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Rembrandt Half Stick Soft Pastel Sets

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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… 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 Standard Soft Pastel Sets

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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

Mungyo Gallery Extra-Fine Soft Pastel Sets

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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… 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

Unison Soft Pastel Sets

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…color, texture, and response* Pastelist seeking customized, unique colors* Fans of handmade pastels Due to the handmade nature of these pastels, sizes may vary slightly. The approximate size of each pastel should be: Standard pastel L: 5cm w: 1.2cm and the Half stick pastel L: 2.5cm w: 1.2cm 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 Due to the handmade nature of these pastels, sizes may vary slightly. The approximate size of each pastel should be: Standard pastel L: 5cm w: 1.2cm and the Half stick pastel L: 2.5cm w: 1.2cm See More

Faber-Castell Goldfaber Soft Pastel Set

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Created for University Students, this quality set of soft pastels is a sure bet and a fantastic value for any artist. Each stick is richly pigmented, smooth working, and delectably soft. The square shape of each pastel gives you a nice edge to work with, and the set comes in a cardboard box with… Created for University Students, this quality set of soft pastels is a sure bet and a fantastic value for any artist. Each stick is richly pigmented, smooth working, and delectably soft. The square shape of each pastel gives you a nice edge to work with, and the set comes in a cardboard box with complete with a protective cardboard sleeve. See More

Rembrandt Full Stick Soft Pastel Sets

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…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… 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

SoHo Urban Artist Soft Pastel Half Stick Set of 120 - Assorted Colors

SoHo Urban Artist Soft Pastel Half Stick Set of 120 - Assorted Colors

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Assorted Colors 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

Sennelier Soft Pastel Half Stick Set Portrait Dark

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Portrait Colors Color-themed sets of Bold, lightfast, water-soluble pastels! Sennelier uses only the purest pigments and natural binders to create lightfast, water-soluble Half-Stick pastels. Formed painstakingly by hand, the pastels are placed in special molds and left to air dry. No fillers or clays are used. Sennelier soft pastels are so soft that a gentle stroke will deliver a bold, rich line of color. Each pastel half stick measures 1-1/4" long x 1/2" in diameter. Pastel sets are packaged with a snug-fitting foam insert that protects each half-stick. Sennelier offers a variety of color-themed sets. With a curated half-stick set, you get twice as many pastels for the money and get to sample a wide range of vivid colors. The Sennelier Half-Stick sets are available in nine color themes. Each pastel set provides plenty of color inspiration. Key Features: * Super soft, velvety, vibrant colors * Nine color theme sets * Half stick measures 1-1/4" long x 1/2" in diameter * High-quality pure pigments * Natural transparent binder * Lightfast * No fillers or clays are used * Nested in a foam-lined box to avoid breakage Perfect For: * Serious pastel artists * Drawing bold rich lines * Application over water media * Layering and blending * Studio or Plein air work * Textured or sanded pastel papers * Mixed media application * Uncomplicated, spontaneous creativity Emerald Sea: The perfect combination of blue and green hues allows for the various nuances of an emerald sea. You can use the blues for light enhancement while the greens bring the appropriate depth. Colors include #256, #722, #730, #259, #468, and #957. Seaside: This set is great for taking on a family beach vacation. The Seaside group has blues and earth tones to portray the beach feeling. You can use the white to bring out the light of a Summer day. Colors include #259, #502, #479, #453, #115, and #484. Dark Skin Tones: Sketching a Portrait is not an easy task. However, the carefully selected hues allow for a genuine rendering of the facial expression of a model. The juxtaposition of colors combined with careful blending will achieve stunning results. Colors include #412, #442, #406, #61, #131, and #439. Pale Skin Tones: Sketching a Portrait is not an easy task. However, the carefully selected hues allow for a genuine rendering of the facial expression of a model. The juxtaposition of colors combined with careful blending will achieve stunning results. Colors include #904, #366, #686, #264, #406, and #52. Winter Landscape: Perfect for creating a simple winter landscape. The six-color assortment enables you to give depth to the artwork while creating an ethereal look to the snow. Colors include #714, #525, #428, #210, #137, and #394. Autumn Landscape: Imagine an autumnal forest filled with luminous reddish tones. You can use this selection of pastels to produce a complete Fall landscape. Colors include #37, #297, #754, #191, #46, and #239. Summer Sky: The six blue and white hues are perfect for creating a Summer sky filled with light and contrast. Colors include #395, #714, #257, #423, #525, and #392. Stormy Sky: The perfect assortment of colors to render the intensity of a stormy sky. The mix of opaque and transparent colors creates a stunning finish. Colors include #133, #500, #479, #756, #285, and #504. See More

