Jack Richeson Shiva Oil Paintstik, Traditional Colors, Set of 6

Sorely disappointed, the bars arrived in good time, but with all having at least one historic break that had sealed over, sealed is not as much of a concern as the almost chalky texture at the ends, and more crumb than cream. The blue in particular had areas of unmixed pigment leaving black smears through the work, That being said, they are usable; once you fight through the crumble but disappointing given the cost The impression I get is that they are old stock and had dried out considerably over time

All the tips had broken off in transit