PanPastel

PanPastel – Painting with pastel, colour and control

PanPastel combines the appearance of traditional pastel with a way of working that feels more like painting. The soft pastel colours are applied with sponge applicators and other Sofft Tools, allowing you to create both large areas of colour and subtle details. The colours can be mixed with one another and are suitable for building up transparent layers, soft colour gradients and more intense accents.

Because the pastel is stored in pans, you can pick up colour precisely without applying a pastel stick directly to the paper. The system also creates less pastel dust than traditional sticks and gives you plenty of control when applying and blending colours.

PanPastel colours and Sofft Tools

The PanPastel range includes different products that allow you to use the technique in your own way:

•  PanPastel colours – Soft, highly pigmented pastel colours in convenient pans. Use them individually or mix colours to create new shades and smooth transitions.
• PanPastel sets – Curated sets with different colours so you can get started straight away with portraits, landscapes, backgrounds or mixed media.
• Sofft Tools – Special sponge applicators for applying, mixing and blending PanPastel. The different shapes allow you to work on both broad areas and fine details.
• Accessories – Useful products for using, organising and storing PanPastel colours and applicators.

What can you create with PanPastel?

PanPastel is suitable for a variety of creative techniques. Use the pastel colours for drawings and illustrations, as well as for backgrounds, colour gradients and details in mixed media projects. The colours can be applied to surfaces such as paper and card and are easy to combine with other materials.

By applying the colours layer by layer, you can create both soft, light effects and deep, more intense shades. With Sofft Tools, you can blend colours smoothly into one another or apply them very precisely.

Why choose PanPastel?

PanPastel stands out because of its combination of intense pigment, soft texture and distinctive pan format. This allows you to apply pastel more like paint and gives you plenty of control over colour, coverage and transitions.

The main benefits are:
- highly pigmented pastel colours;
- easy to mix and blend;
- suitable for working in multiple layers;
- less pastel dust than traditional pastel sticks;
- suitable for both broad areas of colour and fine details;
- suitable for drawing, painting and mixed media.

Frequently asked questions about PanPastel

What is PanPastel?

PanPastel is soft artist-quality pastel in a compact pan format. The colour is picked up from the pan with a Sofft Tool, for example, and then applied to the surface. This allows you to work with pastel in a way that feels similar to painting.

What is the difference between PanPastel and traditional pastel?

Traditional soft pastels are usually supplied as sticks and applied directly to the surface. PanPastel comes in a pan and is applied with an applicator. This allows you to pick up colour precisely, blend smoothly and work easily in layers. The pan format also creates less dust during use.

What are Sofft Tools used for?

Sofft Tools are specially developed sponge applicators for applying, mixing and blending PanPastel. They are available in different shapes and sizes, allowing you to work on both large areas and smaller details.

Is PanPastel suitable for mixed media?

Yes. PanPastel can be used for drawing, painting and mixed media. The pastel colours are therefore suitable for adding backgrounds, shadows, colour gradients and accents to creative projects.

Buy PanPastel at Vaessen Creative

At Vaessen Creative, you will find PanPastel products for drawing, painting and mixed media. Discover different pastel colours, sets and matching Sofft Tools and choose the materials that suit your technique and creative style.

Whether you want to create soft colour gradients, mix several shades or work on detailed pastel designs, PanPastel allows you to add colour and depth to your work step by step.