Street Painting to a Higher Level! Specially formulated pastels, designed for painting on pavement and sidewalks! SoHo Urban Artist Jumbo Artists’ Street Pastels have the same brilliant, rich pigments as our SoHo Artists’ Jumbo Soft Pastels, but are formulated for maximum durability to use on rugged street terrain. They perform fantastically for creating wall murals on cement, concrete block, or brick. This formulation is super vibrant and allows for blending, producing even wear and less crumbling. This set of 20 is a superb color palette to showcase your public works! Key Features: * Formulated for pavement brilliance * Less crumbling, better wear * Non-toxic Formulation * Stick 1" diameter, 2.7" length Perfect For: * Street art festivals * Concrete, blacktop, pavement * Children, students, adults * Chalkboards and blackboards 88482 Soho Jumbo Street Pastels Set of 20: This set includes White, Beige, Brilliant Yellow, Deep Yellow, Golden Yellow, Orange, Crimson, Brown Red, Light Brown, Light Peachblow, Verdant, Leaf Green, Light Blue, Blue, Light Ultramarine, Violet, Brown, Burnt Umber, Warm Grey 4, Deep Black See More -
Faber-Castell Oil PastelsSave Up to10%Off list
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…pastels for kids! Oil pastels are no longer just for the pros! Faber-Castell now introduces their line of kid's oil pastels. Available at great prices in sets of 12 and 24, these oil pastels easily glide across paper surfaces, teaching kids about textures and art techniques! With these oil pastels,… Draw, mix and smudge with these premium quality oil pastels for kids! Oil pastels are no longer just for the pros! Faber-Castell now introduces their line of kid's oil pastels. Available at great prices in sets of 12 and 24, these oil pastels easily glide across paper surfaces, teaching kids about textures and art techniques! With these oil pastels, kids can draw, mix and disperse colors with their fingers by smudging. Non-toxic and safe for kids ages 5+, Faber-castell's kid's oil pastels are rich in color and super smooth. Each set comes with a convenient carrying case-- great for easy storage, road trips, school projects or at home! Key Features: * Premium oil pastels for kids * Available in sets of 12 or 24 * Rich colors and smooth application * Non-Toxic, recommended for 5+ years old * Storage case included Perfect For: * Teaching kids about textures and art techniques * Road Trips, school projects, art at home and easy storage * Drawing, mixing colors and dispersing colors by smudging See More -
Sennelier Oil Pastels Standard And Grande PastelsSave Up to35%Off list
Starting At: 17.39
…oil pastels, designed to paint on any substrate! The world's finest oil pastels were their first, originally created in 1949 by Henri Sennelier for Pablo Picasso. Picasso, a frequent patron of Henri’s art supply shop across from the Louvre, was looking for a vibrant colored pastel he could… The world's finest oil pastels, designed to paint on any substrate! The world's finest oil pastels were their first, originally created in 1949 by Henri Sennelier for Pablo Picasso. Picasso, a frequent patron of Henri’s art supply shop across from the Louvre, was looking for a vibrant colored pastel he could use to paint on anything, giving examples of wood, metals, paper, canvas, etc. Picasso enjoyed the immediacy of children’s crayons and soft pastels, but wanted to be able to use their freer, gestural qualities on all surfaces, and wanted them to be professional quality and lightfast. Sennelier’s first oil pastels have since been the hallmark and long-time standard of the medium. Trusted and loved by masters like Picasso and Henri Goetz, these luscious pastels are tried and true, and will impress you with their quality and serve you well in all your artistic endeavors! Key Features:* Standard and Grande Size* Range of 120 Vibrant Colors, including iridescent, metallic, fluorescent colors* Sennelier pastels are acid-free and can be applied to any surface* Highly pigmented and lightfast* Draw on virtually any surface!* Unlike oil paint, substrates do not require priming* Soft, creamy application of color* Available in open stock or boxed sets Perfect For:* Sketching in Color* Mixed Media Artists* Professional Artists* Air Travel (no restrictions)* Plein Air - no need to lug brushes, solvents, palette, etc.!