{"id":21861,"date":"2022-12-16T17:01:49","date_gmt":"2022-12-17T01:01:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.howtopastel.com\/?p=21861"},"modified":"2022-12-16T17:02:04","modified_gmt":"2022-12-17T01:02:04","slug":"what-pastels-should-i-buy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.howtopastel.com\/2022\/12\/what-pastels-should-i-buy\/","title":{"rendered":"What Pastels Should I Buy?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What pastels should I buy? This is probably the most common question I get from those who are just starting out in soft pastels.\u00a0And it&#8217;s often followed by: I\u2019m so confused!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a simple question, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, the answer isn\u2019t so simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>If you put this question of what pastels should I buy out to different people (for example in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/howtopastel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook group like HowToPastel<\/a>), you&#8217;ll inevitably get back a variety of recommendations. You\u2019re bound to get similar and conflicting answers which may just cause more confusion!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that happens, I suggest asking the responders WHY they\u2019ve recommended the brands they have. Knowing this will help you make your choice.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Is it because of the price?&nbsp;<\/li><li>Is it because of the colour range?&nbsp;<\/li><li>Is it because of the softness?&nbsp;<\/li><li>Is it because of the size?&nbsp;<\/li><li>Is it because of the consistency?&nbsp;<\/li><li>Is it because of the range of darks?&nbsp;<\/li><li>Is it because of the easy availability?&nbsp;<\/li><li>Is it because you can buy sticks individually?&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And which of these characteristics are important to you as a beginner?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Price for sure. You may not want to spend hundreds of dollars before discovering if this is your medium.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, until you get used to using pastels, ultra-softness may not be a quality you\u2019ll be after. In fact, I suggest you avoid those brands known for their buttery pastels, brands like Schmincke and Great American.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My suggestion is to start with a small starter set. (I wrote <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtopastel.com\/2017\/05\/choosing-first-soft-pastels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a blog that\u00a0recommends three starter sets<\/a>.) The idea is to make sure you get started! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtopastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtopastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"starting line!\" class=\"wp-image-24699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtopastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.howtopastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtopastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.howtopastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.howtopastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2-624x352.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.howtopastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Begin with one brand, for example, Unison Colour. Try out the pastels in the set. Get to know them. See what you can do with them. A caveat is that the surface you use can influence your experience with using soft pastels. A great idea is to get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonsart.com\/en-ca\/sanded-pastel-paper-comparison-pack-of-7-quarter-sheets?___store=jacksonsart_ca&amp;acc=1b36ea1c9b7a1c3ad668b8bb5df7963f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a sample pack like that offered by Jacksons<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dakotapastels.com\/product\/paper-board-samplers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dakota Art Pastels<\/a> and try out different papers as you try out your pastels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve experimented with one brand, feel free to explore another. Build up your knowledge about how certain pastels feel and work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, you\u2019ll figure out what colours and values are missing. For instance, you may have a lovely dark blue but no middle value or light blue. Some starter sets are full of browns and greyed colours. I\u2019m a believer in buying intense colours as you can <em>always <\/em>mute them if necessary. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisoncolour.com\/shop\/pastels\/artist-sets\/gail-sibley\/gail-sibley-36-set\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My set of Unison Colour<\/a> are designed this way.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtopastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Unison-Colour-pastels-Gail-Sibley-set-copy.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtopastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Unison-Colour-pastels-Gail-Sibley-set-copy.png\" alt=\"What pastels should I buy? Unison Colour Gail Sibley set of soft pastels\" class=\"wp-image-24686\" width=\"518\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtopastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Unison-Colour-pastels-Gail-Sibley-set-copy.png 800w, https:\/\/www.howtopastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Unison-Colour-pastels-Gail-Sibley-set-copy-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/www.howtopastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Unison-Colour-pastels-Gail-Sibley-set-copy-768x547.png 768w, https:\/\/www.howtopastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Unison-Colour-pastels-Gail-Sibley-set-copy-624x445.png 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 518px) 100vw, 518px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Unison Colour pastels &#8211; the Gail Sibley set<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We all fall in love with certain brands and colours and you need to figure out what works for <em>you<\/em>. Just because I love x-brand and I\u2019m not too keen about y-brand doesn\u2019t mean that x will work for you. Indeed, y may be the brand <em>you<\/em> fall in love with because it suits <em>your<\/em> needs. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to experiment! And I would say this to any pastellist no matter where they are on their journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some other thoughts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>When starting out in pastels (and you haven\u2019t yet made the commitment to the medium), look for soft pastels (good quality, always good quality!) on eBay and other used seller lists. Also, check with local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iapspastel.org\/memsoc_find.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pastel Societies<\/a> as often a member may be downsizing their collection. Ask a friend who\u2019s a pastellist if they have a few unwanted colours or even some end pieces that you can try out. If they want to encourage you to join the rest of us passionate users, they will happily give you a few to try!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Taking a couple of courses or workshops will help you find your way. For example, my online self-study course <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtopastel.com\/pastels-101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pastels 101<\/a> will teach you everything you need to get started!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Don\u2019t hoard your stash! If you\u2019re doing this because they were expensive then not using them is costing you more than using them! Think about that!\u00a0If you\u2019re hoarding because you just haven\u2019t got around to using them (yup &#8211; that&#8217;s me! \ud83d\ude4b\u200d\u2640\ufe0f), then set aside time to try them out. What good are they doing sitting around in a drawer? Give them a chance to star in your show! Offer them an audition.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Buy the best you possibly can. It\u2019s better to get a few high-quality sticks than a large number of underachievers. Using cheap soft pastels to get to know the medium is like trying out a child\u2019s toy piano to see if you\u2019re going to like playing the piano!\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Make sure you list pastels. I\u2019ve been and bought the same colours (which is fine if you want a refill, not so fine if you\u2019d like some new colours!)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Are you a more advanced user of soft pastels? You also may be asking, \u201cWhat pastels should I buy?\u201d I\u2019d suggest picking up some different pastels for experimentation. Getting out of your comfort zone is always a good idea! Sometimes we can get stuck in a rut and trying a new brand of pastel may be just what we need to re-excite us in our art-making process.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>On the other hand, are you asking the question because you have the itch to buy more pastels? Do you really need more? If the answer is yes (and of course it&#8217;s yes! that&#8217;s why we call it an addiction lol), you may want to have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/pasteltoday.com\/2022\/06\/22\/how-to-select-pastels-to-build-your-pastel-collection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this article I wrote for Pastel Today<\/a> about building your collection.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I know if you\u2019re a beginner, you may wish I\u2019d just given you an easy answer: You should buy this brand and this set. But as I explained above, the answer to your question \u201cWhat pastels should I buy?\u201d isn\u2019t black and white. Commit and start with one brand and then step by step, build from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, if pushed, I\u2019d recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unisoncolour.com\/shop\/pastels\/artist-sets\/gail-sibley\/gail-sibley-36-set\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">my Unison Colour set<\/a> lol! But, that\u2019s on the larger side and if you\u2019re brand new to soft pastels, you may want to start with something smaller ie less expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting started in something that&#8217;s new to you is always a BIG step and getting the right materials feels like it&#8217;s crucial. And, for sure, it&#8217;s important. But most important is getting over the overwhelm and just diving in! Make a choice and test and grow from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go ahead and leave a comment or question below.\u00a0I look forward to your thoughts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Until next time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gail<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What pastels should I buy? This is probably the most common question I get from those who are just starting out in soft pastels.\u00a0And it&#8217;s often followed by: I\u2019m so confused!\u00a0 It&#8217;s a simple question, right? 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