Pencil control, pastel beauty. Pastel colors are the most brilliant and colorful, but they are not the cleanest medium to work with. You can now experience the entire beauty of pastel in a practical, hassle-free format. Expert-grade pastel pencils provide a pastel look without the mess, making them ideal for both experienced artists and beginners of all ages. Perfect for all kinds of pastel work, its wide color strip and powdery texture make it simple to mix and blend. It's also great for adding details to drawings. The velvety smooth finish produced by the soft, powdery texture of these wood-cased pastel pencils makes them perfect for blending and mixing. Use with Derwent Sketch or Watercolor paper; works well for drawing on colored (even black) paper as well. Beautiful tin with detachable lid for convenient access