SENNELIER Extra-Soft French Half Pastel Landscape Professional Artist Box Set, 30-Colors

These are the best soft pastels I've ever used. They are highly pigmented and very soft. I use them for doll face ups. They are expensive, but worth the cost. This set had some great colors in it for my use. The packaging was VERY good, the pastels were securely surrounded by foam and tightly packaged so that there was zero breakage.

Received this set of gorgeous soft pastels and could not be happier with them. After considerable A/B testing, I selected Sennelier soft pastels for my "base colors", allowing me to enhance my selection with other well-made (and by preference handmade) pastels from costly high-end brands without breaking the bank. These Sennelier soft pastels feel good to use and have an exquisite intensity of pigment that I appreciate as an artist.

These are the first higher quality soft pastels I purchased. They are smooth and creamy and don't seem to be breaking or chipping as I was warned they would. The colors are lovely but the price was actually a little steep. I would purchase again to augment my growing collection of archival pastels.

I love everything Sennelier. These are so nice to work with. Now i am spoiled.

After starting out with a more economical brand, these pastels are a revelation to paint with. The pigment is exceptional, and they are soft, so soft. Many people say the dark shades crumble and are not so soft. As a beginner, I didn't know how to interpret this particular complaint. Now that I have used them, yes, the darker shades are more difficult to use without some crumbling, but they aren't so coarse or brittle that they're falling apart in my hands as I use them. Even the most problematic shades weren't nearly so fragile as I had been led to believe. All I know is it's easy to layer these without making mud, and my paintings look better for making this simple upgrade. Highly recommend.

Once you receive the product and all is well with the delivery, considering the intent of this products use, very light pressure works best - rather there is no reason to exert heavy pressure. They are sturdy enough for their intended purpose and works beautifully.

Such beautiful colors, such a buttery feel! I usually prefer half sticks as they're easier to hold and manipulate. These are very soft pastels that I typically use for my final layers when I really want some color or highlight to pop. They can crumble fairly easily, so take care not to press too hard. The variety of colors is pretty good for landscapes, although I wish there were some more violet and purple options. Would definitely buy again!

I’ve had these pastels for awhile. I am finally writing a review. I did this basket of tomatoes and the pastels are so creamy and easy to use. Would try blending with your finger. Looking forward of using these more in nature walks. They are really messy on your hands so be prepared for that.

This brand of pastels are just consistently good. They have a lot of pigment unlike a lot of cheap brands. I would say these are in the high range of the more affordable pastels. If your going to be new to pastels these are a good range to start with, don't buy cheap the experience will put you off. I use these in with the much more expensive brands side by side and will always be in my pallet.

Sono fra i migliori pastelli che abbia mai utilizzato. Morbidi al punto giusto, sfumabili, colori vibranti. Il prezzo è alto però sono di grande qualità. Allego foto di un mio dipinto eseguito con i Sennelier.

Ottimo

Delivery very fast and quality as expected. :)

Son caros, pero merecen la pena. Fabulosa capacidad de pigmentación y suavidad de las tizas. Para mí Sennelier es de las mejores marcas que existen en la actualidad.