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Mastering Detail Work with Pastel Pencils
How Can Artists Preserve and Protect Pastel Artwork?
What Tools and Accessories Help Improve Pastel Technique?
What Tools and Accessories Help Improve Pastel Technique?
Mastering Detail Work with Pastel Pencils
Additionally, using a fixative spray can help preserve your artwork and prevent smudging. Remember that the quality of your pastel pencils can significantly impact the outcome of your artwork. The Sydney Art Store provides a range of high-quality pastel pencils that are perfect for both professional and amateur artists.
How Can Artists Preserve and Protect Pastel Artwork?
Because pastels sit on the surface rather than binding with it, preservation is a crucial step in working with this medium. One of the most important protective measures is using a fixative spray, which helps prevent smudging and fading while maintaining the vibrancy of the colours. However, fixatives must be applied lightly and evenly to avoid darkening delicate tones. Proper storage is also essential—pastel works should be stored flat, between acid-free sheets or mounted with protective matting to prevent contact with the glass. Framing under glass, preferably with spacers or a mat board, protects the artwork from dust, moisture, and accidental smearing. Artists committed to long-term preservation also consider archival surfaces and lightfast pastel brands. These precautions ensure pastel pieces retain their character, detail, and impact for years to come.
What Tools and Accessories Help Improve Pastel Technique?
Sennelier Oil Pastel Set 24 Assorted Portrait
$118.80
Sennelier Oil Pastels
$5.31
Sennelier Oil Pastel Set 24 Still Life
$118.76
While pastels can be applied directly by hand, a range of tools and accessories enhance precision, blending, and cleanliness. Blending stumps, tortillons, and soft brushes allow for controlled gradients and fine detail work, especially useful when working in tight areas or with pastel pencils. Erasers, such as kneadable or vinyl types, help lift pigment without damaging the surface—ideal for correcting errors or creating highlights. Fixatives provide essential protection between layers or upon completion, helping to secure pigment without compromising colour integrity. Storage tools like pastel boxes, trays, or foam-lined cases protect sticks from breakage and make organising hues easier. Choosing the right accessories empowers artists to execute advanced techniques with greater finesse, ultimately making pastel work cleaner, more professional, and more enjoyable.
What Makes The Sydney Art Store’s Oil Pastel Selection Stand Out?
For artists working in oil pastels, The Sydney Art Store offers a curated lineup of brands that balance creaminess with colour stability. Products from Sennelier, Holbein, and other professional ranges ensure bold coverage, smooth application, and long-lasting pigment integrity. These oil pastels are ideal for rich, layered effects, whether used with blending tools or solvents for mixed-media techniques. We also provide surface recommendations and tools specifically designed to complement oil pastels, ensuring better adhesion and reduced smudging. Our broad selection, combined with practical advice, makes it easier for you to select the right tools for your technique-specific needs. Whether creating textured abstracts or refined figure work, artists trust The Sydney Art Store’s oil pastel collection for its performance and consistency.
