"Diane Townsend Artists’ Pastels are hand-made soft pastels for artists. I began making them in 1971 using a 17th century Italian formula from Rosabla Carriera translated for me by a conservationist in fine arts with whom I shared a studio. Artist and partner Judah Catalan and I have dedicated a total of 50 years refining this formula to create a smooth, flowing pastel that is as rich in pigment as possible. Pastels are essentially pigments lightly bound together with a binder and a variety of particles that aid in the application of pigments; as such, pastels are by nature a fragile medium- some are softer than others depending on the amount of chalk, clay, or other supportive materials added to the pigment."
Diane Townsend Pastels
Diane Townsend Soft Form Pastels Specialty
Sale price$6.75
In stock, 139 units
