Bring your creativity to life with Pentel Art Crayons—a premium crayon experience made for artists, hobbyists, and anyone eager to explore expressive art-making with ease. More refined than standard crayons, these artist-grade tools offer the soft feel and blendability of oil ...Bring your creativity to life with Pentel Art Crayons—a premium crayon experience made for artists, hobbyists, and anyone eager to explore expressive art-making with ease. More refined than standard crayons, these artist-grade tools offer the soft feel and blendability of oil pastels, allowing you to achieve painterly effects and dynamic color transitions.
Whether you're sketching, journaling, or simply enjoying the meditative act of drawing, the Art Crayons glide beautifully under your hand. Carefully selected under the supervision of watercolor artist Harumichi Shibasaki, the 8-color set provides a balanced mix of versatile shades, ideal for capturing mood and form. Compact yet powerful, it’s a great starting point—or travel-friendly companion—for creative exploration.
Why Artists Love Them Smooth and creamy for a relaxing drawing experience Easy to blend and layer for gradients and shadows Ideal for adults seeking creative fulfillment Portable and beginner-friendly, yet full of potential Rediscover the joy of drawing with a set designed to inspire. Experience Japanese crayons & oil pastels —where timeless tradition meets creative expression. Details Quantity in Pack: 16 Length (Crayon): 2.7 in (6.9 cm) Weight (Crayon): 0.31 oz (8.8 g) Materials: Pigments, wax, extender pigments, and oil Brand: Pentel Discover the Heart of Japanese Creativity: Pentel Founded in postwar Japan in 1946, Pentel began with a mission to bring the joy of art to children.
Its very name blends “pen” and “pastel”—a symbol of its roots in expressive, high-quality art materials. With over 75 years of craftsmanship, Pentel has become beloved by artists, illustrators, and stationery lovers around the world. What makes Pentel special is its dedication to both innovation and emotion.
From the iconic Sign Pen (used by President Johnson and NASA!) to the newly launched Art Crayons, each product is thoughtfully crafted in Japan by makers who care deeply about how tools inspire creativity. Their latest Art Crayons—developed with watercolor artist Harumichi Shibasaki—revive the playful joy of drawing, with soft textures, rich pigments, and blendable colors designed especially for adults. Pentel doesn’t just make stationery.
It creates tools for human expression.