Beginner Pastel Sets

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…dedicated pastel artist looking for the definitive pastel collection, it can be found right here. From water-soluble pastel sticks to artists' oil pastels and the top of the line in professional soft pastels, these sets are sure to expand your pastel painting horizons! * Soft and oil pastel sets for… Soft pastel sets, accessories and more! Pastel artwork is truly a blend of both drawing and painting skills, and can create works of depth and beauty. Here we've collected sets of some of the finest pastels available on the market today, and combined them with painting surfaces and tools to create the ultimate in complete pastel kits! Whether you're just starting out in pastels and want to try just a few, or are already a dedicated pastel artist looking for the definitive pastel collection, it can be found right here. From water-soluble pastel sticks to artists' oil pastels and the top of the line in professional soft pastels, these sets are sure to expand your pastel painting horizons! * Soft and oil pastel sets for amateur and professional artists alike * Wide ranges of vibrant colors * Some kits include boards, paper, fixative, accessories and more * Make the ideal gift for any pastel artist * Everything you need to create beautiful paintings in pastels! To view set contents, please click on the yellow "T" icon next to the product listing. See More

Sennelier Extra Soft Pastel Cardboard Box Set of 30 - Assorted Colors, Half-Sticks

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Assorted Colors Sennelier Extra Soft Pastel Sets utilize a deep and rich history of color! In 1887, a huge supporter of the arts named Gustave Sennelier opened his artist’s supply store “Maison Sennelier” directly across from the Louvre in Paris, France. Sennelier was a talented chemist by trade, but through his love of art had a sharply honed eye for value and color. His extensive background researching and studying pigment origins led him to create his own personal pigment mixtures to sell directly to his customers (initially he sold his paints through existing manufacturers). His friendships with prominent artists of the day (whether already famous or yet undiscovered) and his fierce loyalty to them and their craft resulted in creating multiple mediums designed specifically for them. At the turn of the 20th century, Gustave dedicated three years of development to create an extra soft pastel for his friend and patron, artist Edgar Degas. His goal was to create a stick with the highest amount of pigment possible, adding only the transparent binder of gum arabic (a watercolor binder) and mineral fines to change the gradients of the colors (increasing amounts as the pastel stick lightens towards white). The use of the gum arabic creates a soft pastel that can also be wetted once on the substrate, and spread like a watercolor. With a total of 525 colors and the largest chromatic range offered in soft pastels, their vibrancy and brightness can attributed to not containing clays, like other brands. Pastel artists everywhere revere Sennelier especially for their mellow and deep dark tones compared to other makers, likely due to their higher pigment concentration with little filler. The cylindrical pastel mold used by Sennelier in the manufacturing process does not compress the pastel paste, instead merely forming the uniform shape (which now features a larger diameter stick than before for added strength, while maintaining the soft nature of the pastel). Sticks are dried naturally in the open air for 4 weeks for a uniform softness throughout the pastel. Using Sennelier Soft Pastels utilizes a deep and rich history of color, backed up by one of the most dedicated craftsman to color in history. Artists who relied on his and his son Gustave’s expertise and experience achieved fame through their artworks, like Paul Gaugin, Modigliani, Monet, Cezanne, Degas, Picasso, Chagall, Salvador Dali, and so many more. Give yourself the treat designed for the pastel master Degas himself, and choose Sennelier for the finest quality soft pastels available! Key Features: * Available in multiple sets for all budgets * Specially selected sets for landscape, portrait, or still life * Originally created by Sennelier for master pastellist Edgar Degas * Renowned for deep and dark colors due to high pigment load * Available in cardboard and wood box sets for travel Perfect For: * Serious Pastel Artists * Application over watercolor or acrylic * Use with textured and sanded pastel papers and boards * Traveling, does not fall under airline restrictions * As gifts for the artist who has everything * Half Sticks Measure 1 1/14” long x 5/8” diameter (unwrapped in a slightly larger, squared shape to prevent breakage) * Standard Sticks measure 2 ½” long x ½” diameter * Half Stick Black Wood Box Sets of 60 & 120 -  these Sennelier best selling half stick soft pastels are now available in chic black wood boxes, perfect for gift giving. Opening the ebony box of these luminous colors inspires creation! * Plein Air Landscape Half Stick Set of 80 -  Sennelier has a rich history of providing Plein Air painters like Cezanne with their pastels, giving him the ability to produce the vibrant, rich landscape works he is known for. This 80 color half stick Plein Air collection has been carefully selected for its’ simplicity and ability to mix a full spectrum of landscape color, without carrying the extra weight of too many pastels in the field. Half sticks are great for making broad strokes, to cover larger areas more quickly. * Voyage Set of 10 - This Voyage pastel set features 10 professional quality half-stick soft pastels by Sennelier. Handmade since 1900 these extra-fine pastels have unparalleled softness and pigment intensity providing each stroke with brilliant color. Enclosed in a sturdy metal tin for protection, each set also includes 3 sheets of pastel card, a graphite pencil and a pastel brush. * Value Sets of 80 - Available in  sets of 80 Assorted Colors and 80 Landscape Colors, these value sets also include a 10-Pack of UArt Pastel Paper and a Creative Mark 12x16" Mesh Zipper Bag! * Vintage Set of 12 - This unique limited edition set is the perfect way to celebrate Sennelier's 125th anniversary! Includes 12 soft pastels in the same original range as chosen by the company's founder, Gustave Sennelier, packaged in a vintage style cardboard box. A great gift for any artist! *  Luxury Wood Box Set of 525 - This new Limited Edition Set celebrates Sennelier's 125th Anniversary of making the highest quality art mediums! Includes the entire range of standard stick Soft Pastels (one of each color), beautifully housed in a gorgeous convenient tiered box, featuring individual pastel drawers. An amazing gift set for serious artists! See More

