# @blickartmaterials on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DKP1oGUtw37
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/34014326-blickartmaterials-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/f8ecb1d84f.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-05-29T18:30:08.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Blick Art Materials (@blickartmaterials) — https://gondola.cc/blickartmaterials

## Caption

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

## Stats

- **Views:** 172
- **Likes:** 1,378
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- **Comments:** 41

## Tags

creativeexpression, craypas, artmaterials, arteducation, oilpastels

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