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Unison Soft Pastel SetsSave Up to36%Off list
Starting At: 45.59
…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… 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 -
Pan Pastel Ultrasoft Compact Dawn Emerson Collection Set of 40Save Up to30%Off list
Starting At: 9.62
Assorted Colors Ultra Soft, Low Dust, Lightfast, Highly Pigmented Pastel Cakes! PanPastel Ultra Soft Pastels are professional artists’ quality soft pastel colors packed in a unique pan format (cake-like). PanPastels are fully compatible with traditional pastel sticks, fixatives and surfaces; and with other artists' colors for mixed media work. 9 ml Pans contain approx. 35% more material than the average pastel stick. PanPastels are loaded with the highest quality pigments; and is made using a unique manufacturing process requiring minimal binder and fillers, resulting in rich, ultra soft and low dust colors. PanPastel Colors are fully compatible with traditional pastel sticks, fixatives and surfaces; and with other artists' colors for mixed media work. 9 ml Pans contain approx. 35% more material than the average pastel stick. Versatile and easy to use PanPastel for a variety of techniques. Use for dry-in-dry techniques—mix and blend like paint! Key Features:* Great for pastel washes, backgrounds and under paintings* Use for dry-in-dry techniques—mix and blend like paint* Ultra thin "glazing" layers won't overfill the "tooth"* Control painterly effects—from intense to delicate pastel marks* Blend and apply dry color like fluid paint* Can be mixed and applied like paint Perfect For:* Painting & Drawing* Painting (with & without pastel sticks, pencils and other media* Drawing – for sketching & blocking-in drawings* Subtractive (reductive) techniques – tone paper with PanPastel then subtract drawing using an eraser* Underpaintings e.g. initial sketch for paintings* Backgrounds e.g. for colored pencils* Color studies prior to painting in other media e.g. oils* Use PanPastel to Enhance Watercolor Paintings PanPastel Empty Trays - The perfect palettes and organizers for PanPastel Colors! empty trays hold pans securely. Each palette includes a cover and is stackable. Standard PanPastel Sets - Includes PanPastels and a selection of Storage Jars, Sofft Covers, Sofft Mini Applicators and Sofft Sponge Bars. Sets of 7 with Palettes - Features pans of highly pigments soft pastels in themed colors. Includes palette and Sofft tools for blending. See More
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