As an expert in the artisanal production of pastels, the Maison Caran d'Ache has been developing its Neopastel™ artists' quality pastels in its Geneva workshop for over 30 years. With its choice of 96 colours, the range of professional quality oil pastels is 100% Swiss Made certified. The Neopastel™ velvety texture and exceptional resistance to light make it perfect for a wide variety of techniques and vibrant results on paper. With its fine pigments, this oil pastel will meet all the requirements of the most demanding pastel artists and amateurs alike.

A range of 96 bright shades

Explore a vibrant rainbow of colour with the artists' quality oil pastels made in Caran d'Ache! Sold in sets of 12, 24, 48 or 96 pastels, the full range of Neopastel™ oil pastels is made up of 96 bright shades, including Royal Blue, Granite Rose and Ochre. The selection of cylindrical pastels includes several warm and cool greys as well as a wide array of bright shades that will allow you to play with all the colourful possibilities that pastels have to offer.
The extra finely ground pigments and the inert oil binder, which can be dissolved with a little turpentine, give these pastels exceptional coverage. These pastels will leave intense colour on all types of surfaces and allow artists to experiment with a wide range of colours. Take a look at the Neopastel™ colour chart online before making your selection.
Are you looking for a special gift for an artist friend? Opt for the box set containing the 96 Neopastel™ shades carefully displayed in a precious box made of birch and beech woods. The gold-coloured screen printing that decorates the inside and the outside of the box make this a valuable and special gift.

Oil pastels conceived for a wide range of techniques

Unlike dry pastels, oil pastels are not powdery and are comparable to paint thanks to their excellent coverage. Because of their intensity, the Neopastel™ pastels can be used in many different ways and in combination with other artistic techniques. The pigments can be applied by using the tip, the bevelled edge or the flat side of the pastel.
The uses of the Neopastel™ are almost infinite, allowing you create fine lines, colour blocks, stencils and gradients, make batik effects, sgraffito and layering or even use your fingers to blend the colours on paper or card.
The Neopastel™ artists' oil pastels can also cover all types of paint and drawings that are not as oily, such as tempera, watercolour, acrylic or ink.

Neopastel™, a range of high-quality pastels dedicated to the greatest pastel experts

With their wide 10mm diameter and their unique texture that meets Swiss Made quality requirements, the pastels from the Neocolor™ range are part of the Maison Caran d'Ache's iconic products.
The Neopastel™ pastels will not dry out and will remain stable over time, are heat resistant and offer excellent coverage on a wide variety of surfaces and materials. They are comparable to oil paint, allowing pastellists, professional artists and Fine Arts students to trade their paintbrushes for a Neocolor™ oil pastel for their works on canvas. Water resistant and extremely lightfast they will make your works of art even more exceptional.