* Gifts for the artist who has everything Sennelier Oil Pastels are available in 2 sizes for multiple applications: 1. Standard size, which at around 2 9/16" long by 3/8" in diameter are already 20% larger than most regular size oil pastels, and the new large 2. Grande size – a whopping 5" long by 3/4" in diameter, the equivalent of 8 regular oil pastels and perfect for large scale work! The entire luminous 120-color range is available individually in both sizes, and the Standard size is also available in boxes of 5 pastels Creamy, lightfast, and vibrant, Sennelier Oil Pastels use the same high quality pigments and high pigment loads as their other lines, combined with a pure, synthetic binding medium and mineral wax. As the binding medium does not oxidize, it will not jeopardize the artwork’s film stability or surface. They are acid-free, so there is no need to prime any surface as a preventative barrier for protection against deterioration from acid. The neutral pH mineral wax provides a remarkably creamy texture that will never harden or yellow, thus providing excellent adhesion to any support, without ever fearing cracking. They may be thinned with spike lavender oil, turpentine, or mineral spirits to make washes or soften drawing strokes, or blended with the Transparent Blending Medium stick for a wide array of effects. They are the ideal medium for artists on the go, as sets can be taken on airplanes without any restrictions since they contain no solvents or liquid oils like tubed paints. The open stock of both traditional sized sticks and Grande sticks boasts 120 vibrant colors, including iridescents, metallics, and fluorescents (fluorescents are not lightfast). Sennelier also produces selective sets that offer both assorted color range sets for broader work, and specific ranges dedicated to landscape, still life and portrait colors, both in sturdy Cardboard and Wood Box Sets, perfect for gift-giving or extensive travel. See More -
Caran d'Ache Soft PastelsSave Up toOff list
Starting At: 13.53
Lightfast pastels for permanent works of art Designed to last, high pigment concentration, these beefy, round Caran d'Ache Soft Pastels are made in Switzerland in a special process that produces a velvety smooth stroke without any hard spots. Their high concentration of pure artist pigments gives… Lightfast pastels for permanent works of art Designed to last, high pigment concentration, these beefy, round Caran d'Ache Soft Pastels are made in Switzerland in a special process that produces a velvety smooth stroke without any hard spots. Their high concentration of pure artist pigments gives all the colors an extremely vibrant hue with excellent covering power. All colors are lightfast for permanent works of art and adhere extremely well to paper allowing for a minimum amount of fixing. Although they are very soft they are not brittle so they crumble much less than other brands. They also carry an AP Non-Toxic seal making them safe for artists at all ages and skill levels. See More -
Holbein Oil PastelsSave Up to35%Off list
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…Pigments guarantee Brilliant Lasting Results! Holbein Artists’ Oil Pastels are soft, creamy, and fun to use. Endorsed by the Oil Pastel Association of America (OPA), Holbein Artists’ Oil Pastels move and feel like creamy chalk pastels minus the dust. The color lays down cleanly and evenly without… Quality Pigments guarantee Brilliant Lasting Results! Holbein Artists’ Oil Pastels are soft, creamy, and fun to use. Endorsed by the Oil Pastel Association of America (OPA), Holbein Artists’ Oil Pastels move and feel like creamy chalk pastels minus the dust. The color lays down cleanly and evenly without stickiness. You can mix the rich colors dry or with linseed oil. Holbein's unique manufacturing process involves computers and machines from start to finish. They guarantee color consistency by tracking pigment distribution and purity. The colors never completely dry out because Holbein suspends the pigments in a mixture of wax and mineral oil. These pastels provide brilliant results on paper and canvas. The large square stick shape is easy to hold and less prone to breakage. Spray fixative is unnecessary as it will only detract from the richness of the color. We recommend that you frame your mounted work behind glass for an extra layer of protection. Key Features: * Each oil pastel measures 3/8" square × 2-3/4" long * Endorsed by the Oil Pastel Association of America (OPA) * Beautiful range of colors * The pastel moves like chalk without the dust * Made by automated machines * Evenly distributed pigments * Pastels handle cleanly without stickiness * Contains a mixture of wax, refined mineral oil, and pigment * Inert color will not dry out or crack with age Perfect For: * Almost any ground * Use on top of dried acrylic and oil color * Amateur and professional artists! * Plein-air painting * Underpaintings for oil paintings * A gestural style of drawing * Oil pastel substrates do not require priming * Portraits, landscapes, and florals To view set colors: Click on the yellow circle icon See More -
Holbein Soft PastelsSave Up to35%Off list
Starting At: 20.87
Firm yet soft pastels, providing control with super blends Highly pigmented pastel colors with a smooth working character. Holbein Soft pastels square shape is ideal for line work, bold strokes and shading. Smaller size makes them easy to hold and less prone to breakage. Holbien, a world-wide… Firm yet soft pastels, providing control with super blends Highly pigmented pastel colors with a smooth working character. Holbein Soft pastels square shape is ideal for line work, bold strokes and shading. Smaller size makes them easy to hold and less prone to breakage. Holbien, a world-wide leading manufacture of high-quality artist products, is not only famous for their lines of paint, but also for their rich, brilliant pastels. Their lines of soft and oil pastels are made with only the finest pigments and are sure to be a delight for any artist. Made in Japan. Each Holbein Soft Pastel measures 2" long × 5/16" diameter. See More -
