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Best Selling Oil Pastels
Caran d'Ache Neocolor II Aquarelle Artists' Pastels and Sets
Caran d'Ache Neocolor II Aquarelle Artists' Pastels and Sets
$2.40 - $208.88
(429 Reviews)
Item #: 20042
Softer than colored pencils, responsive to wet brush. Wet/dry techniques can be combined. high pigment concentration, lightfastness, and adaptable to several techniques. Light colors cover darks and vice-versa. Sets.
Caran d'Ache Neocolor II Aquarelle Artists' Pastels and Sets
( 429 Reviews)
Item #: 20042
$2.40 - $208.88
Softer than colored pencils, responsive to wet brush. Wet/dry techniques can be combined. high pigment concentration, lightfastness, and adaptable to ...
$2.40 - $208.88
Pentel Oil Pastels
Pentel Oil Pastels
$2.05 - $50.62
(75 Reviews)
Item #: 20020
For use on paper, board or canvas. Clear, brilliant colors apply smoothly, blended easily. Long-lasting and fade-resistant. Regular size sticks, in slide-out box sets.
Pentel Oil Pastels
( 75 Reviews)
Item #: 20020
$2.05 - $50.62
For use on paper, board or canvas. Clear, brilliant colors apply smoothly, blended easily. Long-lasting and fade-resistant. Regular size sticks, in sl...
$2.05 - $50.62
Sakura Cray-Pas Expressionist Oil Pastels and Sets
Sakura Cray-Pas Expressionist Oil Pastels and Sets
$0.69 - $23.76
(152 Reviews)
Item #: 20012
Cray-Pas Expressionist Oil Pastels are formulated with extra-fine quality pigments, waxes, and oils. They are perfect for very smooth drawing and a wide range of effects, from bold, intense strokes to subtle shading.
Sakura Cray-Pas Expressionist Oil Pastels and Sets
( 152 Reviews)
Item #: 20012
$0.69 - $23.76
Cray-Pas Expressionist Oil Pastels are formulated with extra-fine quality pigments, waxes, and oils. They are perfect for very smooth drawing and a wi...
$0.69 - $23.76
Sakura Cray-Pas Expressionist Oil Pastels and Sets
Sakura Cray-Pas Expressionist Oil Pastels and Sets
$0.69 - $23.76
(152 Reviews)
Item #: 20012
Cray-Pas Expressionist Oil Pastels are formulated with extra-fine quality pigments, waxes, and oils. They are perfect for very smooth drawing and a wide range of effects, from bold, intense strokes to subtle shading.
Sakura Cray-Pas Expressionist Oil Pastels and Sets
( 152 Reviews)
Item #: 20012
$0.69 - $23.76
Cray-Pas Expressionist Oil Pastels are formulated with extra-fine quality pigments, waxes, and oils. They are perfect for very smooth drawing and a wi...
$0.69 - $23.76
Sennelier Oil Pastels and Sets
Sennelier Oil Pastels and Sets
$3.75 - $297.00
(353 Reviews)
Item #: 20038
Sennelier Oil Pastels (Pastels à l'Huile), manufactured in Paris, are made with carefully selected mineral and organic pigments, mixed with a specially formulated non-drying binder, and combined with the finest quality wax.
Sennelier Oil Pastels and Sets
( 353 Reviews)
Item #: 20038
$3.75 - $297.00
Sennelier Oil Pastels (Pastels à l'Huile), manufactured in Paris, are made with carefully selected mineral and organic pigments, mixed with a s...
$3.75 - $297.00
Sennelier Oil Pastels and Sets
Sennelier Oil Pastels and Sets
$3.75 - $297.00
(353 Reviews)
Item #: 20038
Sennelier Oil Pastels (Pastels à l'Huile), manufactured in Paris, are made with carefully selected mineral and organic pigments, mixed with a specially formulated non-drying binder, and combined with the finest quality wax.
Sennelier Oil Pastels and Sets
( 353 Reviews)
Item #: 20038
$3.75 - $297.00
Sennelier Oil Pastels (Pastels à l'Huile), manufactured in Paris, are made with carefully selected mineral and organic pigments, mixed with a s...
$3.75 - $297.00
Oil Pastels - Artist Grade
Caran d'Ache Neopastels and Sets
Caran d'Ache Neopastels and Sets
$2.90 - $189.00
(110 Reviews)
Item #: 20043
Equally suited to intense coloring, delicate shading, or subtle hue transition. Professional quality oil pastels with smoothness and blendability. Permanent pigments. Absolutely dustless.
