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product_id: 61819282
title: "Soho Urban Artist Soft Pastels Set of 90 Unique, Vibrant Colors - Half Stick 1.3\" Long, Soft Pastels for Artists, Velvety Texture, Lightfast, Perfect for Layering & Blending"
brand: "soho urban artist"
price: "$255.31"
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# Professional-grade lightfastness for lasting brilliance 90 vibrant, fully pigmented colors 1.3" half stick size for precision & broad strokes Soho Urban Artist Soft Pastels Set of 90 Unique, Vibrant Colors - Half Stick 1.3" Long, Soft Pastels for Artists, Velvety Texture, Lightfast, Perfect for Layering & Blending

**Brand:** soho urban artist
**Price:** $255.31
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your art game with colors that don’t just pop—they stay unforgettable.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Soho Urban Artist Soft Pastels Set of 90 Unique, Vibrant Colors - Half Stick 1.3" Long, Soft Pastels for Artists, Velvety Texture, Lightfast, Perfect for Layering & Blending by soho urban artist
- **How much does it cost?** $255.31 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- soho urban artist enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted soho urban artist brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Enduring Brilliance:** Professional-grade lightfastness ensures your masterpieces stay vivid and fresh over time—no fading, just impact.
- • **Vibrant Spectrum Mastery:** Unlock your creative potential with 90 richly pigmented, velvety soft pastels that bring every artwork to life.
- • **Artist-Approved Versatility:** From beginners to pros, this set adapts to all skill levels and surfaces (pastelbord recommended) for limitless creative expression.
- • **Precision Meets Flexibility:** Half-stick design (1.3") offers perfect control for detailed work and bold layering alike.
- • **Seamless Blending & Layering:** Effortlessly mix and layer colors with buttery softness, ideal for both studio and plein air artists craving depth and texture.

## Overview

The Soho Urban Artist Soft Pastels Set of 90 offers a comprehensive palette of fully pigmented, velvety half sticks (1.3" long) designed for effortless blending and layering. Engineered with professional-grade lightfastness, these pastels maintain color brilliance over time, making them ideal for artists seeking vibrant, long-lasting results. Perfect for a variety of surfaces (best on pastelbord or treated grounds), this set balances quality and value, catering to both emerging and seasoned artists looking to expand their creative horizons.

## Description

Discover the vibrant world of color with the SoHo Urban Artist Soft Pastel Half Stick Set, a luxurious collection that caters to both seasoned artists and enthusiastic beginners. Crafted with meticulous attention, these pastel sticks offer an exquisite experience, inviting you to explore the depths of creativity with ease and precision. Each soft pastel stick is super soft and velvety, ensuring a smooth application that goes on effortlessly. The set boasts a beautifully balanced rainbow selection of colors, making it a quintessential choice for any artist’s palette. With a high degree of lightfastness, these soft pastel sticks ensure your creations remain vibrant over time, providing a lasting testament to your artistic endeavors. The SoHo Urban Artist pastel sticks measure 1.3 inches long, a perfect size for both detail work and broad strokes. These pastel sticks blend easily, allowing you to layer and mix shades with unparalleled ease. Whether you are working on a mixed media piece, engaging in studio work, or embracing the plein air technique, these soft pastel sticks are designed to meet your artistic needs. Available in sets of 48, 90, or 120, these soft pastel sets offer a comprehensive range for artists of all levels. Each set is an ideal introduction to the realm of soft pastels, providing a diverse array of colors that cater to various artistic styles and preferences. The half stick design maximizes flexibility and control, making them perfect for both intricate detailing and expansive color fields. They are suitable for creating anything from soft, subtle hues to bold, striking compositions. Embrace the rich, vibrant, and professional pastels offered by the SoHo Urban Artist Soft Pastel Half Stick Set. Elevate your artwork with colors that inspire, and enjoy the perfect blending and layering capabilities that these pastels provide. Ideal for both studio and outdoor work, this set is a must-have for any artist looking to expand their artistic horizons.

Review: Great product with the right surface - The first thing that you need to understand about these pastels is that they are NOT intended to be used on pastel PAPER. You need to use high quality pastelbord, pastelmat, or other surface treated with a pastel ground. I even had great success using these on 1500 grit sandpaper. If you use them on pastel paper, I promise you will hate them. These pastels are super buttery, and blend great! The colors are incredibly vivid and bright, and the range is quite vast. They can hold an edge to an extent, but also deposit a lot of color in one motion. They do tend to wear down fast depending on the painting surface. They claim to be lightfast, but due to the price, I don’t know how true that is. Update- I’ve used these for a few paintings now, and they have quickly become my favorite set. They are just amazing on the proper paper, and the black in this set is the darkest, deepest black I own by a long shot. My other, very expensive brands don’t even compare. The massive downside of these is that there is no way to order individual colors. You must buy a new set in order to replace a color. I make a lot of space pastel paintings, and will be going through the black pastel pretty quickly. I will eventually own a ton of colors that just sit in a drawer because I’m forced to buy a new set every time I need a replacement.
Review: Nice to work with, great range of color, a bargain! - I am very happy with the set of 90 I purchased. They came nicely packaged safely tucked into soft rubbery slots, all arrived in perfect condition. The price is amazing. No, these are not the same as sennelier or schminke, but again, compare the price! Many have a creamy soft texture similar to the top brands, a few fall short and go on dryer and rather grainy. They are still very workable and (for the 3rd time) a great bargain. The set of 90 half sticks (yes half sticks are small) have a very nice range of colors. Great for beginners or more experienced artists wanting to expand their range of colors. I would classify these as “medium to soft” but not as soft or fragile as the top brands, most have a nice creamy feel. Good quality and well worth the money. Enjoy!

