BRIGHT, VERSATILE COLORS: Achieve many painterly effects like blending, layering, and scratching with the creamy texture and smooth application of ’s oil pastels. THE ORIGINAL OIL PASTEL: Invented in 1925 by the company’s founders on a quest to create a better art medium than crayons. JAPANESE QUALITY: Each pigment color is individually color matrix tested against all the other colors to ensure blendability. CERTIFIED NON-: Approved by ACMI toxicologists & bears trusted AP Seal. 12-COLOR ASSORTMENT: black, white, cobalt blue, red, orange, yellow, yellow-green, pink, purple, green, pale orange and brown.