Artists, you're going to love these Conté à Paris sketching crayons! This set of 12 sanguine crayons includes those beautiful earthy reds and browns that artists have been using for centuries. The colors are just gorgeous - you get various sanguine shades plus grey, bistre, and different grades of white and black to complete your palette. What's really cool is how soft these crayons are to work with - they glide smoothly on paper without being waxy or greasy. They're made from natural pigments like iron oxides and carbon black, mixed with clay and a binder that gives them that perfect texture. Whether you're doing life drawings, landscape sketches, or portrait studies, these crayons give you that classic, timeless look that you just can't get with regular colored pencils. They come in a handy plastic storage box that keeps them organized and protected. The sanguine colors are particularly amazing for figure drawing - they create such warm, natural skin tones. If you've ever admired those old master drawings with their rich red-brown tones, these are the exact kind of crayons those artists used. Seriously, upgrading from regular drawing tools to these professional-grade crayons will completely change your artwork. They blend beautifully, layer well, and give you that authentic traditional art feel. Your sketchbook is about to get way more interesting!