These are pencils. The sculptor mixes graphite with some sort of binding media (don’t know) & he can mass produce the amazing pencils. The reason I say rich relative is because of the large ones shown, none are priced lower then $75. There are much smaller at a more affordable price, I think the least expensive is $22 dollars. I want the owl & the frog & the feather (just in case any relatives are interested :)) If you are interested or would like more information, call Leaf & Petal located at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. A very special gift for your artist.