Caran d'Ache Neopastels and Sets
( 110 Reviews)
Item #: 20043
$2.90 - $189.00
Equally suited to intense coloring, delicate shading, or subtle hue transition. Professional quality oil pastels with smoothness and blendability. Per...
$2.90 - $189.00
Cretacolor AquaStics
Cretacolor AquaStics
$25.69 - $86.50
(13 Reviews)
Item #: 21927
AquaStics watersoluble oil pastels have exceptional water solubility and high pigmentation. Due to their softness, they are especially suitable for numerous drawing techniques including blending and sgrafitto. They can be used on various different surface
Cretacolor AquaStics
( 13 Reviews)
Item #: 21927
$25.69 - $86.50
AquaStics watersoluble oil pastels have exceptional water solubility and high pigmentation. Due to their softness, they are especially suitable for nu...
$25.69 - $86.50
Holbein Artists' Oil Pastels and Sets
Holbein Artists' Oil Pastels and Sets
$4.05 - $107.86
(40 Reviews)
Item #: 20017
Endorsed by the Oil Pastel Association of America (OPA), Holbein Artists' Oil Pastels come in a superb range of colors that feel and move like a chalk pastel. They can be applied to almost any ground, and used over acrylic and oil color.
Holbein Artists' Oil Pastels and Sets
( 40 Reviews)
Item #: 20017
$4.05 - $107.86
Endorsed by the Oil Pastel Association of America (OPA), Holbein Artists' Oil Pastels come in a superb range of colors that feel and move like a chalk...
$4.05 - $107.86
Sakura Cray-Pas Expressionist Oil Pastels and Sets
Sakura Cray-Pas Expressionist Oil Pastels and Sets
$0.69 - $23.76
(152 Reviews)
Item #: 20012
Cray-Pas Expressionist Oil Pastels are formulated with extra-fine quality pigments, waxes, and oils. They are perfect for very smooth drawing and a wide range of effects, from bold, intense strokes to subtle shading.
Sakura Cray-Pas Expressionist Oil Pastels and Sets
( 152 Reviews)
Item #: 20012
$0.69 - $23.76
Cray-Pas Expressionist Oil Pastels are formulated with extra-fine quality pigments, waxes, and oils. They are perfect for very smooth drawing and a wi...
$0.69 - $23.76
Sakura Cray-Pas Specialist Oil Pastels and Sets
Sakura Cray-Pas Specialist Oil Pastels and Sets
$1.99 - $53.70
(152 Reviews)
Item #: 20047
Exceptional color intensity, smooth and soft textured, highly lightfast pastels. For fine detail (using their square corners), or for glazing and wash techniques with various oil painting mediums. Unwrapped.
Sakura Cray-Pas Specialist Oil Pastels and Sets
( 152 Reviews)
Item #: 20047
$1.99 - $53.70
Exceptional color intensity, smooth and soft textured, highly lightfast pastels. For fine detail (using their square corners), or for glazing and wash...
$1.99 - $53.70
Sennelier Oil Pastels and Sets
Sennelier Oil Pastels and Sets
$3.75 - $297.00
(353 Reviews)
Item #: 20038
Sennelier Oil Pastels (Pastels à l'Huile), manufactured in Paris, are made with carefully selected mineral and organic pigments, mixed with a specially formulated non-drying binder, and combined with the finest quality wax.
Sennelier Oil Pastels and Sets
( 353 Reviews)
Item #: 20038
$3.75 - $297.00
Sennelier Oil Pastels (Pastels à l'Huile), manufactured in Paris, are made with carefully selected mineral and organic pigments, mixed with a s...
$3.75 - $297.00
Sennelier Oil Pastels Grand and Sets
Sennelier Oil Pastels Grand and Sets
$11.84 - $310.75
(89 Reviews)
Item #: 20091
Creamy smooth Sennelier oil pastels are rich in pigment, cover beautifully, and have outstanding opacity. They may be thinned with turpentine and worked with a brush. At 3/4" diameter x 5" long the pastel grand is equivalent to eight regular size sticks.
Sennelier Oil Pastels Grand and Sets
( 89 Reviews)
Item #: 20091
$11.84 - $310.75
Creamy smooth Sennelier oil pastels are rich in pigment, cover beautifully, and have outstanding opacity. They may be thinned with turpentine and work...
