Pastels have been around for a long time.  You only have to see Renoir’s sublime works in pastel to appreciate this medium.  Characterized by pure pigment, intense colours and a variety of applications pastels have a lot to offer.  But pastel sticks have issues too.  Soft pastels snap easily.  A lot of pastel is wasted in excessive crumbling.  Pastel dust is annoying.  Sticks get dirty easily and must be carefully stored in foam boxes.  Enter PanPastel Colors.