Sennelier - Soft Pastels

 Sennelier "à l'écu" pastels are extra soft pastels composed of high-quality pure pigments grounded with a natural transparent binder. The smoothness and velvetiness of these pastels are the result of a perfect balance between binder and pigment. For gradient shades, increasing amounts of mineral fines are added, ultimately tending towards white. Their exceptional brightness is due to the quality of pigment used, as well as the natural mineral fines discovered by Sennelier in 1905, which have been used ever since.

It took Sennelier more than three years, at the beginning of the 20th century, to formulate this range of pastels, and thus creating one of the largest chromatic ranges of pastels. Over the course of the century, this range of tones has evolved, but its essence remains unchanged.

This set contains 6 extra soft half pastels in Dark Skin Tones. Dimensions: 10 mm (diameter), 36 mm (length).

Sennelier "à l'écu" pastels are extra soft pastels composed of high-quality pure pigment grounded with a natural transparent binder. The smoothness and velvetiness of these pastels are the result of a perfect balance between binder and pigment. For gradient shades, increasing amounts of mineral fines are added, ultimately tending towards white. Their exceptional brightness is due to the quality of pigment used, as well as the natural mineral fines discovered by Sennelier in 1905, which have been used ever since.

It took Sennelier more than three years, at the beginning of the 20th century, to formulate this range of pastels, and thus creating one of the largest chromatic ranges of pastels. Over the course of the century, this range of tones has evolved, but its essence remains unchanged.

This set contains 40 extra soft half pastels in assorted colours. Dimensions: 10 mm (diameter), 36 mm (length).

Sennelier "à l'écu" pastels are extra soft pastels composed of high-quality pure pigment grounded with a natural transparent binder. The smoothness and velvetiness of these pastels are the result of a perfect balance between binder and pigment. For gradient shades, increasing amounts of mineral fines are added, ultimately tending towards white. Their exceptional brightness is due to the quality of pigment used, as well as the natural mineral fines discovered by Sennelier in 1905, which have been used ever since.

It took Sennelier more than three years, at the beginning of the 20th century, to formulate this range of pastels, and thus creating one of the largest chromatic ranges of pastels. Over the course of the century, this range of tones has evolved, but its essence remains unchanged.

This set contains 20 extra soft half pastels in assorted colours. Dimensions: 10 mm (diameter), 36 mm (length).

Sennelier's Extra-Soft Pastels were created over a period of three years at the turn of the 20th century and the result was the creation of one of the largest chromatic range of pastels. These pastels are comfortable to hold and allow for large areas to be covered with a lush, luxurious color. Each pastel is composed of a natural transparent binder. For gradient shades, increasing amounts of mineral fines are added, ultimately tending towards white. The exceptional brightness is the result of the pigment and the natural mineral fines discovered by Sennelier in 1905 and that have been used ever since. The manufacturing process of the Sennelier cylindrical pastel does not compress the paste. Each half stick measures 1-1/4" long x 1/2" in diameter. These 6-Stick Sets are peggable and compact.

Sennelier's Extra-Soft Pastels were created over a period of three years at the turn of the 20th century and the result was the creation of one of the largest chromatic range of pastels. These pastels are comfortable to hold and allow for large areas to be covered with a lush, luxurious color. Each pastel is composed of high quality pure pigment and a natural transparent binder. For gradient shades, increasing amounts of mineral fines are added, ultimately tending towards white. The exceptional brightness is the result of the pigment and the natural mineral fines discovered by Sennelier in 1905 and that have been used ever since. The manufacturing process of the Sennelier cylindrical pastel does not compress the paste, and the pastel dries naturally in open air. Each half stick measures 1-1/4" long x 1/2" in diameter.

Discover all the chromatic richness and know-how of Sennelier through this box of 24 pastel half-pencils, with a length of 7 cm. Designed to combine intensity of color and precision of gesture, these semi-hard pastels are for artists who want to work on details without giving up the depth of pigments. Each half-pencil offers a smooth and regular application, in the continuity of the famous range of pastels with the Sennelier shield. Their balanced texture allows a clean and controlled stroke, while retaining the ability to blend colors, overlay or blend easily with the finger or using dedicated tools. The half-length format is particularly practical: it allows for a wide range of shades without unnecessary clutter, while limiting waste related to large pastels rarely used until the end. The carefully selected 24 colour palette offers a harmonious set of warm, cool, neutral and natural tones. It is an ideal base for making sketches, preparatory studies, expressive portraits or nuanced landscapes. Thanks to their high pigment concentration, these pastels deliver a remarkable intensity from the first application, ensuring rich and luminous results. Please note that the colors displayed on the screen may vary slightly depending on your display device settings. 24 pastel half-pencils with high pigmentation. Compact size: 7 cm – ideal for sketching and transport. Semi-hard texture, perfect for details and flat areas. Balanced selection of key colors for varied compositions. Sennelier professional quality recognized by artists worldwide.

• 525 standard size pastel sticks (including 25 iridescent colours)
• a beautiful wooden, varnished and foam-lined box with three interior drawers and leather handles

A Sennelier pastel "à l'écu" is an extra-soft pastel composed of high-quality pure pigment, grounded with a natural transparent binder. The high-quality composition of Sennelier soft pastels is due to a perfect balance between binder and pigment. For gradient shades, increasing amounts of mineral fines are added, ultimately tending towards white. Their exceptional brightness is a result of the high-quality pigment, and of the natural mineral fines discovered by Sennelier in 1905, which are still used today.

Presented in a high-quality wood box, this Sennelier set is filled with 175 extra-soft pastels made with pigments chosen for colourfastness and brilliance.