Sennelier 100 ‘Portrait’ Pastels in Wooden Box

The Sennelier 100 ‘Portrait’ Pastels in Wooden Box set is a luxurious, professional‑grade collection designed specifically for capturing the full complexity, warmth, and nuance of human skin tones. Made using pure pigments and a traditional natural binder, Sennelier soft pastels are hand‑formed and air‑dried, giving them their signature velvety texture and exceptional colour brilliance.

This expansive 100‑colour portrait palette offers an unparalleled range of undertones, mid‑tones, highlights, shadows, and subtle transitions ideal for lifelike portraiture and figure work. Each pastel glides effortlessly across the surface, delivering intense colour with minimal pressure and blending smoothly for delicate gradients, expressive mark‑making, and refined detail.

Presented in a beautifully crafted wooden box, this set provides both elegant protection and a premium studio experience. Renowned for their high pigment load and buttery feel, Sennelier soft pastels excel in layering, scumbling, and building depth in skin, hair, fabric, and atmospheric backgrounds. This collection is the ultimate choice for portrait artists seeking a comprehensive, professional‑quality palette.

Features

• Extra‑soft pastels made with pure pigments and natural binders

• Portrait‑focused palette for realistic skin tones and subtle shading

• Velvety texture for smooth, expressive application

• High pigment concentration for luminous, vibrant colour

• Hand‑formed and air‑dried for superior quality

• Excellent blendability for soft transitions and layered effects

• Suitable for paper, card, pastel board, and textured surfaces

• Presented in a premium wooden box for protection and display

• Comprehensive 100‑colour selection for advanced portrait work

Best For

• Portrait and figure artists

• Realistic skin tones, undertones, and subtle shading

• Layering, blending, and tonal transitions

• Expressive mark‑making and soft gradients

• Professionals and dedicated artists seeking a complete portrait palette