Unison Soft Pastels Grey ShadesSave Up to30%Off list
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Pastels That Are A True Work Of Art, Themselves! Unison Soft Pastels, developed by British artist John Hersey, began in the early ‘80s when he could not find the working qualities he was looking for in the factory made pastels that were on the market. Hersey was disappointed that the mass-produced… Pastels That Are A True Work Of Art, Themselves! Unison Soft Pastels, developed by British artist John Hersey, began in the early ‘80s when he could not find the working qualities he was looking for in the factory made pastels that were on the market. Hersey was disappointed that the mass-produced pastels broke too easily, were not consistent in texture, and didn’t suit his color vision as a painter. For several years he worked on handmade methods of production, the texture of his pigments in mixtures, and creating sensible color sequences. Once he finally felt satisfied and presented his pastels publicly, they were met with immediate enthusiasm! The pastels are created with superior-quality pigments in an 8 stage process, by a small staff of skilled artisans. Following a unique recipe for each custom created by John Hersey, all the dry pigments for the specific color being made are added to a bowl. Some specific recipes can call for up to 7 pigments! Pigments are then mixed carefully and binder is added where needed for the particular color’s properties— sometimes none is required. The mixture is thoroughly mixed to a thick consistency, and then spooned out in equal proportions onto sheets of blotting paper, resting until they are dry enough to handle. Drying time at this step can vary depending on pigment, and can take from a few minutes up to 24 hours. The spooned out portions are them squeezed to release excess water, to prepare them for rolling. Each portion is then carefully rolled into the pastel shape by hand, to give a unique texture that will help provide a consistent response. After drying slightly longer on the blotting paper, the rolled pastels are then cut exactly to size with a handmade cutting tool. After cutting, the pastels are gently placed on wire trays and dried overnight in a very gentle heat. They are then taken and stored in the packing room, to await hand-labeling. The handmade nature and precise, careful development and care of Unison Pastels make them ideally fashioned for the discerning artist. Unison’s complete range features 288 colors, utilizing many single and pure pigments, along with John Hersey's selective pigment blends. Unison Soft pastels are rolled without the use of extrusion, compression or heating, these pastels offer fluid lay-down of color with consistent creaminess and reliable softness. These lightfast, water-soluble pastels are available in multiple, carefully selected sets, neatly packaged with protective foam inserts. Key Features: * Hand rolled with no compression or heating * Minimal to no binder added for clearest, most vivid colors * Richly pigmented, lightfast colors * Consistent, smooth application and reliable softness Perfect For: * Discerning Pastel Artists * Artists looking for superior color, texture, and response * Pastelist seeking customized, unique colors * Fans of handmade pastels See More -
Cretacolor Carré Pastels & SetsSave Up to30%Off list
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…chalk pastels can be blended dry or dissolved with water and smudged on paper with a brush. Square hard pastels are less dusty than traditional soft pastels and are especially easy for children to handle and store. The 2¾" long by ¼" square pastel sticks are superb for pastel… Lightfast and brilliantly pigmented Creators all around the world acknowledge Cretacolor Hard Pastels for their vivid colors and high pigmentation. Uniquely all Cretacolor hard chalk pastels can be blended dry or dissolved with water and smudged on paper with a brush. Square hard pastels are less dusty than traditional soft pastels and are especially easy for children to handle and store. The 2¾" long by ¼" square pastel sticks are superb for pastel and watercolor surfaces. Key Features: * Artist quality * Rich color laydown * High pigmentation * Exceptionally lightfast * Velvet-soft, oil-free stroke * Chalk base * All colors are blendable * 2¾" long by ¼" square pastel sticks Perfect For: * Dry or wet blending * Smudge or dissolve with water * Aqueous techniques * Pastel and watercolor surfaces * Creating bold, crisp lines * Interesting effects * Classrooms and workshops See More -
Mungyo Gallery Water Soluble Oil PastelsSave Up to56%Off list
Starting At: 6.29
