This set of 24 oil coloring pencils are beautiful and go onthe paper so easy! The colors are brilliant . They come presharpened and ready to use, which makes them a perfect gift for the artist in your life. I have several artist, most of them my grandchildren, and I want to encourage them to keep at it. These pencils make it so easy. They are fantastic for shading and outlining! They are durable wooden pencils and non-toxic. The perfect set with so many different colors to choose from to draw your masterpiece!