Since 1975, it has established itself as a staple of Fine Arts, renowned for its versatility and the intensity of its pigments.

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Caran d’Ache unveils five Special Edition sets, enriched with 15 new colours, grouped into five thematic palettes: Pop, Lush, Portrait, Pastel and Dark. Each box of 10 colours features three of the 15 new shades.

Neocolor II Aquarelle by Caran d'Ache are superior artists' quality water-soluble wax based pastels which are are soft and easy to apply, both dry or wet.

They contain high pigment concentration which allows for bright, opaque colours and excellent lightfastness as well as being watersoluble. They are easy to work with, you can use them for dry or wet drawing, including colour washes, and though they are firmer than oil pastels, you can smudge them on various materials (including paper, cardboard, wood, pottery, stone, cork, metal, glass, etc.)

• Superior-quality water-soluble artists’ pastels for the most exacting requirements: artists, illustrators, graphic art, art tuition.
• Soft, velvety texture creating no dust
• Superior covering power
• Excellent lightfastness
• Bright colours
• Diameter Ø 8.65 mm
• This jubilee honours 50 years of art and inspiration.
• Specific sleeve for each assortment showcasing the palette’s colour universe
• Colourable colour chart inside

COLOURS INCLUDED

591 Tyrian Pink - NEW
573 Rose of Garance - NEW
121 Light Lilac - NEW
090 Purple
010 Yellow
300 Fast Orange
560 Light Cadmium Red (hue)
100 Purple Violet
131 Periwinkle blue
139 Indigo Blue