Blockx pastels may seem a bit more expensive than other artists pastels, but they are certainly worth every penny. A labor of love, these colors are not a commodity but an artists’ life blood, allowing pure freedom of expression unmatched by any other color in the world. Blockx has been producing quality artists' products since 1865, and the company still strives to continue to bring you the best! The extra soft pastels are made in Belgium by the legendary oil paint manufacturer Jacques Blockx. Treat yourself to fully pigmented, rich, brilliant and lightfast pastels that are really marvelous to use.