Oil Pastels

A curated collection of oil pastel sets, singles and papers for students, professionals and families. Discover creamy, blendable colour for sketching, layering and mixed media with trusted brands at Art Noise in Kingston.

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About Oil Pastels

Explore rich, blendable colour with the Oil Pastels collection at Art Noise in Kingston, Ontario. This curated range includes student-friendly sets like Faber-Castell Creative Studio oil pastels, known for smooth laydown, intense luminosity and easy blending, alongside Caran d’Ache Neopastel sets and singles for artists who want soft, highly pigmented sticks with excellent coverage and lightfastness. You’ll also find kid-friendly options such as OOLY Twisty Stix oil pastels, which tuck creamy colour into plastic barrels to keep little hands clean, plus Potentate oil pastel paper designed to grab and hold layers of pigment for sketching, portraits and mixed-media work. Whether you’re a professional artist refining studio pieces, an art student learning pastel techniques, or a family stocking up for creative afternoons, this collection offers versatile tools for drawing, layering, scumbling and blending on a variety of surfaces. As an independent Canadian art store, Art Noise is here to help you choose the right oil pastels, surfaces and accessories so your ideas glide onto the page with confidence.

Oil Pastels FAQ

What kinds of oil pastels are included in this collection?

Our Oil Pastels collection includes student and professional sets, open-stock colours and specialty papers. You’ll find creamy Faber-Castell Creative Studio sets, richly pigmented Caran d’Ache Neopastel singles and sets, kid-friendly OOLY Twisty Stix, plus Potentate oil pastel paper and more.

Are these oil pastels suitable for beginners as well as professional artists?

Yes. The Oil Pastels collection is curated for all levels, from first-time users to working artists. Student sets offer forgiving, blendable colour for learning, while Neopastel and other pro options give experienced artists soft texture, high pigment load and excellent lightfastness.

What paper or surfaces work best with oil pastels?

For the best results, choose a slightly textured paper that can grip layers of colour. Our Potentate Oil Pastel Paper is designed specifically for this medium. You can also browse additional options in our Paper & Pads collection, artnoise.ca/collections/paper-and-pads and our Sketchbooks collection, artnoise.ca/collections/sketchbooks

How do oil pastels differ from chalk pastels?

Oil pastels are made with non-drying oils and waxes, giving them a creamy, crayon-like feel that can be layered thickly and blended without dust. Chalk pastels are drier, more powdery sticks that create soft, dusty marks and require more fixative.

Are any of these oil pastels kid-friendly or suitable for classrooms and camps?

The Oil Pastels collection includes OOLY Twisty Stix and other easy-grip options that keep hands cleaner and are great for kids’ projects, camps and classrooms. For broader children’s art activities, pair your pastels with supplies from our Kid's Drawing collection artnoise.ca/collections/kids-drawing

How can I protect or seal an oil pastel drawing?

Oil pastel artworks are best stored flat with protective glassine or framed under glass. Some artists use light coats of fixative, but always test on a scrap first, as heavy sprays can alter the surface.

What do I need to build a basic oil pastel kit?

A simple starter kit can include one versatile set from the Oil Pastels collection, a few sheets or pads of textured paper, blending tools (like cotton swabs or tortillons) and a soft cloth for cleaning.

Can I learn oil pastel techniques through Art Noise?

Absolutely. Our team in Kingston is happy to help you choose materials from the Oil Pastels collection and answer technique questions in store. You can also look for relevant classes and events in our current semester of classes at artnoise.ca/collections/classes-workshops