Sargent Art 144-Count Colored Square Pastels are ideal for beginners to studio artists. Set includes 6 each of 24 brilliantly pigmented assorted colors in vivid pastel hues. Chalk pastels have a dry, soft texture and are excellent for portraits, landscapes, and more. Sticks measure: 3/8 by 3/8 by 2-1/2 inches each. AP-certified, non-toxic formula.