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Art Pastels

We’ve got a huge variety of oil pastels and soft pastels to choose from in a vast spectrum of vibrant colours. Art pastels let you apply pigment straight onto a surface without a brush. Smudge or blend using your fingers to create dynamic and colourful artwork.

FAQs About Pastels

Pastels come in soft, hard, oil, and pencil forms. Soft pastels offer vibrant colour and blendability; oil pastels are creamy and permanent; hard pastels suit fine detail.

Use textured or toothy paper like pastel paper, sanded paper, or velour. These surfaces grip pigment better and enhance layering and blending.

Blend using fingers, paper stumps, or soft cloths. Light pressure and circular strokes help merge colours smoothly. Avoid over-blending to retain vibrancy.

Yes, apply fixative spray lightly between layers and after finishing. This helps prevent smudging and preserves the artwork over time.

Yes, pastels are beginner-friendly. They allow intuitive colour mixing and direct application without brushes. Start with student-grade sets for easy practice.

Store flat in a protective sleeve or frame behind glass with a mount. Avoid touching the surface, as pastel remains vulnerable to smudging without proper care.

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