Experience the exceptional versatility of Caran d'Ache Neocolor II Aquarelle Wax Pastels, the iconic water-soluble wax pastel trusted by artists, illustrators, designers and creative professionals worldwide.
Manufactured in Switzerland to Caran d'Ache's renowned standards of quality, Neocolor II combines the vibrant colour intensity of a wax pastel with the creative possibilities of watercolour. These highly pigmented pastels deliver rich, smooth colour straight from the stick and can be transformed with water to create beautiful washes, blends and painterly effects.
Their soft, creamy texture glides effortlessly across paper, card, canvas and mixed media surfaces, making them ideal for sketching, colouring, layering, blending and experimental techniques. Whether used dry for bold, expressive marks or activated with water for transparent washes, Neocolor II offers exceptional flexibility for artists of all abilities.
With 84 colours available as open stock singles, you can easily replace favourite shades without purchasing a complete set. Every colour is formulated to provide outstanding coverage, vibrant colour strength and excellent lightfastness for artwork that stands the test of time.
✓ Premium Swiss-made quality
✓ Water-soluble wax pastel formula
✓ Rich, highly pigmented colours
✓ Use dry or activate with water
✓ Excellent layering and blending capabilities
✓ Suitable for mixed media techniques
✓ Smooth, creamy application
✓ Available as open stock singles
✓ 84 colours available
From sketchbooks and illustrations to mixed media artwork and fine art projects, Caran d'Ache Neocolor II Aquarelle Wax Pastels offer endless creative possibilities in one versatile medium.