A century ago, Sakura changed art forever with the invention of Cray-Pas, the first oil pastel! 🎨 Originally designed for students, these blendable, mess-free colors made expressive techniques accessible in the classroom. By 1957, Cray-Pas reached the U.S., bringing the vibrancy of oil paint with the ease of a crayon. Over time, new formulas like Expressionist and Specialist expanded their use to serious artists. 👨‍🎨 Presentation by Becca from our Merchandising Team 😁 Thanks to our vendor partners sakuraofamerica for the footage 🎥 Filmed at Blick Studios in Chicago, Illinois sakuraofamerica #oilpastels #arteducation #artmaterials #craypas #creativeexpression