ART CRAYON releases 25-color set and colorless blender co-developed with Shibasaki
Astrum will release a 25-color set of Pentel's 'ART CRAYON' and 9 new colors including a colorless blender on June 5, 2026. The product is co-developed with painter and YouTuber Harumichi Shibasaki.
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Astrum Co., Ltd. (President: Junichi Ishigaki, Tokyo) will release the Pentel 'ART CRAYON' 25-color set and 9 new colors, including a colorless blender, starting June 5, 2026, nationwide.
Co-developed with painter and YouTuber Harumichi Shibasaki (2.13 million subscribers as of May 2026), ART CRAYON enables oil painting-like expressions with crayon simplicity. Its soft texture allows stroke control and vivid mixing.
The 9 new additions consist of a colorless blender (for blending, shading, and gloss) and 8 intermediate colors (Lemon Yellow, Deep Orange, Scarlet, Violet, Indian Red, Dark Grey, Light Blue, Cobalt Blue) to enhance natural transitions. The package features a kitten illustration drawn by Shibasaki using the 25 colors.
Astrum will also support art activities by holding the '100 Art Crayon Paintings Exhibition' (entry from July 2026), monthly classes, and workshops with 'artwine.tokyo'.
Co-developed with painter and YouTuber Harumichi Shibasaki (2.13 million subscribers as of May 2026), ART CRAYON enables oil painting-like expressions with crayon simplicity. Its soft texture allows stroke control and vivid mixing.
The 9 new additions consist of a colorless blender (for blending, shading, and gloss) and 8 intermediate colors (Lemon Yellow, Deep Orange, Scarlet, Violet, Indian Red, Dark Grey, Light Blue, Cobalt Blue) to enhance natural transitions. The package features a kitten illustration drawn by Shibasaki using the 25 colors.
Astrum will also support art activities by holding the '100 Art Crayon Paintings Exhibition' (entry from July 2026), monthly classes, and workshops with 'artwine.tokyo'.
FAQ
What is the release date of the ART CRAYON 25-color set and the new colors?
They will be released sequentially starting June 5, 2026 (Friday).
Who is the co-developer of ART CRAYON?
It is co-developed with Harumichi Shibasaki, a painter and art YouTuber.
How much does the ART CRAYON set cost?
The 25-color set (containing 26 crayons including 2 whites) is 10,725 JPY (tax included), and single crayons are 418 JPY (tax included).
What is the newly added 'blender'?
It is a colorless crayon used for mixing, blurring, and adding gloss to colors.
Where can I submit works for the '100 Art Crayon Drawings Exhibition'?
You can submit through the official page starting in July 2026.