…For All Skill Levels And Ages! Mungyo Extra Soft Water-Soluble Oil Pastels will change what you thought about sketching and field painting, or even painting in the studio. Chock full of pigment! Artists find these Mungyo pastels exquisitely soft and buttery and marvel at how easily they can be… Professional Quality Sets For All Skill Levels And Ages! Mungyo Extra Soft Water-Soluble Oil Pastels will change what you thought about sketching and field painting, or even painting in the studio. Chock full of pigment! Artists find these Mungyo pastels exquisitely soft and buttery and marvel at how easily they can be blended with fingers, tortillions, or stomps. Add a brush and water to blend or thin beautifully, and achieve watercolor painting effects! Blend dry into dry with ease, blend dry into wet (applying dry and then adding water with a brush), and even use wet by dipping the pastel into the water first and then apply to the surface. Pastels can be layered dry or wet to develop almost any combination of effects! Key Features: * Buttery, creamy consistency * Easily blends wet or dry, thins with water for washes * Stick size 3-1/4" long, 1/2" diameter * Perfect For: * Drawing, sketching, and shading * Blending with a wet brush for smoother application * Wet or dry use See More -
Winsor & Newton Soft Pastels SetsSave Up to50%Off list
Starting At: 17.87
…pastels are perfectly matched to use with Winsor & Newton pastel paper pads or watercolor pads. We recommend using Winsor & Newton professional fixative spray to preserve and enjoy your work. Key Features: * Sets of 15 and 30 with convenient metal case * Wooden box set of 200 soft pastels *… Create the subtlest of layers and blends with these rich pastels! As experts in color for nearly 200 years, all our materials are made to the highest standard using quality art pigments. Each pastel stick is carefully wrapped by hand in translucent paper and labeled. The wrapper protects your fingers, and you can easily peel it away when you need more color. Winsor & Newton pastels are renowned for their rich, velvety colors and bendability. The intense colors can be worked into rough surfaces and blended with your fingers or a blending stump. The smaller sets come in a convenient metal tin case that keeps them clean and safe for use on the go. Our soft pastels are perfectly matched to use with Winsor & Newton pastel paper pads or watercolor pads. We recommend using Winsor & Newton professional fixative spray to preserve and enjoy your work. Key Features: * Sets of 15 and 30 with convenient metal case * Wooden box set of 200 soft pastels * Outstanding lightfastness * Smooth, creamy, uniform texture * Intense concentrated pigments * A broad range of colors for landscape, portrait, and still life Perfect For: * Serious pastel artists and students * Application over watercolor or acrylic work * Creating subtle layers and blends of color * Blending with your fingers or a blending stump * Use with textured pastel papers and boards * Winsor & Newton pastel paper pads or watercolor pads See More -
Mount Vision Soft Pastels & SetsSave Up to38%Off list
Starting At: 4.49
…the pastels possess a wonderfully soft and buttery feel. The pigment easily releases to the pastel surface with little resistance, allowing layers to build without becoming slick. Mount Vision Handmade Soft Pastels are consistently tested to achieve the best feel and color intensity for each pastel… Beautiful, hand-made soft pastels! Mount Vision Handmade Soft Pastels consist of the highest quality pigments with the addition of chalk, talc, or clay and binders. Various combinations, depending on pigment, create different handling properties. The Mount Vision Pastel Company was founded in 2000, by artist Karl Kelly (a former paint maker for a small oil paint company). Handmade in small batches in Mount Vision, New York, the pastels possess a wonderfully soft and buttery feel. The pigment easily releases to the pastel surface with little resistance, allowing layers to build without becoming slick. Mount Vision Handmade Soft Pastels are consistently tested to achieve the best feel and color intensity for each pastel color. Mount Vision utilizes both traditional and synthetic pigments, which make great substitutes for traditional painting pigments that are health hazards to use in pastels (such as cadmiums, cobalts, etc.) Mount Vision's manufacturing process is simple and straightforward, creating a truly handmade product with great love and care by dedicated craftsmen. First, the pigments and chalks(or other binder) are weighed out on a scale, and then placed in an industrial sized mixing bowl. The mixture is fully mixed to the consistency of cookie dough, and then put through a sausage stuffer, where it is extruded onto wood boards. The boards are placed outside to dry the long pastel lines a little, to firm them slightly before handling. Once ready, the pastel lines are cut to size and then carefully rolled by hand to create a more uniform shape. The finished pastels are then placed on a drying rack to cure before hand labeling. Key Features:* Created from the finest traditional and synthetic pigments* Handmade by craftsmen in small batches in the U.S.