Richeson's professional, semi-hard pastel sticks are perfect for underpainting. Their square shape is ideal for shading, and they can also be sharpened to a point if desired. - Richeson Semi-Hard Square Pastel - Set of 36Square Semi Hard Pastels, 36 SET - This set contains White, Lemon Yellow, Golden Cadmium Yellow, Naples Yellow, Dark Carmine, Mauve 2, Light Cadmium Red, Purplish Red, Ultramarine, Permanent Blue, Light Blue, Chinese Green, Turquoise Green 1, Brown, Burnt Umber, Genuine Umber, Paynes Gray, Violet 1, Yellow Ochre, Raw Sienna, Flesh, Brown Ochre, Chestnut, Reddish Sand, Russet, Carmine, Salmon Pink, Apricot, Sky Blue, Ultramarine Pink, Light Green, Middle Cobalt Blue, Light Cobalt Blue, Steel Gray, Dark English Green, and Brown Black, in a protective paper box.