Pastel Supplies

Uncover our range of Pastels at Discount Art & Craft Warehouse.

We believe that art should be accessible and available to everyone within every budget. Whether you are a professional or a beginner, we aim to provide you with exactly what you need! We stock a wide range of Pastels from the biggest art brands around including Derwent, Reeves, Winsor & Newton, Faber-Castell, Art Spectrum, Copic, Matisse and many more.

We deliver Australia-wide so you can shop in the comfort of your own home.

 

Micador Large Oil Pastels

Pastels

FROM $6.60

Micador Large Oil Pastels offer extremely high pigment content for strong rich colours that have a buttery composition and can be mixed in layers or applied heavily.

Features a soft and smooth binder for easy laydown and exceptional blending.

 

Micador Large Metallic Oil Pastels Set 12

Pastels

NOW $9.70

Micador Large Metallic Oil Pastels offer extremely high pigment content for strong rich colours that have a buttery composition and can be mixed in layers or applied heavily.

Features a soft and smooth binder for easy laydown and exceptional blending.

 

Conte A Paris Crayon Box Sets

Pastels

FROM $19.25

Conte Crayons have a rich, vivid colour range perfect for colouring and sketching. They are harder than most pastels and charcoal, making them ideal for detailed line work as well as colouring larger areas. Conte Crayons have a strong opacity, and are suitable for work on darker papers as well as light.

 

Art Spectrum Artists' Soft Pastels

Pastels

ONLY $7.65

Art Spectrum Artists' Soft Pastels are made with the highest quality lightfast pigments. They provide pure, intense, brilliant colours with a rich velvety finish. 

 

Derwent Inktense Blocks

Pastels

FROM $44.50

An extremely versatile medium, Derwent Inktense Blocks can be used wet or dry to create deep, intense colour washes. Combining the brilliance of Derwent Inktense Pencils with the freedom of blocks, Derwent Inktense Blocks are ideal for layering, free marking, covering large areas and use on silk, cotton, canvas and paper. Once dry the colour is permanent and you can work over the top of it.

Derwent Inktense Blocks are

  • water soluble for a vibrant ink effect.
  • permanent for use on fabrics like silk and cotton
  • easy to blend and can be mixed with water to create translucent, ink-like effects

Before using Derwent Inktense Blocks, get to know the basics of watercolour with our Getting to Know the Techniques and Basics of Watercolour guide. Mixing watercolour ratios can be difficult and while Derwent Inktense Blocks make painting in colour easy, it pays to have a good grip on watercolour and how to mix and use watercolour mediums effectively.

Buy yourself a watercolour journal and get started on your Inktense colour journey.

 

Art Spectrum Pastel Sets

Pastels

NOW $90.70

Pure and Brillant, Art Spectrum Pastel Sets are made from the highest quality pigments sourced around the world and are triple milled to produce dark, intense pure colours.

These sets are designed to have a range of colours to choose from and that go well with each other.

Landscape Set: Australian Grey, Spectrum Red, Flinders Red Violet, Finders Blue Violet, Flinders Blue Violet, Ultramarine Blue, Tasman Blue, Indigo, Australian Leaf Green Blue, Australian Leaf Green Light, Green Grey, Australian Leaf Green Dark, Greenish Umber, Australian Red Gold, Pilbara Red

Assorted Set: Titanium White, Lemon Yellow, Spectrum Yellow, Coral, Spectrum Deep Red, Flinders Red Violet, Flinders Blue Violet, Ultramarine Blue, Spectrum Blue, Indigo, Grass Green, Phthalo Green, Greenish Umber, Burnt Sienna, Lamp Black

Portrait Set: Burnt Sienna, Caput Mortuum (554X), Raw Umber, Yellow Ochre, Spectrum Deep Red, Flinder Blue Violet, Ultramarine Blue, Green Grey, Raw Umber, Burnt Sienna, Pilbara Red, Caput Mortuum (554N), Caput Mortuum (554P), Burnt Umber, Cool Grey

Dark Set: Bordeaux, Flinders Red Violet, Flinders Blue Violet, Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Prussian Blue, Phthalo Green, Australian Leaf Green Dark, Green Grey, Raw Umber, Pilbara Red, Caput Mortuum (554N), Burnt Umber, Cool Grey, Lamp Black

 

Rembrandt Soft Pastels

Pastels

ONLY $6.25

Rembrandt Soft Pastels are an artist quality dry pastel with a velvety finish. The combination of pigment, minimal binder and kaolin clay results in an extra soft pastel with pure, intense colour. Rembrandt Soft Pastels are ideal for detailed drawing and covering large areas.

Rembrandt Soft Pastel Sets are also available.

 

Rembrandt Soft Pastel Sets

Pastels

FROM $62.50

Rembrandt Soft Pastels are an artist quality dry pastel with a velvety finish. The combination of pigment, minimal binder and kaolin clay results in an extra soft pastel with pure, intense colour. Rembrandt Soft Pastels are ideal for detailed drawing and covering large areas.

