Caran d'Ache Neocolor II Water-Soluble Pastel – Dark Olive 249

Neocolor II lets you move between drawing and painting without changing materials. Apply the pastel dry for strong, expressive marks, then add water to soften the colour or turn it into a fluid wash.

Dark Olive 249 provides a deep natural green that works well in botanical subjects, landscapes, foliage, shadows and earthy colour studies. It can also be layered with other Neocolor II shades to build colour depth and mixed-media effects.

What is Caran d'Ache Neocolor II?
Neocolor II is a water-soluble wax pastel designed for drawing, colouring, painting and mixed-media techniques.

What colour is Neocolor II Dark Olive 249?
Dark Olive 249 is a deep olive-green shade suitable for foliage, botanical subjects, landscapes, shadows and earthy colour studies.

Is Neocolor II water-soluble?
Yes. Neocolor II can be dissolved or blended with water to create washes and painterly effects.

Can Neocolor II be used dry?
Yes. The pastel can be applied directly as a dry drawing and colouring medium before being blended or activated with water.

What surfaces can Neocolor II be used on?
Neocolor II can be used on suitable drawing and mixed-media surfaces, including paper and other absorbent art surfaces.

What techniques can be used with Neocolor II?
It can be used for drawing, colouring, layering, blending, washes, painting and mixed-media work.

What is the texture of Neocolor II?
Neocolor II has a soft, creamy wax-pastel texture that allows broad application as well as controlled marks.

Where is Caran d'Ache Neocolor II made?
Caran d'Ache Neocolor II is made in Switzerland.

What is the colour number for Dark Olive?
Dark Olive is colour number 249 in the Caran d'Ache Neocolor II range.

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