Caran d’ Ache has long been at the forefront of high-quality artist materials, and their latest innovation—the Neoart 6901 Oil Pastels—is no exception. Designed to offer unparalleled vibrancy, versatility, and smooth application, these new pastels are set to become a favourite among both professional artists and passionate creatives. The first wax and oil pastel conform to the standard ASTM D-6901, offering unrivalled colour intensity and exceptional lightfastness for up to 100 years. Let’s dive into what makes the Neoart 6901 range stand out.
Offering exceptional colour intensity and lightfastness for up to 100 years, this permanent pastel blends the softness of wax with the richness of oil for a uniquely textured experience. Like the Luminance 6901 colour pencils, NEOART 6901 has undergone rigorous lightfastness testing in the Arizona desert! With a palette of 48 shades—34 rated LFI and 14 LFII—it delivers outstanding colour purity and vibrancy. Designed with a high pigment concentration and an ergonomic octagonal shape, NEOART 6901 is ideal for professionals, art students, and passionate creatives seeking a high-quality medium for dynamic, spontaneous, and lasting work.
The 6901 Wax Pastel is the result of years of research and refinement by Caran d’Ache’s Swiss-based team. It combines pure, highly concentrated pigments with a carefully formulated wax binder, creating a pastel that is both creamy and highly blendable.
100% Lightfast: Up to 100 years, 34 colours certified LFI and 14 LFII. The lightfastness of these pastels has been tested in the Arizona desert.
Exceptional Pigment Concentration – The 6901 Wax Pastel delivers rich, intense colours with superior lightfastness, ensuring your artwork remains vivid over time.
Smooth Application – The wax-based formula glides effortlessly across paper, canvas, and other surfaces, offering both bold strokes and delicate shading.
Versatile Blending – The pastels can be blended dry for seamless gradients or mixed with solvents to create painterly effects.
Layering & Opacity – Opaque yet layerable, these pastels allow for striking colour depth and dimension.
These pastel that merges the best qualities of soft wax and oil. This combination allows for a smooth and versatile application, making it easy to blend, layer, and build up rich textures. The buttery consistency ensures effortless mark-making, whether working on paper, canvas, or mixed media surfaces.
The versatility of these pastels allows artists to explore a wide array of techniques, including:
Blending & Layering – By using fingers, a cloth, or a blending stump, artists can create seamless transitions between colours. This technique is particularly effective for achieving soft gradients and subtle tonal variations, perfect for both abstract and realistic works.
Sgraffito – By layering different colours and then carefully scratching through the top layer with a palette knife or other sharp tool, artists can reveal the underlying shades, creating texture and intricate patterns.
Solvent Blending – When mixed with mineral spirits or turpentine, the pastels take on a paint-like consistency, enabling smooth, fluid blending. This technique is useful for creating soft, atmospheric effects or for covering large areas with rich colour.
Mixed Media – These pastels integrate beautifully with other mediums such as watercolours, acrylics, and graphite. Artists can use them to add depth, texture, and emphasis to their work, combining different materials for a unique final composition.
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Caran d’Ache NEOART™ 6901 oil pastels offer a truly superior experience, combining durability, intensity, and versatility. Whether you're sketching in the field, creating large-scale works, or exploring mixed media, these pastels provide endless creative possibilities.
Discover the vibrancy and permanence of Caran d’Ache NEOART™ 6901 oil pastels and elevate your artistic practice today.
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