[ but patience is key, Diva!! ] You're right. I have these. [ and then he's picking up a small tin resting on the bench beside him, and opening it so that Diva can look inside. it's filled with pastels in a variety of colors! it's pretty obvious by how small the red one is in comparison to the rest that he's been using that one most.
and he's looking at that drawing more seriously than might be expected. ] If you want to draw in a simpler style, skip the pencil lines and use these first. Your colors and shapes will be bold, and the style will balance out.