Discover the ultimate versatility and convenience in your artistic endeavors with the SoHo Urban Artist Water Soluble Oil Stick. Designed with the modern artist in mind, these encaustic pigment sticks offer the perfect blend of innovation and tradition. Experience the silky smooth texture of water-soluble oil paint without the need for brushes or solvents, making your creative process more efficient and enjoyable. Each oil stick measures 4.8 inches in length and .78 inches in diameter, providing ample material for your artistic projects. Crafted from premium pigments, water-soluble linseed oil, purified beeswax, and purified soy wax, these oil sticks ensure a smooth application and vibrant, long-lasting colors. The SoHo Urban Artist Water Soluble Oil Stick is compatible with various water-soluble paints and mediums, allowing you to blend seamlessly with a colorless blending stick or a wet brush for a multitude of effects. Ideal for painting on any primed surface, these oil paint sticks are perfect for both studio work and plein air painting. The easy water clean-up feature makes them a safer, modern alternative to traditional toxic pigments. All colors in this range are AP non-toxic, ensuring peace of mind while you focus on your artwork. What is the difference between Oil Paint Sticks and Oil Pastels? Both oil pastels and oil paint sticks are made with pigments, waxes, and oils, but their composition and properties differ. Oil pastels have a higher wax content and are made with non-drying oils, such as mineral or castor oil. Water-soluble oil paint sticks contain linseed oil and dry like traditional oil paints. Oil pastels, however, will always remain tacky and require glass protection to preserve finished work.