Holbein Holbein Oil Pastel Set of 15 Colors Set (U681) HK Holbein Inc. is the North American Agent for all things Holbein. Founded in 1977 by Peter Hopper, HK Holbein has two offices one in Burlington, Vermont, United States and one in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada. Peter retired in 1996 and today two of his sons, Douglas (President) and Timothy (Executive Vice President) and first grandchild Matthew Hopper (Vice President) now run HK Holbein and continue close ties with Osaka, Japan. Holbein Oil Pastels have a unique formulation which makes them move and feel like a soft pastel but without the dust. Endorsed by the Oil Pastel Association of America, these high quality artist pastels are the result of over 75 years of research. The range offers a wide spectrum of rich colors with a high pigment load, and these oil pastels handle beautifully, with excellent layering and blending capacity. Their square shape allows for intricate detail and clean, sharp lines. Holbein oil pastels can be applied to almost any ground. They can also be used over finished acrylic and oil paintings and in conjunction with a variety of wet and dry media. Due to the paraffin content and highly refined mineral oil, they will never harden completely. Unlike oil pastels that use vegetable oil, Holbein oil pastels are inert once laid down and will not dry out or crack.