$11.84 - $310.75
Van Gogh Oil Pastels and Sets
Van Gogh Oil Pastels and Sets
$2.80 - $50.53
(46 Reviews)
Item #: 20063
These oil pastels are perfect for older or more advanced students. They are intense in color and particularly soft and pleasant to use, not just on paper and board but also on wood or earthenware.
Van Gogh Oil Pastels and Sets
( 46 Reviews)
Item #: 20063
$2.80 - $50.53
These oil pastels are perfect for older or more advanced students. They are intense in color and particularly soft and pleasant to use, not just on pa...
$2.80 - $50.53
Winsor & Newton Oil Pastel Sets
Winsor & Newton Oil Pastel Sets
$16.06 - $28.91
(2 Reviews)
Item #: 21090
Perfect for anyone looking to become familiar with the medium, Winsor & Newton Oil Pastel Sets feature an assortment of rich, true colors that are easy to blend and offer excellent lightfastness. Crafted with artist-grade pigments, each soft round stick is hand-wrapped in translucent paper and labeled for easy identification.
Winsor & Newton Oil Pastel Sets
( 2 Reviews)
Item #: 21090
$16.06 - $28.91
Perfect for anyone looking to become familiar with the medium, Winsor & Newton Oil Pastel Sets feature an assortment of rich, true colors that are eas...
$16.06 - $28.91
Oil Pastels - Student Grade
Derwent Academy Oil Pastels
Derwent Academy Oil Pastels
$9.69 - $19.29
Item #: 21077
Vibrant, pigmented colors and a unique texture make Derwent Academy Oil Pastels ideal for drawing or coloring. Both aspiring artists and hobbyists will enjoy their dust-free formula and creamy texture that quickly transfers to the paper and blends well with other colors.
Derwent Academy Oil Pastels
Item #: 21077
$9.69 - $19.29
Vibrant, pigmented colors and a unique texture make Derwent Academy Oil Pastels ideal for drawing or coloring. Both aspiring artists and hobbyists wil...
$9.69 - $19.29
Holbein Academic Oil Pastel Sets
Holbein Academic Oil Pastel Sets
$13.50 - $38.29
(4 Reviews)
Item #: 21913
These superior student grade oil pastels feature smooth, even pigmentation and no hard spots or bubbles. They handle, blend, and clean easily. Holbein Academic pastels can be used on virtually any surface. Ideal for quick sketching and student use.
Holbein Academic Oil Pastel Sets
( 4 Reviews)
Item #: 21913
$13.50 - $38.29
These superior student grade oil pastels feature smooth, even pigmentation and no hard spots or bubbles. They handle, blend, and clean easily. Holbein...
$13.50 - $38.29
Pentel Oil Pastels
Pentel Oil Pastels
$2.05 - $50.62
(75 Reviews)
Item #: 20020
For use on paper, board or canvas. Clear, brilliant colors apply smoothly, blended easily. Long-lasting and fade-resistant. Regular size sticks, in slide-out box sets.
Pentel Oil Pastels
( 75 Reviews)
Item #: 20020
$2.05 - $50.62
For use on paper, board or canvas. Clear, brilliant colors apply smoothly, blended easily. Long-lasting and fade-resistant. Regular size sticks, in sl...
$2.05 - $50.62
Portfolio Series Watersoluble Oil Pastels
Portfolio Series Watersoluble Oil Pastels
$4.87 - $106.95
(75 Reviews)
Item #: 20049
Binney and Smith has created a versatile, water-soluble oil pastel that offers students flexible features. These traditional creamy pastels come in bright, vivid colors.
Portfolio Series Watersoluble Oil Pastels
( 75 Reviews)
Item #: 20049
$4.87 - $106.95
Binney and Smith has created a versatile, water-soluble oil pastel that offers students flexible features. These traditional creamy pastels come in br...
$4.87 - $106.95
Royal Talens Panda Oil Pastel Sets
Royal Talens Panda Oil Pastel Sets
$6.95 - $13.95
Item #: 21084
Royal Talens Panda Oil Pastels are soft, round oil pastels ideal for beginners and classroom use. Made with finely ground, lightfast pigments, these opaque, full stick pastel colors lay down rich, creamy color and have great covering power.
Royal Talens Panda Oil Pastel Sets
Item #: 21084
$6.95 - $13.95
Royal Talens Panda Oil Pastels are soft, round oil pastels ideal for beginners and classroom use. Made with finely ground, lightfast pigments, these o...
