Description

Since its introduction in 1952, the NEOCOLOR™ I water-resistant wax pastel by Caran d’Ache has had a lasting impact on both artistic practice and art education. Recognised today as an iconic tool among beginners and professionals alike, it stands out for the richness and durability of its pigments, as well as its remarkable versatility. These pastels allow artists to experiment with a wide variety of techniques, including blending, layering, burnishing, rubbing, and sgraffito, making them an essential addition to any creative toolkit.

NEOCOLOR™ I pastels feature a smooth, creamy texture that delivers vibrant, highly opaque colour with excellent lightfastness. Their water-resistant formulation makes them suitable for dry applications across numerous surfaces such as paper, cardboard, wood, glass, leather, fabric, and even stone. They can also be used with turpentine for additional effects or applied in encaustic techniques on heated surfaces.

Available colours:

White, Light Grey, Grey, Black, Yellow, Toledo Brown, Orange, Ochre, Raw Umber, Flame Red, Salmon, Brown, Vermillion, Russet, Burnt Sienna, Scarlet, Scarlet Metallic, Carmine, Pink, Pink Metallic, Purple, Lilac, Violet, Violet Metallic, Periwinkle blue, Ultramarine, Prussian blue, Cobalt blue, Light blue, Phtalocyanine blue, Turquoise blue, Malachite green, Emerald green,  Grass green, Yellow green, Lemon yellow, Light olive, Olive, Ash grey, Bronze; Silver, Gold, Payne’s grey, Sahara yellow, Light cadmium red, Crimson alizarin, Dark ultramarine, Light cobalt blue, Phtalocyanine green, Dark gold.