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

812 Light Peony Yellow - NEW
531 Conch Pearl - NEW
593 Light Wine Lees - NEW
001 White
051 Salmon
589 Crimson Alizarin
065 Russet
069 Burnt Sienna
045 Vandycke Brown
099 Aubergine