Girault
Pastels
was founded in the 18th century as a cottage industry; and since 1780,
Girault craftsmen
have been handing down their skills in the manufacture of a
single product: Pastels. (click
on Girault Legacy for more info.)
Because of this long
lasting experience, Girault can offer in the
21st century a traditional pastel with all the qualities required for
your artistic needs.
Girault
was also known as "Quentin de la
Tour"
in the U.S.A, and back under
their original name "Girault
Pastels"
-but (without the sleeves).
GIRAULT HOW
GIRAULT (since 1780)
Girault Pastels are made of natural pigments that are traditionally used in fine arts.
Colors are created through the blending of pure pigments; pastels are made by mixing these pigments with white.
Special attention is paid to keep the hardness of the sticks the same throughout the whole series.
First,
the pigments and the white are ground; then water is added and the
paste is mechanically wrung and molded into the required shape before
being manually cut at the needed length.
The sticks are numbered and stamped and then left to dry.
Girault Pastels contain NO heavy metal.
GIRAULT THE TWO PASTELS IN ONE!
Girault Pastels are so versatile They can be used early in the painting like a hard pastel and throughout the painting like a softer pastel Dense but smooth, creamy without being overly soft
Girault Pastels have:
A proper adhesion to the support
Pure, permanent hues that cover well
The possibility of drawing fine lines
Dense without being hard, yet smooth and crumble-resistant
It is uncommon to find so many qualities in a single product
