Pastels set Astra Prestige 36 colors — soft dry pastel sticks, art drawing supplies

Astra Prestige soft dry pastel set with 36 colors offers a broad palette of pigments in compact stick form for drawing, blending and layering. The pastels are formulated for smooth application and consistent coverage, making them suitable for artists and hobbyists working in sketching, portraiture, landscape and mixed-media projects. The set is compatible with standard pastel papers and commonly used fixatives, enabling secure layering and preservation of finished work.

Advantages

The sticks provide uniform color laydown with a soft, velvety texture that facilitates blending and subtle transitions. A 36-color selection gives a wide tonal range from neutrals to vivid hues, reducing the need for frequent color mixing. The compact stick format is convenient for direct application, control and detailed work, while the formulation minimizes dust and crumbling compared with lower-quality pastels.

Suitable for

• Sketching and quick studies
• Portraits and figure drawing
• Landscape and nature scenes
• Mixed-media artworks combining pastels with pencil, ink or paint
• Art classes, workshops and hobby projects

Key specifications

• Set contains 36 soft dry pastel sticks in varied colors
• Soft, blendable texture for smooth layering
• Suitable for use with pastel papers and textured surfaces
• Compatible with most fixatives for preservation
• Compact stick format for direct application and detail work

How to use

Choose a suitable paper or surface with enough tooth to hold the pastel pigment. Apply the pastel sticks directly to create broad strokes or use the edges for finer lines and details. Blend colors with fingers, blending stumps or soft cloths to achieve smooth gradients and transitions. Build layers from light to dark as needed and fix the artwork lightly with a compatible fixative spray between layers or after completion to reduce smudging and increase longevity.

Usage recommendations

Store pastels in a dry, dust-free place and keep individual sticks separated to avoid unintended color transfer. Use fixatives sparingly and in a well-ventilated area; test product compatibility on a scrap piece before applying to the final artwork.