- Professional quality - Artisan crafted and rolled by hand - Luminously pigment-rich with a velvety texture - Range spans 500+ individual colors - Innovative size for studio and plein air work - Full sticks measure 1-3/8"L x 9/16" Dia Richeson Handrolled Soft Pastels are expertly made by hand, delivering maximum color intensity and velvet-soft texture at an accessible price. Thoughtfully designed for studio and plein air artists, sticks come in an innovative 1-3/8" standard size—durable, comfortable to hold, and designed for detail work, you never need to break them. Whether working on smooth or textured substrates, these pastels lay down buildable, blendable, professional-quality color in a range that includes over 500 distinct hues, tints, and shades. A wide collection of sets, including specialized options for portraiture, landscapes, and more, caters to every painting style. Value Spectrum sets provide quick access to nuanced values, making it easy to refine color temperature transitions whether you’re in the studio or outdoors in changing light.