Unison Colour Handmade Half Stick Soft Pastels — 16 Pastel Starter Set

The Unison Colour Handmade Half Stick Soft Pastels — 16 Pastel Starter Set offers artists a selection of vibrant, high-quality soft pastels. These pastels are handmade in Northumberland using traditional pigments such as cadmiums, cobalts, and natural earths. With minimal binder, they provide a truly soft and smooth application, ideal for creating intense, unmuddied colours. Each pastel measures approximately 2.5 cm long and 1.2 cm wide, with slight variations due to their handmade nature. The set includes 16 assorted colours, carefully chosen to provide a balanced range for artwork. The pastels are water-soluble and feature excellent lightfastness, making them suitable for professional use. Their fluency and responsiveness to touch allow for delicate detailing or bold strokes, catering to various artistic styles. This starter set is perfect for both beginners and experienced artists looking to explore Unison's high-quality pastels. The compact half-stick size makes them convenient for travel or smaller works, while the pure pigments ensure vibrant, long-lasting results on mixed media or pastel paper.