Name: Art Spectrum Colourfix Original Coated Pastel Paper
Brand: Art Spectrum
Rating: 4.7 (164 reviews)

It's called &quot;Colourfix&quot; because this very permanent, lightfast coated paper withstands all manner of artistic experimentation. Art Spectrum Colourfix Original Coated Pastel Paper has a medium toothy surface that will hold multiple layers of pastel, charcoal, or chalk without needing fixative between the layers. The absence of fixative allows the velvet bloom and vibrant color of pastel to be preserved. 

The unique, surface is produced by screen printing Art Spectrum Colourfix Primer onto a heavy weight Hot Press watercolor paper. The 140 lb (300 gsm), acid-free surface will also withstand sanding, scrubbing, soaking, and being reworked. These papers are used successfully in practically all media&nbsp;&mdash; pastels, charcoal, pencil, oils, acrylic, gouache, inks, silverpoint, and even watercolor.


**9" x 12", Cool Tones, Pkg of 10 Sheets**  - Includes the following 10 cool tones in a 9" × 12&quot (229 mm × 305 mm) sheet pack: Blue Haze, Deep Black, Deep Ultra, Elephant, Fresh Gray, Leaf Green Dark, Natural, Rose Gray, Storm Blue, and White.


**9" x 12", Warm Tones, 10 Sheets**  - Includes the following 10 warm tones in a 9" × 12" (229 mm × 305 mm) sheet pack: Aubergine, Australian Gray, Burgundy, Burnt Umber, Olive Green, Raw Sienna, Rich Beige, Sand, Soft Umber, and Terra Cotta.


**9" x 12", Rainbow Pack, Pkg of 20 Sheets**  - Includes all 20 colors in the Colourfix line in a 9" × 12" (229 mm × 305 mm) sheet pack.

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Art Spectrum Colourfix Original Coated Pastel Paper - Cool Tones 10 Pack of 9" x 12" Sheets, shown in fan


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Art Spectrum Colourfix Original Coated Pastel Paper - Warm Tones 10 Pack 9" x 12" Sheets, shown in fan

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Art Spectrum Colourfix Original Coated Pastel Paper - Rainbow Pack of 20 9" x 12" Sheets, shown in fan


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Art Spectrum Colourfix Original Coated Pastel Paper - Closeup of Blue Haze Corner Swatch

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Art Spectrum Colourfix Smooth Pastel Papers - 20 sheets of Rainbow package shown in fan

Ideal for artists looking for a less toothy pastel surface!   Art Spectrum Colourfix Smooth Pastel Paper has a surface that is less abrasive than Colourfix Coated Pastel Paper. Developed in part with the manufacturers of PanPastel Artists' Painting Pastels, Colourfix Smooth still holds multiple pastel layers but in a more gentle fashion. What's more, the surface won't cause excessive damage to PanPastel Sofft tools or fingertips (when used for blending).   Colourfix Smooth Pastel Paper can be used successfully with practically all media &mdash; pastels, charcoal, pencils, oils, acrylics, gouache, inks, silverpoint, and even watercolor. The smooth yet toothy surface is ideal for pastels, pencil, or charcoal, as it will hold multiple overlays of color without the need to fix between layers.   The unique, fine tooth surface is produced by screen printing Art Spectrum Colourfix acrylic primer onto a heavyweight watercolor paper. The absence of fixative allows the velvet bloom and vibrant pastel colors to be preserved. Apply a final light spray of fixative if desired.   Available in a variety of lightfast colors, this paper is acid-free. It weighs  230 lb (340 gsm) .

Ideal for artists looking for a less toothy pastel surface, Art Spectrum Colourfix Smooth Pastel Paper has a surface that is less abrasive than Colourfix Coated Pastel Paper. Can be used successfully with practically all media. Lightfast and acid-free. 230 lb (340 gsm).

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In response to requests from pastellists around the world, Art Spectrum has released its  much-anticipated  range of Colourfix Soft Pastels. 

These very soft pastels match the colors of Art Spectrum's Colourfix papers, boards, and primers, enabling artists to easily &quot;bring back&quot; the background color into the later stages of a pastel painting. 

Colourfix Soft Pastels are available individually in  full-size  sticks or as a set of 20  half-sticks &hellip;one of each color to get you started! 

Full-size sticks measure 12&nbsp;mm&nbsp;&times; 70&nbsp;mm.

These very soft pastels match the colors of Art Spectrum's Colourfix papers, boards, and primers, enabling artists to easily "bring back" the background color into the later stages of a pastel painting.

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Art Spectrum Pastel and Multimedia Primer - Front of 250 ml Deep Ultra Blue Primer


Art Spectrum Pastel and Multimedia Primer colors are permanent and non-toxic. They're the same primers used on Colourfix Papers, also available from Blick.   Art Spectrum Pastel and Multimedia Primer provides a fine, positive tooth to hold extra color on your work (and less on the floor). Apply the primer with a dampened brush, sponge, or roller, straight from the pot. Brushes wash out in water.   These quick drying acrylic primers bond solidly to almost any clean paper, canvas, card, plastic, glass, ceramic, or even metal. All colors can be intermixed to create new shades. White can be tinted with acrylics, Liquid Spectrum Inks, or Art Spectrum Gouache.   Available in 16 colors, in 250&nbsp;ml (8&nbsp;oz) plastic pots. Clear is also available in a 1&nbsp;L (34&nbsp;oz) size.

Art Spectrum Pastel and Multimedia Primer colors are permanent and non-toxic. They provide a fine, positive tooth to hold extra color on your work. Apply primer with a dampened brush, sponge, or roller, straight from the pot. Brushes wash out in water.

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Art Spectrum Colourfix Optimum Board - Blue Haze, 16" x 20"

Art Spectrum Colourfix Optimum boards are premium, high-density foam boards that are screen printed by hand with a lightfast, sanded acrylic gesso. Superb for use with pastels, oil colors, acrylics, inks, gouache, watercolors, and dry media such as charcoal and pencils, they offer a robust, toothy surface that will hold multiple layers of media. 

The secret that separates this board from all others is a super thin layer of aluminum within the board that prevents warping and helps preserve this substrate’s lightweight and sturdy characteristics. Made from ethically sourced, 100% virgin wood pulp, these plein air boards are archival, acid-free, and ready to be framed with no backing board required. Each Optimum Board is extremely lightweight, weighing just over 6 oz.

Boards are available in a variety of lightfast colors, all with the Original Colourfix tooth. 

Art Spectrum Colourfix Optimum Boards are premium, high-density foam boards that are screen printed by hand with a lightfast, sanded acrylic gesso. Superb for use with pastels, oil colors, acrylics, inks, gouache, watercolors, and dry media such as charcoal and pencils, they offer a robust, toothy surface that will hold multiple layers of media.

Art Spectrum Colourfix Original Coated Pastel Paper is a very permanent, lightfast coated paper that withstands all manner of artistic experimentation. These papers are used successfully in practically all media.

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