 

Conte A Paris Pastel Pencil Sets

Pastels

FROM $84.95

Conté à Paris Pastel Pencils are rich in pigment and have a very fine, smooth lead. Larger than most other pastel pencils, they can be used for creating blocks of colour, shading and detail. Conté à Paris Pastel Pencils are pre-sharpened and a great companion to Conte Soft Pastels.

 

Reeves Water Soluble Wax Pastel Sets

Pastels

NOW $25.65

Reeves Water Soluble Wax Pastels can be used wet or dry, for drawing and mixed media techniques. Strong colours and rich consistency. Sets contain assorted colours.

Use with drawing or painting paper as needed.

 

Art Spectrum Extra Soft Pastel Sets

Pastels

FROM $96.05

Art Spectrum Extra Soft Pastels are square shaped. Use the flat edge to apply colour quickly to large areas. Use the pointed corners to add detail. Made from high quality lightfast pigments, artist quality. Intense colours. Use with pastel paper, medium to heavy weight cartridge paper or a good quality watercolour paper for best results.

 

General's Chalk Sticks Set 4 Earth tones

Pastels

NOW $13.40

General's Chalk Sticks Set contain pastels that are earth toned chalk sticks that are handcrafted using the finest pigments.

FAQs about Pastel Supplies

Pastels belong to a pale family of hues that, in the HSV colour space, have a high value and low saturation. Pastel colours have a softer look than their bright, more saturated colours and are typically described as “soft,” “washed out,” or “pale".

A touch of pastel may be placed on a finger and lightly tapped into an area when a light scent of colour is desired in a specific location. A workable fixative can also be used to lay down a pastel layer ahead of subsequent pastel layers. Experiment with lightly scratching the top layer with a blunt tool to reveal underlying layers if heavy.

Use a soft brush to apply a generous layer of oil pastel color, then add another colour on top. Continue layering and blending until you reach your desired appearance. When merging and mixing, don't be afraid to go deep - your fingers are your brushes, and you may blend and mix to create magic on the page.

What are pastels?

Pastel is a type of art medium that consists of pure powdered pigments combined with a binder, most commonly chalk or charcoal. It is made by hand, and the result is a type of coloured chalk.

What are the three types of pastels? 

There are three main types of pastels: soft, oil and hard.

What are the benefits of pastels?

There are several benefits to using pastels in art. First, because of their soft consistency and creamy texture, they are one of the most versatile art mediums. Artists can use them to create rich textures, subtle shading and delicate blending effects. Second, pastels are quick drying, so artists can work on multiple pieces at the same time and avoid smudging. Finally, pastels are relatively inexpensive compared to other art mediums like oil paint. With minimal practice, artists can quickly master the basics of working with pastels and create beautiful works of art. Additionally, because pastels are so versatile, they can be used with other mediums like watercolour, chalk and charcoal to achieve unique effects.

What surfaces can pastels be used on?

Pastels can be used on a wide variety of surfaces, including paper, canvas, board, and even some types of fabric. Before you can begin working on a surface with pastels, however, it is important to prime the surface first. This is typically done using gesso, a type of primer that is formulated specifically to work with pastels. Once the gesso has dried, you are ready to begin applying your pastels to the surface.

What are some tips for using pastels?

Some tips for using pastels include experimenting with different types and brands to find the ones that work best for your individual needs. You should also try different surfaces to find the one that works best for your art projects. Finally, you may want to consider using other art mediums like watercolour, chalk, and charcoal to achieve unique effects with your pastel artwork. With these tips and a little bit of practice, you can become a master at using pastels to create beautiful, professional-quality pieces of art.

What is the difference between oil and soft pastels?

There are many different types of pastels, including hard and soft pastels, oil pastels, and chalk pastels. The main difference between oil and soft pastels is the type of material that they are made from. Soft pastels are typically made from a blend of pigments, wax, and other binding agents, while oil pastels are made from a mixture of pigment, wax, and linseed oil.

What is the difference between crayons and oil pastels?

There are many different types of pastels, including hard and soft pastels, oil pastels, and chalk pastels. The main difference between crayons and oil pastels is the type of material that they are made from. Crayons are typically made from a blend of pigments and wax, while oil pastels are made from a mixture of pigment, wax, and linseed oil.

What's the difference between coloured pencils and pastels?

There are many different types of pastels, including hard and soft pastels, oil pastels, and chalk pastels. The main difference between coloured pencils and pastels is the type of material that they are made from. Coloured pencils are typically made from a blend of pigments and wax, while pastels are made from a mixture of pigment, wax, and linseed oil.

What art supplies will I need when using pastels?

When using pastels, there are a few key art supplies that you will need. These include a set of high-quality pastels in a range of colours, a selection of paper or fabric surfaces to work on, and some type of gesso primer to prime the surface before you begin painting. Additionally, you may want to invest in some blending tools like blending stumps or tortillions to help you achieve smoother transitions and more detailed shading. Other optional art supplies that can be useful when working with pastels include drawing pencils, erasers, and rulers for creating more precise designs and line work. With these basic supplies, you will be ready to start creating beautiful works of art using pastels!

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