Mont Marte Oil Pastel Extra Soft, 26pcs Natural Set – Pack of 26

Extra soft pastels are easier to blend and layer, allowing for seamless color transitions and more subtle shading, which is ideal for creating realistic landscapes and nuanced textures.

The set focuses on earthy, nature-inspired tones designed to capture natural landscapes, including a range of browns, ochres, greens, and muted neutrals suitable for skies, soil, foliage, and geology.

Yes. The Mont Marte Oil Pastel Extra Soft set is non-toxic, making it suitable for classroom and studio use by students and hobbyists alike.

They glide smoothly on smooth to medium-textured papers, illustration boards, and canvases prepared with a suitable ground. Heavier paper or mixed-media paper helps achieve the best blending effects.

Keep the pastel sticks in their durable box to prevent chipping and arrange by color if possible. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve pigment integrity.

Try layering light to dark tones, using a soft tissue or blending stump to blend edges, and using light pressure for delicate shading. You can also overlay with a light wash of color or use a fixative after finishing a piece.

As a non-toxic product, they are suitable for beginners and students. Supervise younger children to avoid ingestion and keep small pieces away from mouths; wash hands after use.

For broader color options, you might also explore Mont Marte Oil Pastel Soft 24 Colors (URL: https://www.fepy.com/product/mont-marte-oil-pastel-soft-24-colors) and Mont Marte Oil Pastel Soft 12 Colors (URL: https://www.fepy.com/product/mont-marte-oil-pastel-soft-12-colors). The 24-color set expands your palette, while the 12-color set offers a more compact option with similar soft-blend performance.

Ideal for landscape artists, illustrators, and colorists tackling natural scenes, skies, terrain textures, and organic shading. Great for quickly blocking in large areas and blending for realistic tones.

Oil pastels aren’t usually sharpened like pencils. For fine details, you can gently trim the edge with a craft knife or use a sharp blade to shape the tip, then apply with careful strokes. A bit of practice with edge control helps achieve precise lines.

Yes. The extra soft texture, rich pigments, and natural earthy range make it approachable for beginners while offering blending versatility that seasoned artists appreciate for landscape work and subtle shading. The durable storage box also helps keep your palette organized as you grow your collection.