Crayon - Caran D’ache Neocolor I Metallic Phtalo Blue - Pack of 10

Discover the magic of creation with the Caran D’ache Neocolor I Metallic Phtalo Blue, a vibrant addition to your artistic toolkit. This pack of 10 water-resistant wax oil pastels is perfect for artists, teachers, and fine art students who demand quality and versatility. Since its inception in 1952, Neocolor I has transformed drawing and art education with its exceptional performance. The Phtalo Blue is especially prized for its luminous pigment, smooth application, and impressive coverage. Whether you are sketching, painting, or working on mixed media projects, these pastels provide unmatched fluidity and brilliance on both light and dark surfaces. The unique properties of Neocolor I enable a variety of techniques, including sgraffito, flat-wash, and even hot-wax painting. Designed for various backgrounds and materials, these pastels offer a painterly aesthetic that enhances your artwork. Their ease of sharpening allows for fine details, making them ideal for intricate designs and edge work. Additionally, they can be diluted with mineral spirits for stunning wash effects, amplifying your creative possibilities. Each pastel measures 5/16" in diameter and 4-1/16" long (8 mm × 103 mm), making them a robust choice for any artist looking to elevate their craft. Indulge your creative spirit with the Caran D’ache Neocolor I Metallic Phtalo Blue and unleash a world of artistic expression.

Neocolor I water-resistant wax oil pastels are must-have medium much loved by artists, technical designers, teachers and Fine Art students alike. Internationally known by its own name and a pioneer in the field, Neocolor I revolutionised the world of drawing and art teaching from the time of its creation in 1952 in the Caran d™Ache workshops. Its excellent coverage, the smoothness of texture, the luminosity of the 60 colours in the entire range, together with its resistance to water and extreme lightfastness, make it one of the pillars of the Geneva-based Manufacture.
The Neocolor I™s properties enable countless applications on all kinds of backgrounds or materials. Suited to endless forms of artistic expression “ from strokes to flat-wash, sgraffito or hot-wax painting, its colours remain as luminous as ever on coloured or dark materials.
These water-resistant pastels are soft and easy to work with. They feature exceptional covering power, excellent lightfastness, and are great for underpainting. Their hardness allows them to be sharpened more easily for detail and edge work.

Pastels are soluble in mineral spirits for wash techniques. Each stick is 5/16" diameter Ă— 4-1/16" long (8 mm Ă— 103 mm).