Artico oil pastels set 30 colors — Artico

Artico oil pastels set 30 colors — Artico offers a compact selection of thirty pigmented sticks formulated for smooth application and blending. The set includes a broad range of hues suitable for layering, smudging and mixed-media techniques. Designed for artists, students and hobbyists, these oil pastels provide creamy, opaque coverage that performs well on paper, sketchbooks and board surfaces used in illustrations, studies and school projects.

Advantages

The oil pastels deliver rich, consistent color with a soft, buttery texture that facilitates both detailed strokes and broad coverage. Their formulation allows easy blending with fingers, blending tools or solvents for gradual transitions and tonal effects. The compact tin keeps the set organized and portable, making it convenient for studio work or on-site sketching.

Suitable for

• Sketching and quick studies
• Illustrations and character or landscape work
• School art projects and classroom use
• Mixed-media pieces combined with ink, watercolor or acrylic underpainting

Key specifications

• Number of colors: 30
• Finish: oil-based, creamy texture
• Form factor: individual pastel sticks
• Packaging: compact metal tin for storage and transport
• Suitable surfaces: paper, sketchbook pages, illustration board

How to use

Select a pastel stick and apply directly to the chosen surface using light or firm pressure depending on desired opacity. Build up layers for deeper color and use a finger, cloth or blending stump to soften edges and create gradients. For finer details, use the pastel edge or shave small amounts to form a sharper point. When combining with other media, apply oil pastels after water-based layers are fully dry or use them as a base layer before applying dry media.

Usage recommendations

Store the set horizontally in a dry place and replace the lid of the tin after use to protect sticks from dust and breakage. Use fixative spray formulated for oil pastels if a more durable surface is required; test on a small area first. For cleanup, avoid solvents on skin—use mild soap and water or a small amount of oil if necessary.