abstract works of art and other creations. The oil pastel chalk is soft and easy to apply on various surfaces such as paper, canvas, wood, plastic and stone. This way you can even imitate the effect of oil colors! The oil pastel chalk is of fine art quality and excellent lightfast, allowing your artworks to retain their original colors for decades. In 1925, Sakura discovered and patented a revolutionary color product called Cray-Pas, a soft oil pastel chalk with intense colors that is easy to use. It was a worldwide breakthrough in color and after almost a century, Cray-Pas is still the most important oil pastel for children and artists around the world. The quality of Cray-Pas is undeniable, due to its balanced color range, coverage, unique pigments and easy application.