Art set KOH-I-NOOR painting kit with dry pastels, drawing pad and eraser (MPN 174122)

KOH-I-NOOR painting kit with dry pastels, drawing pad and eraser is a compact starter art set designed for sketching, color studies and mixed-media practice. The kit includes a selection of dry pastel sticks that deliver soft, blendable pigment suitable for quick studies and layered color work, a drawing/block pad with textured paper tailored to dry media, and a gum eraser for selective corrections and highlights. The components are chosen to provide a balanced set for students, hobbyists and artists who need portable, ready-to-use materials for classes, workshops or home practice.

Advantages

The dry pastels in this KOH-I-NOOR kit offer smooth application and easy blending, enabling tonal transitions and textured effects without solvents. The included pad features paper weight and tooth appropriate for dry media, helping pastels adhere and allowing repeated layering. The gum eraser removes or lightens pigment without excessive abrasion of the sheet. Together, these elements give a cohesive beginner-friendly solution that supports learning of pastel techniques and development of color handling skills.

Suitable for

• Student exercises and classroom use
• Hobby sketching and color exploration
• Studies, preliminary sketches for paintings
• Mixed-media work combining pastels with dry drawing materials

Key specifications

• Dry pastel sticks: assorted colors suitable for blending and layering
• Drawing pad: textured paper formulated for dry media and pastels
• Eraser: gum-type eraser for gentle removal and lift of pigment
• Kit format: compact set designed for portability and practice sessions

How to use

Select pastel sticks and apply to the drawing pad using light strokes to build initial color fields, then blend with fingers or blending tools to achieve desired transitions. Use the textured paper to hold multiple layers; vary pressure to produce soft or intense marks. Employ the gum eraser to lift highlights or correct small areas by gently rubbing the surface until the unwanted pigment reduces. Combine pastels with pencil or charcoal on the included pad for mixed-media effects, allowing each layer to sit before adding more pigment to avoid overworking the sheet.

Usage recommendations

Store pastels in a dry place and keep the pad flat to prevent paper warping. Work on a protected surface to catch dust from pastels and clean tools regularly. For best results, use fixative spray formulated for dry pastels if preserving or displaying finished pieces.