Wax-based pastels that dissolve with water open unexpected possibilities between drawing and painting. Marabu Art Crayons deliver the creamy application of oil pastels without greasy residue, then transform when you brush water across them, solid marks become transparent washes, blended layers turn luminous, stamped textures shift into painterly effects. Lightfast pigments maintain intensity whether you leave them dry or activate them wet.

The retractable holder keeps your hands clean while providing precise control through its ergonomic grip. Work reductive techniques like wipe stenciling, build rich textural layers, or create complex backgrounds that combine both drawn and painted elements. Colors cure to a stable finish that doesn't require protective glassine sheets between stored pieces.

These crayons perform best on absorbent or semi-absorbent surfaces, gesso, canvas, wood, plaster, bisque-fired clay, and paper all accept the pigment readily. Mixed media artists particularly value this versatility: you can sketch compositional elements, dissolve sections for atmospheric effects, then draw back into dried washes with crisp marks. One tool handles multiple techniques without switching between oil pastels, watercolors, and drawing materials.