* Pastels possess a soft, “buttery” feel in use* No hazardous pigments used Perfect For:* Serious Pastel Artists* Artists supporting U.S. Made manufacturers* Pastelists desiring softer pastels* Handmade pastel aficionados The beauty of Mount Vision’s color selection and color values is by other manufacturers that make a handmade product. Drawing on his extensive painting and printmaking background, Karl Kelly carefully designed the color palettes and selections to create every color imaginable a pastelist could imagine, from the palest color values to the most vibrant brights and darkest darks. Sold in both open stock individually and as sets. Health and Safety Statement from Mount Vision Pastel Company: If you have any Health and Safety questions please do not hesitate to Call 888 413-2009. Your health is our biggest concern. At Mount Vision Pastels we use no heavy metal pigments such as Cobalt or Cadmium. Because of the nature of pastels, i.e.. drawing directly with the pigment with very little binder, I question the use of these pigments. With the advances in the manufacture of synthetic pigments I feel that there are alternatives available for use that will serve the artist as well without the possible side effects. That said probably the biggest concern for pastelists is the pigment dust created by them. Whenever possible it is better to clean dust with a wet rag, sponge, or paper towel than to sweep it up (which causes more dust). Care should be taken if using a vacuum as often the pigment is finer than the bag and can blow through causing quite a dust storm. See More -
Mungyo Gallery Semi-Hard Pastels & SetsSave Up to56%Off list
Starting At: 6.29
…blending of soft pastels, but with less mess and greater detail, semi-hard pastels are your dry media of choice! Mungyo Gallery Semi-Hard Pastels are a true artists' quality color, made from top grade pigments and the finest kaolin clay, bound into a firm yet still blendable pastel. Their excellent… When you want the vibrancy and ease of blending of soft pastels, but with less mess and greater detail, semi-hard pastels are your dry media of choice! Mungyo Gallery Semi-Hard Pastels are a true artists' quality color, made from top grade pigments and the finest kaolin clay, bound into a firm yet still blendable pastel. Their excellent lightfast ratings and expansive 120 color range makes Mungyo Semi-Hard Pastels an ideal choice for professional artists. Use the square cornered end for adding detail to paintings, or the broad flat sides for shading large areas — so many possibilities in one excellent pastel! Key Features:* Professional, artist grade semi-hard pastels* Finest pigments and kaolin clay* Lightfast and vibrant* Great for both detail and shading work* Perfect for students and experienced artists alike! * Cardboard Box Assorted Sets – Rainbows of semi-hard pastels in selections of 12, 24, 36, or 48 colors in cushioned boxes. * Cardboard Box Theme Sets – Your choice of 12 pastels in either Charcoal Black, Greys, or Earth Tones ideal for monochromatic drawings and sketches! * Wood Box Sets – Choose from 96 colors or the entire 120 color range of Mungyo Gallery Semi-Hard Pastels in deluxe hinged wooden boxes, perfect for gift-giving! See More -
Jack Richeson Yarka Pastels Wood Box SetsSave Up to42%Off list
Starting At: 46.32
Fine Pastels Imported From Russia If you're like many pastelists you have a variety of brands of pastels in your work area - but you can't afford to miss this one! Yarka's (by Jack Richeson) formulation process features durable, light resistant, finely ground mineral and earth pigments. These high… Fine Pastels Imported From Russia If you're like many pastelists you have a variety of brands of pastels in your work area - but you can't afford to miss this one! Yarka's (by Jack Richeson) formulation process features durable, light resistant, finely ground mineral and earth pigments. These high quality pigments are then combined with just the right amount of kaolin and Chasov Yar clay. Yarka brings you a marvelous range of colors in a medium water-soluble soft pastel. Available in 2 sets, all packaged in wood boxes. See More -
Richeson Hand-Rolled Standard Size Soft Pastels SetsSave Up to37%Off list
Starting At: 9.48
