Unison Colour : Soft Pastel : Lisa Ober (Portrait) Set of 18

The pastels are made in Northumberland and contain only pure pigments in a cycle of related hues, instead of adding white or black to the colors. The result is intense, vibrant color not muddied by the blending of colors. Unison's pastels contain very little binder, making them truly soft and smooth. They are mixed to meticulous recipes and are based on traditional pigments such as cadmiums, cobalts and natural and synthetic earths. Pastels measure approximately 2-1/8" long x 5/8" diameter (54 mm x 16 mm). Sticks vary slightly due to the hand-making process.

Lisa has worked with Unison Color to hand-select many of the beautiful colors she uses in her portrait work. This set contains the foundational colors portrait artists can incorporate into their palette to create realistic and accurate skin tones. From shadow colors to highlights, you'll find this set to be an excellent source of rich color that will make your portraits come to life. It is the perfect set for someone just starting their portrait-painting journey, or simply as an addition to your own pastel collection.

Color palette information:

• Excellent first-layer colors for establishing middle values and overall skin tone
• Great dark colors for deep shadows, contrast, and hair
• Perfect highlight colors for glowing skin and hair
• Useful additional colors to help you shift color temperature, add reflective color, and fine tune for a variety of skin shades