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Sharon, As you know, I don't have a full set of anything, but have got an assortment of Unison, Schminke, Sennelier and GA and of course now Doaks. My two favorite being the Sennelier and GA's. To me the Sennelier and GA's are equal in their beauty, but the GA's win out because they are sturdier and don't fall apart so much. I remember you mentioning somewhere (at least I think it was you) that the Senneliers hadn't changed their formula in a VERY long time and that was part of their problem.
Well, I came across this on senneliers the other day when looking for random art related things and was wondering if you knew anything about it or if you had tried any of these "new improved" ones.
[I]Sennelier Soft Pastels:
News for pastel fans! Sennelier Pastels, long regarded for quality have just gotten better, and 108 new colors are just the start. Each new stick is longer, thicker, and more stable than before. We wanted to be the first to offer you every color in this new range.
More new products for pastel artists have been developed in the last five years than in the previous five decades. This news is truly the most exciting we've heard in the last few years. If you're committed to Sennelier Pastels you'll have to dig into this new batch. If you've never explored this line you're got more reason than ever to give them a try.
Sennelier uses only the purest pigments, mixed with minimal amounts of natural binders in an exclusive formula that yields lightfast, water-soluble pastels. They are highly concentrated and so soft that a gentle stroke will deliver a solid, powerful line of brilliant color.
Sticks are 2-1/2" long
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