Curated Sets of Rich, Water-Soluble Color

Sennelier Half-Stick Soft Pastels are a luxurious choice for artists who crave bold, velvety color and uncompromising quality. Hand-formed using the purest pigments and a natural transparent binder—without any fillers or clays—these ultra-soft pastels glide effortlessly across textured or sanded surfaces. A gentle stroke is all it takes to lay down intense, vibrant color that is both lightfast and water-soluble, allowing for expanded techniques and mixed media exploration.

Offered in thoughtfully curated color-themed sets, these half-sticks provide an economical way to experience more colors while maintaining Sennelier’s renowned performance. Each set is housed in a foam-lined box that keeps every pastel safe and snug, making them ideal for both studio use and travel. With a Sennelier pastel set, you get unmatched color quality and expressive freedom—twice the shades, twice the inspiration.

Key Features

• Super soft, velvety texture with high pigment load
• Hand-formed half-sticks (1¼" long × ½" diameter)
• Lightfast and water-soluble for versatile techniques
• Made without fillers or clays
• Foam-lined packaging prevents breakage
• Available in curated, color-themed sets

Perfect For

• Serious pastel artists and mixed media creators
• Drawing bold, rich lines and expressive strokes
• Blending, layering, and water-based techniques
• Plein air or studio work
• Using with textured and sanded pastel surfaces
• Spontaneous, uninhibited creative exploration