I’m fascinated by what any artist uses to create the work they do; for me the technology and technique are as interesting as the finished piece. With that in mind, I’m happy to share the tools and materials I use myself. These are not paid endorsements, and I don’t serve on any beta test or review panels; these are just the products I use, and enjoy. Your results may vary. Please use good safety practices; some pigments or materials are toxic, or unsafe to consume!

In no particular order:

Pastels

Henri Roche (La Maison du Pastel) soft pastels (my preference) [made in France]

Sennelier soft pastels [made in France]

Schmincke soft pastels [made in Germany]

Blue Earth soft pastels (until I use them up) [made in USA]

Sakura Nouvel Carré hard pastels (iridescent and neon) [made in Japan]

Pencils

Faber-Castell Pitt Pastel Pencils

Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth Woodless Colour Pencils

Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth Woodless Graphite Pencils

Staedtler Mars Lumograph Pencils (3H & 4H)

Surfaces

Ampersand Pastelbord Museum Series painting panels (my preference)

Sennelier Pastel Card

Clairefontaine Pastelmat (once I’ve used up my supply, this will be discontinued in favor of Sennelier pastel card, which does not tend to curl)

Tools

Rosemary & Co “The Pastel Brush Set”

TSSART Artist Tape

Bergeon Rodico

Pan Pastel Sofft Tools Sofft Sponge Bars (assorted shapes)

Sennelier Latour Soft Pastel Fixative (when a fixative is appropriate)

Lane Linen pure cotton dishtowels

Latex free finger cots (any available brand)