Soft Pastels

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Soft pastels are a must-have for any all-encompassing art collection. These loaded pastels pack in lots of pigment, and we’ve got an extensive colour palette to choose from. With soft pastels art, you can expect to make bigger, bolder details on your pieces — but they’re also ideal for adding final touches when you just need something to tie your project together. Discover more about our leading collection of soft pastels, and make this media the next addition to your art kit. ***** Mastering the necessary technique for soft pastels is simple As with all pastels, soft pastels are so easy to get to grips with. They’re the go-to option for artists looking to create impressionist-inspired pieces, using effortless strokes that create the illusion of movement and spontaneity — if you want your artwork to have an all-round more vivid feel to it, then this is the perfect approach to take! Regardless of whether you’ve worked with pastels before or not, we can assure you that soft pastels drawing and painting is all about your own flair, making it simple to incorporate into your own style. Soft pastels can be blended easily, and they’re suitable for use on a variety of surfaces including textured pastel pads , painting canvases and sketching pads. Soft pastels drawing and painting techniques can also be elevated by pairing the pastels with other mark-making medias, including watercolour paints , acrylic paints , and even polymer clay. Soft pastels can bring out so many unique finishes to your work, so don’t be afraid of experimenting with this versatile media. If you’ve got something else in mind, but you still want to give pastel art a go, be sure to check out our drawing pastels , compressed charcoal and water-soluble pastels — then find any must-have extras from our range of pastel and charcoal accessories. Make a mark with our vibrant soft pastels The soft pastels in our collection are all produced to in line with meticulous quality standards — from being completely free