If you're looking for an alternative art source that is less messy but just as vibrant as paint, consider a range of oil pastels. They are a completely dry art medium so there is no waiting in creating an overlaid image, but they have the mixing ability of oil or acrylic paint. Like shaped and covered colored pencils, oil pastels are the perfect choice for younger artists looking to graduate from coloring books. While an accurate oil pastel drawing requires a bit of practice and carefUL...
