These watercolor pencils are a unique bridge between coloring and painting. Draw with them like any colored pencil, then dissolve the color with a wet brush to create a translucent watercolor wash. And Watercolor Pencils are kind to Mother Earth! Unlike markers, whose usefulness is short term because they dry up and run out of ink, yet all that discarded plastic has a long-term impact on the environment. Consider replacing your plastic markers and gel pens with this natural & environmentally sustainable alternative. Water Color Pencils are ideal for young artists - no spills, no messy cleanup. Non-toxic and fun for all! And earth friendly!