Jack Richeson hand-rolled soft pastels offer luxurious texture and incredibly rich colors in an innovative size suitable for studio or plein air work. The first whisper of. Stroke on your surface will be enough to convince you that our pastel artisans have achieved what many have reached for, but few have attained:. professional quality, pigment-rich soft pastel at an affordable price point. Our carefully crafted 500 color range has been divided into creative color sets to meet every artistic need.