Prismacolor Premier® NuPastel® Firm Pastel Sticks are a favorite among illustrators, designers, and artists who need high-performance color with more control and less mess. Unlike traditional soft pastels, NuPastels are formulated to be stronger and less dusty, which means less breakage and easier cleanup without sacrificing vibrant, velvety color.
Each stick is composed of rich, creamy pigment perfect for blending, layering, shading, and detail work. Their firmer texture makes them easy to sharpen to a point for crisp lines, or to dull for broad, soft coverage. Use them dry for bold color, or wet to create fluid washes and painterly effects.
NuPastels are ideal for artists working in mixed media, portraiture, landscapes, or tightly rendered drawings where precision and subtle gradients are key.
Note: Open-stock NuPastel singles have been discontinued by the manufacturer and are no longer available. We recommend stocking up on full sets while they're still available.
Features
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Stronger than standard pastels – reduces breakage and dust
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Smooth, rich pigments – blend and layer easily
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Sharpenable – ideal for fine details or full coverage
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Versatile – use wet or dry for different effects
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Brilliant color payoff – less mess, more control
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Perfect for illustration, realism, or design work
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Available in 12, 24, 36, 48 and 96 count sets
