Box of 40 Sennelier Portrait Half Pastels

Box of 40 Sennelier Portrait half pastels

The Sennelier name has always been associated with the softest panels in the world. The intensity of its color and its velvety touch have been appreciated by artists since the end of the last century. The first Pastels a l'Ecu Sennelier were requested by Degas and are still made in the same way, the bars are shaped by hand and dried in the open air. Unlike other pastels, Sennelier pastels are made from pure pigments, giving maximum lightfastness; They do not contain any clay, which would make the colors dull. They are so concentrated and velvety that the lightest touch produces a uniform, vibrant line of pure color. Plays of subtle shadows and the softest tones are possible due to the fact of their high quality composition, which enhances the value of the supports. To create the various color gradients Sennelier used the famous “tica champenoise”, a white pigment from Eastern France, known for its beauty and creamy texture. A natural giant, special from Sennelier, binds the pigment powder, giving a vivid, luminous color and diluting it in water. This case represents Sennelier quality at a reasonable price, perfect for students and beginners. For professionals, the size of the half-pastel - without label - and its solidity make it very suitable for working on edge and for creating large, wide touches of color.