Create bold sketches, dramatic shadows, and expressive tonal studies with Alphacolor® Soft Charcoal Pastels. These artist-quality charcoal pastels feature a soft, blendable formula that produces rich black values and smooth transitions, making them ideal for drawing, rendering, and mixed media artwork.
Designed for easy blending and layering, these round charcoal pastels allow artists to create everything from delicate shading to strong, expressive marks. The highly pigmented charcoal delivers deep values and striking contrast, helping artwork achieve greater depth and visual impact.
Suitable for use on paper, fabric, ceramics, and other compatible surfaces, this convenient 3-pack includes a reusable storage tray to help keep your materials organized between sessions.
Features
- Soft charcoal pastel formula
- Rich black pigmentation
- Smooth blending and shading
- Excellent tonal range
- Round pastel shape
- Ideal for expressive drawing techniques
- Includes reusable plastic storage tray
- AP Certified Non-Toxic
Includes
- 3 Soft Charcoal Pastels
- Reusable Plastic Storage Tray
Ideal For
- Drawing
- Sketching
- Figure studies
- Value studies
- Shading and blending
- Mixed media artwork
- Classroom instruction
- Portfolio preparation
Compatible Surfaces
- Drawing paper
- Charcoal paper
- Toned paper
- Pastel paper
- Fabric
- Ceramics
- Mixed media surfaces
Why Artists Love Charcoal Pastels
Soft charcoal pastels offer many of the benefits of traditional charcoal while providing broader coverage and easier blending.
Perfect for:
- Deep shadows
- Dramatic contrast
- Expressive mark making
- Large-scale sketches
- Quick studies
- Atmospheric effects
Artist Tip
Pair charcoal pastels with:
- Kneaded erasers for lifting highlights
- Toned paper for dramatic value studies
- White charcoal for striking contrast
- Fixative spray to help preserve finished artwork
