Make colour studies and pastel drawings with this set of 12 Royal & Langnickel soft pastels. The assorted colours offer light, dark and bright tones for sketching and building colour areas. The 63 × 10 mm sticks have a velvety texture and lay down colour easily. You receive one set containing 12 sticks.
From broad colour areas to details
Use the broad side of a stick for larger areas and an edge or corner for smaller accents. Start with a light sketch and work on the larger shapes first. Then add darker areas and light accents. These soft pastels are suitable for blending, layering and softening edges.
Getting to know your colours
Make a colour chart on the paper you plan to use. Compare the sticks and try overlapping strokes to explore new colour transitions. Blend only where you want a soft transition: an unblended stroke can make a shape or detail stand out more clearly. Build layers gradually so you can assess how much more colour the surface can take as you go.
Choosing paper and protecting your work
Choose paper for pastel drawing and test its texture with a few strokes. On coloured paper, you can leave parts of the ground visible and work with light and dark colours. Avoid resting your hand on coloured areas while drawing. Store loose drawings flat and use a clean protective sheet to reduce direct contact with the pastel. Choose your paper separately from the set.
Compare drawing and painting paper
