This assorted, non-toxic, artist quality set of colored pencils by Veritas is the perfect starter set for any artist. This set of 12 colored pencils comes with colors that are excellent for drawing and sketching. Each colored pencil in this set resists breakage, applies smoothly to all paper types and delivers complete coverage. These colored pencils make it easy to shade and the colors can be layered and blended. These professional colored pencils are made from Incense-cedar wood and the smooth round barrels are easy to grip. This colorful colored pencil set comes in a functional, practical and convenient round cylinder tube. These colored pencils are also great for Bible journaling, crafting and are intended for adults and children age 3 and up. The colored pencil set makes a great gift for any artist, beginner or pro!