Unison Colour Soft Pastels
Discover Unison Colour Soft Pastels — Handmade in Northumberland, England and Loved by Pastel Artists Around the World
Unison Colour Soft Pastels are among the world's most respected handmade artist pastels. Crafted in Northumberland, England, each pastel is made using traditional methods and high-quality pigments to deliver exceptional colour intensity, smooth application, and superior blending. Whether you're creating landscapes, portraits, wildlife art, or contemporary pastel paintings, Unison Colour offers the rich, vibrant colours artists trust.
The Story of Unison Colour
Founded by artist John Hersey in the late 1980s, Unison Colour was born from a desire to create soft pastels that reflected the colours and atmosphere of the Northumberland landscape in northern England. Dissatisfied with the limited colour options available at the time, Hersey began handcrafting his own pastels using traditional methods and carefully selected pigments.
What started as a personal pursuit quickly gained recognition among artists for its exceptional colour range, rich pigmentation, and unique balance of softness and control. Today, Unison Colour remains a family-run company dedicated to producing handmade artist pastels using the same artisanal approach that established its reputation worldwide.
Each pastel is individually crafted to provide consistent performance, allowing artists to achieve vibrant colour, effortless blending, and expressive mark-making. Unison Colour soft pastels are now used by professional artists, instructors, and pastel societies around the globe.
Why Artists Choose Unison Colour Soft Pastels
Handcrafted quality, exceptional colour, and trusted performance for pastel artists worldwide.
Unison Colour Soft Pastels are handmade in Northumberland, England and trusted by artists around the world. With more than 400 carefully developed colours, high pigment concentrations, and a uniquely soft texture, they offer exceptional blending, layering, and colour intensity. Whether creating landscapes, portraits, wildlife art, or contemporary works, artists choose Unison for its quality, consistency, and expressive performance.
Shop Unison Colour at Hues Art Supply
Hues Art Supply proudly carries a selection of Unison Colour Soft Pastels for artists across Canada. Whether you're building a custom palette, replacing favourite colours, or investing in a complete pastel set, our team can help you find the right Unison products for your artistic practice.
Browse our collection of Unison Colour Soft Pastels, individual pastel sticks, and curated pastel sets online or visit our store for expert recommendations.