$6.95 - $13.95
Sargent Art Artists' Oil Pastels
Sargent Art Artists' Oil Pastels
$2.49 - $57.86
(17 Reviews)
Item #: 21989
Sargent Art has combined deep, luxurious fine art colors with a smooth and easy blending texture to create an indispensable artist’s tool. Sargent Art Artists' Oil Pastels are designed to help artists of all ages develop their sketching and illustrating abilities.
Sargent Art Artists' Oil Pastels
( 17 Reviews)
Item #: 21989
$2.49 - $57.86
Sargent Art has combined deep, luxurious fine art colors with a smooth and easy blending texture to create an indispensable artist’s tool. Sargent Art...
$2.49 - $57.86
SpiceBox Art Studio Landscapes and Nature Oil Pastels Kit
SpiceBox Art Studio Landscapes and Nature Oil Pastels Kit
$23.44
(1 Reviews)
Item #: 83773
Paint beautiful pastel scenes of landscapes and nature with the SpiceBox Art Studio Landscapes and Nature Oil Pastels Kit. Everything you need to get started is in this kit, including 20 oil pastels, paper, and easy, step-by-step instructions. It comes in a folio package with a magnetic flap closure, so it’s perfect for plein-air art.
SpiceBox Art Studio Landscapes and Nature Oil Pastels Kit
( 1 Reviews)
Item #: 83773
$23.44
Paint beautiful pastel scenes of landscapes and nature with the SpiceBox Art Studio Landscapes and Nature Oil Pastels Kit. Everything you need to get ...
$23.44
SpiceBox Art Studio Oil Pastels Kit
SpiceBox Art Studio Oil Pastels Kit
$14.98
Item #: 83773
Learn how to create beautiful pastel paintings with the SpiceBox Art Studio Pastels Kit. Artist Philip Berrill provides step-by-step instructions. Ideal for beginners, this kit includes everything you need to get started and comes in a handy signature folio package with a magnetic flap closure, so you can take it anywhere.
SpiceBox Art Studio Oil Pastels Kit
Item #: 83773
$14.98
Learn how to create beautiful pastel paintings with the SpiceBox Art Studio Pastels Kit. Artist Philip Berrill provides step-by-step instructions. Ide...
$14.98
SpiceBox Master Class Pastels Kit
SpiceBox Master Class Pastels Kit
$14.98
Item #: 85723
Learn how to create awe-inspiring landscapes, portraits, and still-lifes with the SpiceBox Master Class Pastels Kit. This set is packaged in a signature folio with a secure magnetic flap and features simple, step-by-step instructions for beginning artists. Suitable for ages 13 and up.
SpiceBox Master Class Pastels Kit
Item #: 85723
$14.98
Learn how to create awe-inspiring landscapes, portraits, and still-lifes with the SpiceBox Master Class Pastels Kit. This set is packaged in a signatu...
$14.98
Van Gogh Oil Pastels and Sets
Van Gogh Oil Pastels and Sets
$2.80 - $50.53
(46 Reviews)
Item #: 20063
These oil pastels are perfect for older or more advanced students. They are intense in color and particularly soft and pleasant to use, not just on paper and board but also on wood or earthenware.
Van Gogh Oil Pastels and Sets
( 46 Reviews)
Item #: 20063
$2.80 - $50.53
These oil pastels are perfect for older or more advanced students. They are intense in color and particularly soft and pleasant to use, not just on pa...
$2.80 - $50.53
Oil Pastels - Kid's and Classroom
Crayola Oil Pastels
Crayola Oil Pastels
$2.58 - $47.61
(45 Reviews)
Item #: 20066
For young artists. Smooth, creamy texture in true hues. No-roll hexagonal shape. Packaged in easy-to-open lidded box, along with tips and techniques. Set of 16. Set of 28 includes metallic gold and silver.
Crayola Oil Pastels
( 45 Reviews)
Item #: 20066
$2.58 - $47.61
For young artists. Smooth, creamy texture in true hues. No-roll hexagonal shape. Packaged in easy-to-open lidded box, along with tips and techniques. ...
$2.58 - $47.61
Faber-Castell Goldfaber Studio Oil Pastel Sets
Faber-Castell Goldfaber Studio Oil Pastel Sets
$7.19 - $21.58
(9 Reviews)
Item #: 21905
Goldfaber is Faber-Castell's affordable line for students, offering quality at an unbeatable price! This collection of colors is soft and easy to blend, providing smooth color lay-down for rich oil pastel effects. Good lightfastness and excellent opacity.
