Faber-Castell PITT Pastel Colour Pencil Tin (24pc)

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These are some of the very best pastel pencils on the market and is perfect as an introduction to the medium or for someone with an ongoing passion for pencil drawing. Each pencil lead is oil-free and contains a very high level of pigment, making these great for both line drawing and shading, as well as blending colour transitions.

Many artists who enjoy pastel techniques and their versatility, bot not the dirty hands and coloured dust that accompany them, have opted to use special pencils. Pitt pastel pencils have a very compact lead which is economical to use. The colour selection in this range places a particular emphasis on the muted shades and earth tones that are especially important for pastel drawing.

The colours included in this set are as follows: White, Cream, Light Chrome Yellow, Dark Chrome Yellow, Orange Glaze, Scarlet Red, Pink Carmine, Light Flesh, Violet, Light Ultramarine, Cobalt Blue, Bluish Turquoise, Helioblue-reddish, Hooker’s Green, Permanent Green Olive, Earth Green Yellowish, Olive Green Yellowish, Walnut Brown, Light Yellow Ochre, Black, Alizarin Crimson, Cold Grey IV, Warm Grey IV and Burnt Sienna.

Click here to view the complete Faber-Castell art & graphic range colour guide.