Pastel
Shop Our Selection of Pastels Art Supplies
Artist Corner is your go-to destination for pastel art supplies. Our online store is stocked with a variety of pastel sets that are perfect for every artist. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional, pastels are a fun and versatile medium to add to your collection.
Discover the Perfect Pastel Set for Every Artist
At Artist Corner, you’ll find a variety of pastel sets from the best brands, including Caran Dache/Creative Art, PRISMACOLOR, Stabilo, and many more. We offer a selection of open stock pastels from these brands online, as well as a selection of sets that are perfect for getting started with pastels.
What are Pastels? Exploring the Basics
Pastels are a dry medium that is made of pure pigment and a binder. They come in a few different forms including soft pastels, oil pastels, and hard pastels. What makes pastels unique is that they contain no liquid binder, which means that the colors are more pure and the pigments are more concentrated.
Soft Pastels: Rich Colors and Smooth Application
Soft pastels are the most popular form of pastels and the medium that most people think of when they hear the word pastel. They have a high concentration of pigment and a low amount of binder, which gives them a soft and velvety texture. This also makes them very easy to blend, which is why they are a favorite medium for many artists.
Oil Pastels: Bold and Versatile
Oil pastels are a more modern medium that was developed in the 1920s. They are similar to soft pastels in that they have a high concentration of pigment and a low amount of binder, but the binder is oil instead of dry powder.
Oil pastels are a great medium for artists who love the look of soft pastels but don’t love the mess. Because oil pastels have a binder, they are much less dusty than soft pastels.
Hard Pastels: Detailed and Precise Artwork
Hard pastels, also known as pastel pencils, are a more precise medium that is great for detailed artwork. They have a higher amount of binder than soft pastels, which gives them a harder texture. This also makes them less prone to breaking, which is why they are often sold in pencil form.
Hard pastels are a great medium for artists who love the look of soft pastels but are looking for a more precise medium. They can be used to create detailed artwork and are also great for outlining and adding final details to soft pastel artwork.
Shop the selection of pastels online today at Artist Corner and get started on your next masterpiece!