Faber-Castell Goldfaber Studio Oil Pastel Sets
( 9 Reviews)
Item #: 21905
$7.19 - $21.58
Goldfaber is Faber-Castell's affordable line for students, offering quality at an unbeatable price! This collection of colors is soft and easy to blen...
$7.19 - $21.58
Faber-Castell Grip Oil Pastel Sets
Faber-Castell Grip Oil Pastel Sets
$4.39 - $65.25
(7 Reviews)
Item #: 21931
With a unique, easy-to-handle triangular shape, Grip Oil pastels are ideal for the young artist. Rich, bright, opaque colors blend together easily and can be smoothed and thinned with baby oil.
Faber-Castell Grip Oil Pastel Sets
( 7 Reviews)
Item #: 21931
$4.39 - $65.25
With a unique, easy-to-handle triangular shape, Grip Oil pastels are ideal for the young artist. Rich, bright, opaque colors blend together easily and...
$4.39 - $65.25
Maped Color'Peps Triangular Oil Pastels
Maped Color'Peps Triangular Oil Pastels
$3.39 - $5.76
(1 Reviews)
Item #: 22790
These extra-smooth oil pastels come in a variety of bright, blendable colors with strong covering power. Scratch, wipe, layer! Color'Peps Oil Pastels are easy to grip, thanks to their large, triangular size that’s perfect for small hands, plus they're paper-covered to keep hands clean.
Maped Color'Peps Triangular Oil Pastels
( 1 Reviews)
Item #: 22790
$3.39 - $5.76
These extra-smooth oil pastels come in a variety of bright, blendable colors with strong covering power. Scratch, wipe, layer! Color'Peps Oil Pastels ...
$3.39 - $5.76
Niji Oil Pastel Sets
Niji Oil Pastel Sets
$1.72 - $6.10
(7 Reviews)
Item #: 21911
Niji's high-quality yet reasonably priced soft oil pastels come in a variety of brilliant colors that blend and lift easily using stumps, odorless thinner, brushes, and palette knives. They are suitable for use on a variety of surfaces. Non-toxic.
Niji Oil Pastel Sets
( 7 Reviews)
Item #: 21911
$1.72 - $6.10
Niji's high-quality yet reasonably priced soft oil pastels come in a variety of brilliant colors that blend and lift easily using stumps, odorless thi...
$1.72 - $6.10
Pentel Oil Pastels
Pentel Oil Pastels
$2.05 - $50.62
(75 Reviews)
Item #: 20020
For use on paper, board or canvas. Clear, brilliant colors apply smoothly, blended easily. Long-lasting and fade-resistant. Regular size sticks, in slide-out box sets.
Pentel Oil Pastels
( 75 Reviews)
Item #: 20020
$2.05 - $50.62
For use on paper, board or canvas. Clear, brilliant colors apply smoothly, blended easily. Long-lasting and fade-resistant. Regular size sticks, in sl...
$2.05 - $50.62
Prang Sketcho Oil Pastel Crayons
Prang Sketcho Oil Pastel Crayons
$9.49 - $17.60
(1 Reviews)
Item #: 20032
For oil painting, pastel drawing, stained wood and transparent effects. Adjustable sleeves. Directions included. Sets of 12 and 24.
Prang Sketcho Oil Pastel Crayons
( 1 Reviews)
Item #: 20032
$9.49 - $17.60
For oil painting, pastel drawing, stained wood and transparent effects. Adjustable sleeves. Directions included. Sets of 12 and 24.
$9.49 - $17.60
Royal Talens Panda Oil Pastel Sets
Royal Talens Panda Oil Pastel Sets
$6.95 - $13.95
Item #: 21084
Royal Talens Panda Oil Pastels are soft, round oil pastels ideal for beginners and classroom use. Made with finely ground, lightfast pigments, these opaque, full stick pastel colors lay down rich, creamy color and have great covering power.
Royal Talens Panda Oil Pastel Sets
Item #: 21084
$6.95 - $13.95
Royal Talens Panda Oil Pastels are soft, round oil pastels ideal for beginners and classroom use. Made with finely ground, lightfast pigments, these o...
