Value is everything, and this set is all value. The Art Spectrum Soft Round Pastel Six Pack in Black, White & Between runs from Lamp Black to Titanium White with four greys in between, both warm and cool, in hand made artist soft pastel.

It is the set for tonal studies, life drawing, moody monochromes and anyone who wants to finally understand light and shadow without colour getting in the way.

What Is in the Black, White & Between Six Pack

Colours in This Set

• Lamp Black P (599P)
• Warm Grey X (584X)
• Cool Grey P (582P)
• Australian Grey P (596P)
• Warm Grey V (584V)
• Titanium White P (500P)

Colours as listed by Art Spectrum. Art Spectrum notes that colour selections may vary.

Having warm and cool greys side by side is the secret weapon here. Use Cool Grey P in shadows that face the sky and the Warm Greys where light bounces off the ground, and a black and white drawing suddenly feels like it has temperature.

Proudly local, too: Art Spectrum hand makes these in Australia, and the brand describes itself as 100% Australian made. Beyond monochrome, this is the set that finishes every other set. Titanium White for the sparkle in an eye, Lamp Black for the deepest accent, and the greys for knocking back colours that shout too loudly.

Why We Love This Six Pack

• Pure value training. Six steps from black to white.
• Warm and cool greys. Add temperature without adding colour.
• Australian Grey. A distinctive Art Spectrum neutral.
• A perfect add on. Completes the lights and darks of any colour set.

How We Use Black, White and Greys

Pick a mid toned or black paper so the greys sit in the middle of your value range. Block the big shadow shapes in first, add mid greys, and save Titanium White for the brightest highlights at the very end.

For charcoal and pastel combos, sketch in charcoal and lift mistakes with a kneadable from our erasers range.

Questions About the Art Spectrum Black, White & Between Pastel Set