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Oil pastels for drawing and mixed-media work, offering smooth blending and vivid pigments, come in the Artecho Oil Pastels set. Creatives from classrooms to hobby studios can enjoy expressive marks and layered textures with minimal fuss. Are 120 colours, including six neon shades, more than most people need?
⚡ At a Glance
- • Colour Range: 114 vibrant colours plus six neon shades, wide tonal range
- • Best for: Kids, beginners, students, teachers and experienced artists working in drawing and mixed media
- • Not ideal for: Casual users who only need a handful of shades
120 soft oil pastels, each 70 mm by 10 mm, with individual paper sleeves to reduce breakage. Soft texture enables blending, shading, stencilling, scratching and impasto techniques.
Vibrant, consistent colour – thanks to high-quality pigments
High-quality pigments produce saturated marks that maintain tone across the stick. Pigments are formulated to give even coverage when laid down or layered.
Rich, dependable colour when working large areas or adding detailed highlights, helping projects read clearly on paper and mixed-media supports.
Smooth blending and subtle shading – with soft oil pastel texture
Soft formulation allows colour to be smudged and feathered easily, while holding enough body for layering. The texture supports techniques such as blending with fingers, stumps or cloth.
Seamless gradations and soft transitions make portraits, skies and tonal studies quicker to achieve, reducing the need for constant reworking.
Durable, portable sticks – with individual paper sleeves and compact sizing
Each stick measures 70 mm by 10 mm and comes wrapped in its own paper sleeve to reduce handling damage. The humanised size design allows storage in common art bags.
Less breakage during transport and easy storage, so a full set can travel to classes or workshops without frequent replacements.
✨ The 4 Key Reasons for Artecho Oil Pastels
- Soft Texture – Enables smooth blending and subtle gradations in artworks
- Independent Paper Sleeves – Reduce breakage during transport and daily handling by protecting each stick
- Compact Size – Fits common art bags and keeps a full set portable
- Non-Toxic Formula – Safe for classrooms and young artists under supervision
📋 Technical Details at a Glance
- Category: Oil pastels set
- Colours: 114 vibrant colours
- Neon Colours: 6 neon colours
- Total Colours: 120 colours
- Stick Size: 70 mm × Ø 10 mm
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many colours are included in the set?
A: The set contains 120 colours in total, made up of 114 vibrant colours and six neon shades.
Q: Are the pastels safe for use by children and in classrooms?
A: Yes, the pastels are described as non-toxic and suitable for kids, students and teachers with appropriate supervision.
Q: What techniques can be achieved with these pastels?
A: Soft texture supports blending and shading, and the sticks can be used for stencilling, scratching, impasto and dotting techniques.
🏆 Our Verdict
The Artecho Oil Pastels suit beginners, students, teachers and experienced artists who need a wide, blendable colour range. High-quality pigments, soft texture and individual paper sleeves make the set versatile for blending, impasto and mixed-media techniques. While the initial outlay may be more than a small starter pack, the extensive palette and durable design make the set a valuable long-term resource.