…any longer! Richeson Hand-Rolled Soft Pastels offer luxurious texture and incredibly rich colors in on innovative size suitable for studio or plein air work. The first whisper of a stroke on your surface will be enough to convince you that our pastel artisans have achieved what many hove reached… Luxurious texture and incredibly rich colors in a NEW innovative size New Standard Size! 1-3/8" stick size is long enough to easily hold and short enough to not require breaking. New size eliminates waste! No need to break the sticks any longer! Richeson Hand-Rolled Soft Pastels offer luxurious texture and incredibly rich colors in on innovative size suitable for studio or plein air work. The first whisper of a stroke on your surface will be enough to convince you that our pastel artisans have achieved what many hove reached for, but few have attained: a professional quality, pigment-rich soft pastel at an affordable price point. Our carefully crafted 500+ color range has been divided into creative color sets to meet every artistic need. New Standard Size! 1-3/8" stick size is long enough to easily hold and short enough to not require breaking! Key Features:* NEW Standard Size! 1-3/8" stick size* Sets come in: 20, 40, 80 & 120 pieces* Easy to hold and short enough to not require breaking* Luxurious texture and incredibly rich color* Hand-Rolled, handmade* Over 500 unique colors* Beautiful buttery texture* Does not crumble* Specialty Sets for: Portrait, Landscape, Nocturne, Color Wheel, Floral, Fur & Feathers, Value Spectrum and Colors Perfect For:* An innovative size suitable for studio or plein air work* Professional quality, pigment-rich soft pastels* Affordable prices* Less waste* Smooth or textured subtrates* Mixed media application* Long enough to easily hold and short enough to not require breaking. Set Contents: Click on the yellow icon next to each product below Value Spectrum SetsDiscover Richeson's Value Spectrum sets! The basic color divisions are separated into values, from 1 (darkest darks) to 10 (lightest lights). Instructors will quickly find these sets are essential in transitioning students' cognitive understanding of values to practical application. Artists working "en plein air" will appreciate having dark, middle and light value sets al the ready, helping lo overcome the challenges of differentiating values in sunlight. In the studio, the Value Spectrum sets allow the artist lo focus on color temperature transitions because the value matching has already been done. See More -
PanPastel™ Ultra Soft Artists' Painting PastelsSave Up to19%Off list
Starting At: 6.87
…pastel colors packed in a unique pan format (cake-like). PanPastel Colors Ultra Soft Artists' Painting Pastel Colors are artists' quality soft pastels uniquely packed in a pan format, so that the colors can be mixed and applied like paint, for new effects in pastels, and to make difficult pastel… Ultra Soft, Low Dust, Lightfast, Highly Pigmented Pastels packed in a unique pan format (cake-like) PanPastel Colors are professional artists’ quality soft pastel colors packed in a unique pan format (cake-like). PanPastel Colors Ultra Soft Artists' Painting Pastel Colors are artists' quality soft pastels uniquely packed in a pan format, so that the colors can be mixed and applied like paint, for new effects in pastels, and to make difficult pastel techniques easier! PanPastel Colors are the softest pastels in the world. Each color of PanPastels is loaded with the highest quality pigments; and is made using a unique manufacturing process requiring minimal binder and fillers, resulting in rich, ultra soft and low dust colors. PanPastel Colors are fully compatible with traditional pastel sticks, fixatives and surfaces; and with other artists' colors for mixed media work. 9 ml Pans contain approx. 35% more material than the average pastel stick. Versatile and easy to use PanPastel for a variety of techniques! See Videos for Techniques Key Features:* Great for pastel washes, backgrounds and under paintings* Use for dry-in-dry techniques - mix and blend like paint* Ultra thin "glazing" layers won't overfill the "tooth"* Control painterly effects, from intense to delicate pastel marks* Blend and apply dry color like fluid paint* Can be mixed and applied like paint Perfect For:* Painting & Drawing* Painting (with & without pastel sticks, pencils and other media* Drawing – for sketching & blocking-in drawings* Subtractive (reductive) techniques – tone paper with PanPastel then subtract drawing using an eraser* Underpaintings e.g. initial sketch for paintings* Backgrounds e.g. for colored pencils* Color studies prior to painting in other media e.g. oils* Use PanPastel to Enhance Watercolor Paintings Which surfaces should I use with PanPastel? An important characteristic of PanPastel Colors is that they work well on SO many different surfaces - from very low tooth to high tooth. E.g. from delicate surfaces through to toothy pastel (sand-paper) surfaces and everything in between…drawing papers, pastel papers, canvas, vellum, watercolor papers, print-making papers, cardstock, digital/ink-jet papers (matt) etc. Also, because they are not wet, PanPastel Colors don’t cause lightweight papers to “buckle”, and the Sofft sponge tools are gentle on delicate papers such as Japanese handmade papers. Each artist normally gravitates towards his or her own preferred surface. Don’t limit yourself – experiment! Some examples of how PanPastel looks on different surfaces are shown at our substrates page. Our gallery also shows the variety of surfaces being used by artists with PanPastel. See More
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