Unison Portrait 16 Set 1/2 Stick

The Unison Colour Portrait 16 Half Stick Soft Pastel Set features 16 carefully selected colours for capturing the subtle variations of skin tones and the expressive qualities of portrait painting. This coordinated collection offers a versatile palette of warm and cool shades suited to creating natural complexions and developing depth and form. Handmade with high-quality pigments these soft pastels provide rich colour intensity and a smooth velvety application.

Why Artists Choose This

• 16 coordinated colours selected for portrait and figure painting
• Richly pigmented handmade soft pastels with excellent blending qualities
• Versatile shades for exploring skin tones highlights and shadows
• Half-stick format offers a compact and practical palette
• An excellent introduction to pastel portraiture or addition to an existing collection

How to Use It

Use this set to explore the subtle colour relationships found in skin tones and facial features. Begin by establishing the larger shapes and values before building layers of warm and cool colours to develop form and dimension. Blend selectively to create soft transitions while preserving expressive marks and highlights. Combine with other Unison Colour pastels to expand your palette for different complexions and lighting conditions.

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