Schmincke Soft Pastels and Sets

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…Key Features: * Pastels measure 2-1/2" long × 1/2" diameter * Handmade pastel sticks and sets of pastels * Soft as velvet application * Exceptionally vibrant colors * Highly concentrated artists’ pigments * Minimum binder content * Maximum lightfastness Perfect For: * Serious pastel artists * Use… Silky-soft, handmade pastels. Highest possible concentration of pure fine ground pigments! Working with Schmincke’s extra-soft pastels is a real painting experience rather than a simple drawing experience. These multi-purpose handmade pastel stick contain the highest possible concentration of pure fine ground pigments and minimal binder content. As a result of the recipe and handmade formulation, Schmincke extra-fine pastels have an incredibly soft and velvety color application without any crumbling or breaking. The use of machinery is avoided during the manufacturing process, and sorting by hand is the only way Schmincke can guarantee quality, smoothness, and color consistency. All colors are highly lightfast and fade-resistant, and each set features a well-balanced selection of assorted colors for painting any subject! Key Features: * Pastels measure 2-1/2" long × 1/2" diameter * Handmade pastel sticks and sets of pastels * Soft as velvet application * Exceptionally vibrant colors * Highly concentrated artists’ pigments * Minimum binder content * Maximum lightfastness Perfect For: * Serious pastel artists * Use with textured and sanded pastel papers and boards * Sketching in color * Application over dried watercolor or acrylic * Travel: pastels do not fall under airline restrictions * As gifts for the artist who has everything   Assorted Cardboard Box Set of 10: includes White, Permanent Yellow 2 Light, Orange Light, Permanent Red 1 Pale, Scarlet, Ultramarine Deep, May Green, Gold Ochre, Vandyke Brown, and Cold Grey. Landscape Cardboard Box Set of 15: includes White, Titanium Yellow, Ochre Light, Burnt Green Earth, Burnt Sienna, May Green, Olive Green 1, Leaf Green Deep, Greenish Grey 2, Neutral Grey, Cobalt Blue Hue, Bluish Violet, Reddish Violet Deep, Ultramarine Light, Cold Grey. Portrait Cardboard Box Set of 15: includes Gold Ochre, Flesh Ochre, Gold Ochre, Pozzuoli Earth, Pozzuoli Earth, Burnt Sienna, English Red, Vermilion, Rose Madder, Bluish Violet, Permanent Yellow 1 Lemon, Bohemian Green, Greenish Grey, Vandyke Brown, and Walnut Brown. Landscape Cardboard Box Set of 30: includes Neutral Grey, Sepia Brown, Pozzuoli Earth, Ochre Light, Ochre Light, Permanent Yellow 2 Light, Permanent Yellow 3 Deep, Gold Ochre, Flesh Ochre, Caput Mortuum Deep, Permanent Red 3 Deep, Deep Violet, Deep Violet, Ultramarine Light, Ultramarine Deep, Ultramarine Deep, Cobalt Blue Hue, Cobalt Turquoise, Bluish Green, Grey Blue 1, Olive Green 1, May Green, Olive Green 2, Mossy Green 2, Leaf Green Deep, Neutral Grey, Neutral Grey, Walnut Brown, Reddish Grey, and Cold Grey. Assorted Wood Box Set of 45: includes Permanent Yellow 1 Lemon, Permanent Yellow 2 Light, Permanent Yellow 3 Deep, Permanent Yellow 3 Deep, Orange Light, Orange Deep, Permanent Red 1 Pale, Vermilion, Scarlet, Permanent Red 3 Deep, Madder Lake, Madder Lake, Quinacridone Violet, Purple 1, Deep Violet, Ultramarine Deep, Prussian Blue, Ultramarine Deep, Cobalt Blue Hue, Cobalt Blue Hue, Cobalt Blue Hue, Bluish Green, Cold Green 1, Leaf Green Deep, Olive Green Deep, Olive Green 1, Leaf Green 2, May Green, May Green, May Green, White, Neutral Grey, Caput Mortuum Pale, Flesh Ochre, Ochre Light, Gold Ochre, Brown Ochre, Burnt Green Earth, English Red, Vandyke Brown, Vandyke Brown, Serious Black, Cold Grey, Grey Blue 1, and Cold Grey. Master Deluxe Wood Box Set of 400 The complete assortment includes 400 assorted colors classified in 80 rows with 5 colors each. The range also contains five additional pearl luster effect colors. An amazing treat for any serious pastel artist! All Deluxe wood box sets of Schmincke soft pastels Stained Walnut See More