Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
In this video I share the results from my lightfast testing comparing some of the budget brands of soft pastel with some of the more expensive brands. I want to stress that my test is not claiming that all colours from expensive brands are totally lightfast, but that there does seem to be a notable difference in quality based on the price.
Full length tutorials can be found on Patreon at patreon.com/emmacolbertart.
Browse my full library of tutorials at emmacolbertart.com/tutorials. No need to sign up to have a browse!
For all my favourite art materials and where to purchase them visit emmacolbertart.com/tutorials/my-favourite-art-materials
If you'd like to come and learn from me in person, read more about my art retreat in the South of Spain 2027 at uptrek.com/retreat/mastering-soft-pastel-retreat-artist-emma-colbert-spain
In this video I share the results from my lightfast testing comparing some of the budget brands of soft pastel with some of the more expensive brands. I want to stress that my test is not claiming that all colours from expensive brands are totally lightfast, but that there does seem to be a notable difference in quality based on the price.
Full length tutorials can be found on Patreon at patreon.com/emmacolbertart.
Browse my full library of tutorials at emmacolbertart.com/tutorials. No need to sign up to have a browse!
For all my favourite art materials and where to purchase them visit emmacolbertart.com/tutorials/my-favourite-art-materials
If you'd like to come and learn from me in person, read more about my art retreat in the South of Spain 2027 at uptrek.com/retreat/mastering-soft-pastel-retreat-artist-emma-colbert-spain