$6.95 - $13.95
Sakura Cray-Pas Expressionist Oil Pastels and Sets
Sakura Cray-Pas Expressionist Oil Pastels and Sets
$0.69 - $23.76
(152 Reviews)
Item #: 20012
Cray-Pas Expressionist Oil Pastels are formulated with extra-fine quality pigments, waxes, and oils. They are perfect for very smooth drawing and a wide range of effects, from bold, intense strokes to subtle shading.
Sakura Cray-Pas Expressionist Oil Pastels and Sets
( 152 Reviews)
Item #: 20012
$0.69 - $23.76
Cray-Pas Expressionist Oil Pastels are formulated with extra-fine quality pigments, waxes, and oils. They are perfect for very smooth drawing and a wi...
$0.69 - $23.76
Sakura Cray-Pas Junior Artist Oil Pastel Sets
Sakura Cray-Pas Junior Artist Oil Pastel Sets
$2.10 - $61.49
(63 Reviews)
Item #: 20013
Easy to use, safe student-quality oil pastels for texture rubbing, blending, scratch art, or any coloring project. Build art skills without mess. Bright colors blend easily.
Sakura Cray-Pas Junior Artist Oil Pastel Sets
( 63 Reviews)
Item #: 20013
$2.10 - $61.49
Easy to use, safe student-quality oil pastels for texture rubbing, blending, scratch art, or any coloring project. Build art skills without mess. Brig...
$2.10 - $61.49
Sargent Art Gallery Oil Pastels
Sargent Art Gallery Oil Pastels
$6.65
(8 Reviews)
Item #: 21929
These oil pastels combine rich, fine pigments with smooth texture that experienced artists demand. Formulated for artistic sketching and fine art illustration, they are suitable for artists of all ages. Colors blend easily and sticks measure 3/4" × 2-1/2".
Sargent Art Gallery Oil Pastels
( 8 Reviews)
Item #: 21929
$6.65
These oil pastels combine rich, fine pigments with smooth texture that experienced artists demand. Formulated for artistic sketching and fine art illu...
$6.65
SpiceBox Pastels for Young Artists Kit
SpiceBox Pastels for Young Artists Kit
$37.99
Item #: 85724
Give budding artists a fun and educational introduction into pastels with SpiceBox Pastels for Young Artists Kit. Easy-to-follow instructions inspire and encourage kids to start creating as they learn how to make portraits, landscapes, and cool designs by mixing pastels with water. The kit is compact and easy to store and is suitable for ages eight and up.
SpiceBox Pastels for Young Artists Kit
Item #: 85724
$37.99
Give budding artists a fun and educational introduction into pastels with SpiceBox Pastels for Young Artists Kit. Easy-to-follow instructions inspire ...
$37.99
SpiceBox Petit Picasso Pastels Kit
SpiceBox Petit Picasso Pastels Kit
$23.61
Item #: 83771
Kids can explore the world of oil pastels with the SpiceBox Petit Picasso Pastels Kit. It’s easy to store, thanks to its compact format, and it makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, and other occasions. The instructions are easy to follow and contain plenty of inspiration. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
SpiceBox Petit Picasso Pastels Kit
Item #: 83771
$23.61
Kids can explore the world of oil pastels with the SpiceBox Petit Picasso Pastels Kit. It’s easy to store, thanks to its compact format, and it makes ...
$23.61
Oil Pastels
Made with mineral oil, wax, and pigments, oil pastels might be described as having a waxy or crayon-like consistency. Considered more permanent than soft pastels or hard pastels, they also contain pigments that may be more intense, they are cleaner to use, and they won’t rub off as easily. Oil pastels also resist crumbling and don’t pose a health risk because they produce no pastel dust. However, they are more difficult to blend and never fully harden on your artwork, which also means the pastels will never dry out. Finished oil pastel artwork should be framed behind glass or sprayed with a fixative. Oil pastels should not be confused with oil-based colored pencils, which may contain a slight amount of oil to aid smoothness, increase durability, and prevent “wax bloom.” Blick sells a variety of oil pastel sets that are artist-grade, student-grade, or intended for younger artists who are graduating from crayons to oil pastels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between hard/soft pastels and oil pastels?
The main difference is in the texture. Hard and soft pastels could be described as "chalky." Oil pastels might be described as having a "waxy" or crayon like consistency. They are cleaner, and do not rub off as much. They resist crumbling and do not pose any health risk in terms of breathing dust. Oil pastels are also more permanent and offer intense pigments. However, they are more difficult to blend and never fully harden. Therefore, oil pastels can be smudged in storage.