Gum erasers are super soft, with shavings that clump together and remove easily from the paper. They're commonly used for picking up charcoal and pastel as well as erasing graphite pencils and other dry media. Made in Spain from synthetic...

Conté crayons have been a staple in art classes for generations. They're made with a proprietary blend of pigment, clay, and graphite, a combination that gives these sticks smoothness, durability, and excellent color laydown. They're perfect for quick sketches, particularly...

These are the best student-grade oil pastels on the market. Holbein doesn't make very many student-grade products, and when they do, they don't give up their standards or outsource manufacturing to other countries. These soft, brilliant round sticks are made...

Stabilo CarbOthello chalk pastel pencils are a great way to work with pastels without getting your fingers dirty and getting color in unwanted areas of the page. They can be dry-blended or smudged to create a variety of artistic effects....

Sakura Cray-Pas Expressionist oil pastels are a very popular choice for beginners, hobbyists, and budget-conscious artists. The texture of these pastels is very soft, so colors lay down easily and blend well. Every color is bright, opaque, and non-toxic.

With a history that dates to 1887, Sennelier is one of the world's most storied art materials manufacturers. Their history with oil pastels is a bit shorter; in 1949, Sennelier was the first to create a professional-quality oil pastel at...

These are the best student-grade oil pastels on the market. Holbein doesn't make very many student-grade products, and when they do, they don't give up their standards or outsource manufacturing to other countries. These soft, brilliant round sticks are made...