Pastel set Maries Pastele Suche 12 colors — Maries 12-piece dry pastel set

Maries Pastele Suche 12 colors is a 12-piece dry pastel set designed for sketching, illustration and fine art. The set includes twelve distinct pastel sticks in a balanced range of hues suitable for blending, layering and shading on paper or pastel board. Formulated for consistent pigment laydown and workable texture, these dry pastels allow controlled application for portraits, landscapes, studies and mixed-media work.

Advantages

The set offers a compact selection of colors that are easy to blend and layer, providing smooth transitions and subtle tonal shifts. Each stick delivers reliable pigment strength and a soft texture that responds well to smudging and feathering techniques. The uniform size and shape of the sticks make them convenient to handle and store, while the color range covers common skin tones, earth tones and accent colors for varied artistic needs.

Suitable for

• Sketching and preliminary studies
• Portraits and figure work
• Landscape and nature scenes
• Illustration and concept art
• Mixed-media compositions combining pastel with pencil or ink

Key specifications

• Number of pieces: 12 dry pastel sticks
• Color range: mixed hues including neutrals and accent tones
• Form: dry, chalk-like pastel sticks suitable for paper and pastel board
• Texture: soft to medium softness for blending and layering
• Application: hand-held sticks for direct application and smudging

How to use

Select a suitable paper or pastel board with a medium-tooth surface to hold pigment. Start with light strokes to establish basic shapes and values, then build up color gradually by layering and blending with fingers, tortillons or soft cloths. Use harder edges sparingly by applying more pressure or working with the edge of a stick. Fixatives can be applied lightly between layers or at the end to reduce smudging; test on a sample before full application.

Usage recommendations

Store the pastel sticks in a dry, stable environment and keep them separated with tissue or foam to avoid color transfer. Wear a dust mask when working extensively and protect finished work with a light fixative spray or glass framing to preserve pigment and prevent abrasion.