Sennelier Oil Pastels are created using the best quality pigments that the world has to offer. This exceptional range was created in 1949 to meet specifications set by Pablo Picasso himself. The result was a line of deliciously creamy oil pastels that allowed drawing with oils on almost any surface. Today, discerning oil pastel artists and oil painters use the renowned Sennelier pastel line to add a vividly exciting element to their work.