NEW! DAKOTA DELUXE TRAVELER
"The best plein air box for pastel artists - lightweight, tough, and holds lots of pastels!"

The Dakota Deluxe Traveler is the latest addition to our fine line of specialty pastel products. Italian craftsmen produce these exquisite pastel carriers to our specifications. The boxes are constructed of oiled, stain resistant beech wood, utilize finger joined corners and are fitted with high quality hardware and a leather handle. The lightweight and durable boxes are a briefcase design that offers pastel storage on both sides. Swivel latches secure panels that hold the pastels in place. We use memory foam in the bottom of the box and attached to the panels to gently cushion the pastels.

The interior of each box is divided into sections measuring 10 1/2" x 3 1/4". The small box has 6 sections and the large box has 10 sections. Each section will easily hold 20 full size large sticks of pastel or many more half sticks! The Small box is a wonderful size if you want to be very compact and still have great carrying capacity (at least 120 full sticks) - throw it in a backpack! The Large box can hold more than 200 full size pastel sticks. For compactness and portability the smaller Travel 1 box is the way to go. If you need more pastels for a workshop, trip or just to keep your pastels organized in your studio, the larger Travel 2 box offers greater capacity along with ease of access.

NOTE: The Deluxe Traveler comes complete with memory foam. We sell the foam pieces seperately also for replacement or for your use in other boxes.

SPECIFICATIONS:

SMALL TRAVELER
Sections: 6 Closed Size: 11 1/2 x 12 x 2 1/2" Open: 11 1/2 x 24 x 1 1/4" Weight: 3lb 12oz
LARGE TRAVELER
Sections: 10 Closed Size: 11 1/2 x 19 x 2 1/2" Open: 11 1/2 x 38 x 1 1/4" Weight: 5lb 9oz

SENNELIER PARIS COLLECTION - OUR BEST SELLING PASTEL SET!

The Sennelier 120 Paris Collection - a half stick set with a slightly wider diameter than their full size pastel, a fantastic selection of colors, great size for travel or plein air! Sennelier soft pastels are made from pure pigments with a gum Arabic binder. Naturally occurring inert materials from the Champagne region of France are added to the pure pigments to produce colors of exceptional luminosity.

SENNELIER HALF STICK SETS

Sennelier's best selling half stick soft pastels are now available in a distinctive black wood box. Sennelier soft pastels are made from pure pigments with a gum Arabic binder. Naturally occuring inert materials from the Champagne region of France are added to the pure pigments to produce colors of exceptional luminosity.

A well-crafted black lacquered wood box makes for easy transport and durability. High impact foam inserts keep the pastels firmly secure in transit or in the studio.

Available in sets of 60 or 120 colors.

LIMITED TO STOCK ON HAND

TRIPOD FIELD EASEL

The Tripod Field Easel is a great plein air easel. Made of European hardwood, it provides a sturdy and stable surface for a pastel box and the versatility of a wide range of height adjustments and painting angles. The canvas or board holder will accommodate up to a 27" size and adjusts from horizontal to a forward tilt for pastels. Two folding shelf brackets support a pastel box while two adjustable wood blocks hold it in place. The Tripod Field Easel with our Dakota Deluxe Traveler boxes make a great Plein Air setup!

Specifications: Folded Size: 34" X 4" X 5" - Weight: 5lb

2012 WOLF KAHN CALENDAR - SPECIAL PRICE!

For Wolf Kahn (American, b. Germany 1927) the visible world serves as a point of departure. Resplendent with brilliant hues, his paintings exude tranquility and evoke subtle sensory pleasures.

The wall calendar is 12" x 13".

GIOCONDA PASTEL PENCIL - FULL SET

Gioconda Soft Pastel Pencils are made from high quality, pure micro-pulverized pigments and carefully mixed with a base of calcium carbonate and other quality-binding agents. The rich pigments work well for shading and detail and provide a smooth, vibrant color favored by pastel artists. The lush, light fast and fade resistant 3.8mm pastel is encased in California cedar.

SCHMINCKE SPECIAL EDITION 75 HALF STICKS