## Features

- Vibrant Colors: Experience a beautifully balanced rainbow selection of colors with our soft pastels for artists; These pastel chalks are fully pigmented and offer a velvety texture
- Professional Grade Lightfastness: Our soft pastels for artists professional grade ensure a high degree of lightfastness, preserving the brilliance of your work; Ideal for chalk pastels for artists who require long-lasting artwork integrity
- Effortless Blending: These soft pastel sticks are designed to go on easily and blend seamlessly; Soft pastel chalk is perfect for layering and creating depth in any artist chalk project, from studio pieces to plein air art
- Versatile for All Artists: Our soft chalk pastels cater to artists of all levels, whether you're starting with dry pastels or a seasoned pastels chalk enthusiast; Perfect for mixed media pieces and soft pastels inscribe techniques
- Luxurious Sets: Choose from our luxurious soft pastels masters touch sets of 48, 90, or 120; This artist soft pastels set is the ideal introduction to soft pastels, offering a comprehensive palette for any soft pastel set project

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B006QN3YXU |
| Best Sellers Rank | #294,346 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #454 in Drawing Pastels |
| Brand | Soho Urban Artist |
| Closure | Twist |
| Color | Assorted |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (169) |
| Date First Available | December 27, 2011 |
| Grip Type | Smooth |
| Ink Color | Assorted |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.43 pounds |
| Item model number | 1131-11015 |
| Line Size | 0.3mm |
| Manufacturer | Soho Urban Artist |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1131-11015 |
| Material Type | pastel |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness) | Soft |
| Point Type | Soft |
| Product Dimensions | 14.96 x 12.6 x 1.18 inches |
| Size | 90 Count (Pack of 1) |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Brand:** Soho Urban Artist
- **Color:** Assorted
- **Ink Color:** Assorted
- **Writing Instrument Form:** Pastel Stick

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this oil based?**
A: No, these are regular pastels, not oil pastels.

**Q: Does this come in two trays or one?  What are the dimensions of each tray?**
A: One tray

**Q: Is this oil based?
Will it blend with cold wax?**
A: No, these are dry/soft pastels. You will need to buy specifically oil pastels if you want oil-based. Keep in mind that oil pastels do not use linseed, poppyseed oils as binder. Oil pastels never dry. Might do more tesearch.

**Q: Does Soho Urban Artist soft pastel set have a color chart?**
A: No.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product with the right surface
*by S***O on August 3, 2020*

The first thing that you need to understand about these pastels is that they are NOT intended to be used on pastel PAPER. You need to use high quality pastelbord, pastelmat, or other surface treated with a pastel ground. I even had great success using these on 1500 grit sandpaper. If you use them on pastel paper, I promise you will hate them. These pastels are super buttery, and blend great! The colors are incredibly vivid and bright, and the range is quite vast. They can hold an edge to an extent, but also deposit a lot of color in one motion. They do tend to wear down fast depending on the painting surface. They claim to be lightfast, but due to the price, I don’t know how true that is. Update- I’ve used these for a few paintings now, and they have quickly become my favorite set. They are just amazing on the proper paper, and the black in this set is the darkest, deepest black I own by a long shot. My other, very expensive brands don’t even compare. The massive downside of these is that there is no way to order individual colors. You must buy a new set in order to replace a color. I make a lot of space pastel paintings, and will be going through the black pastel pretty quickly. I will eventually own a ton of colors that just sit in a drawer because I’m forced to buy a new set every time I need a replacement.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice to work with, great range of color, a bargain!
*by S***E on January 14, 2020*

I am very happy with the set of 90 I purchased. They came nicely packaged safely tucked into soft rubbery slots, all arrived in perfect condition. The price is amazing. No, these are not the same as sennelier or schminke, but again, compare the price! Many have a creamy soft texture similar to the top brands, a few fall short and go on dryer and rather grainy. They are still very workable and (for the 3rd time) a great bargain. The set of 90 half sticks (yes half sticks are small) have a very nice range of colors. Great for beginners or more experienced artists wanting to expand their range of colors. I would classify these as “medium to soft” but not as soft or fragile as the top brands, most have a nice creamy feel. Good quality and well worth the money. Enjoy!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ smooooooth
*by R***L on May 24, 2019*

this is a step up for me. i practiced for a few years with mungyo 64 colors for $8 and really enjoyed them. i like the process of painting with pastels and felt i was ready for a better set but i haven't sold enough to justify spending hundreds on just a few colors. though i'm sure those sets are worth every penny, they are pennies i don't have to spare. i wasn't sure about the quality of this set (90 colors for $40??) so i watched videos and read reviews and people seemed happy with them. i couldn't find any bad reviews so, i figured it was a safe investment. i am glad i did! the colors lay down smoothly and layer beautifully. they are bright and add another level of detail to my works that i'm not accustomed to with the pastels i have been using. they were only $8 so i didn't expect them to be the best but i also didn't know it could be SO much better! now i have the landscape set of 20 pan pastels, the mungyo 64 colors set, these, and generals pastel pencils for fine details. i love these but i will be spending on a more expensive set for even higher quality in the not too distant future. this set has made a believer out of me! get them and don't look back!

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