Neocolor II Watersoluble Wax Pastels by Caran D'Ache of Switzerland
The excellent lightfastness, high-quality pigments, and adaptability to numerous techniques make Neocolor II Watersoluble Wax Pastels a creative medium for all artists, including colored pencils artists, fiber artists, illustrators, and graphic artists.
This lens shares my discoveries and techniques in using Neocolor II Watersoluble Wax Pastels in my colored pencil art and fiber art, and includes links to other artists who share their techniques using this medium.
Notes:
1. Copyright belongs to the authors of images and/or text in all of the links posted herein.
2. Caran D'Ache of Switzerland. Link: http://www.carandache.ch/products/fineart/detail.lbl?g=Classic&p=Neocolor%20II.
Fiber Art
Art Quilt
Sunflower Art Quilt, (7" x 7") Creating Art Using Neocolor II Watersoluble Wax Pastels--Work-in-Progress Lens
This lens was originally created to document my discoveries and techniques using this medium. Now that I've had some time to "play" with this medium, I feel better equipped to create a tutorial. The link is provided below. See "Leaf" art quilt tutorial.
I would also like to add more links to this lens. If you use Neocolors in your artwork and would like to contribute links or share your discoveries in this medium, including likes and dislikes, successes and failures, please contact me.
Neocolor II Watersoluble Wax Pastels
Product Information
- Imagine, Create, Inspire: Neocolor II Watersoluble Wax Pastels
- An article I published on my blog which identifies the crayon colors that are included in the following sets of Neocolor II: Set of 10, Set of 15, Set of 30, Set of 40, Set of 84 and Gift Set of 126.
- Neocolor II Watersoluble Wax Pastels 8-page Color Brochure
- This is a link to an 8-page color brochure published by Caran d'Ache. It includes a list of the colors in the different sets.
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Fiber Art
Pansy ATC (Artist Trading Card)
Pansy, (2.5" x 3.5")What is an ATC?
ATCs, (Artist Trading Cards), are miniature works of art done in any media, and is 2.5" x 3.5" in size. ATCs are usually traded rather than sold. Artists may trade ATC's in face-to-face trading sessions, but it is more commonly organized and exchanged through the Internet and subsequently mailed to the artists.
- The History of ATCs
- Art Cards or miniatures were the rage in the 16th Century.
- ATCs For All
- An Artist Trading Card (ATC) community forum which focuses on friendly ATC trading and swapping in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Mixed Media Art
"Solitude"
"Solitude," Mixed Media Painting on Canvas, 8" x 8"Many mixed media artists use Neocolors to shade their portraits or add depth to their paintings. I've used them successfully in this mixed media painting titled "Solitude."
Fiber Art
Painted Yarn
"When I Grow Up," Bamboo Yarn Postcard, 4" x 6"Neocolors can also be used to stain yarn fibers. The background of this postcard was made using Neocolors to paint yarn fibers, which were then sandwiched between thin layers of angelina fibers, and heat set before being stitched to the cotton surface.
TUTORIAL
BEFORE--"Leaf" Art Quilt
This a photograph of the first step in making this "Leaf" art quilt.After tracing a 7" x 7" square onto a piece of 8" x 8" white muslin using a water soluble marker, I applied the pastels onto the muslin. The pastels were applied freely and without much thought.
It looks raw, doesn't it? At this stage, this painting doesn't look like it will transform into anything pretty.
AFTER--"Leaf" Art Quilt
This is a photograph of the completed "Leaf" art quilt.What do you think? The magic of blending the pastels with water changes the image dramatically.
See the amazing evolution of this "Leaf" art quilt in my step-by-step tutorial.
- TUTORIAL
- "Leaf" Art Quilt Tutorial. This tutorial documents my steps in creating this "Leaf" art quilt using Neocolor II Watersoluble Wax Pastels.
Neocolor II Fiber Art Links
- My Fiber Art Using Neocolor II Watersoluble Wax Pastels
- This is a link to my blog which shows images and descriptions of all of my fiber art which was created using Neocolor II Watersoluble Wax Pastels.
Neocolor II Fiber Art Links
My Fiber Art Blog Posts
- TUTORIAL
- This tutorial documents my steps in creating an art quilt titled "Leaf" using Neocolor II Watersoluble Wax Pastels.
- Neocolor II Fiber Art Blog Posts
- This is a link to my blog which shows images and descriptions of all of my fiber art which was created using Neocolor II Watersoluble Wax Pastels.
- Double Hearts, Fabric Postcard
- This is my first experiment using Neocolor II on fabric. This post explains my process and technique.
- Sunflower--Art Quilt
- This post illustrates an 8" x 10" Sunflower art quilt using Neocolor II and explains my technique.
- Buttons--Inchies
- An example of another type of fiber art--Inchies--using Neocolor II.
- Pink Crochet Flowers--Inchies
- An example of Inchies using Neocolor II and table salt.
- Hand Painted Fabrics
- A post showing several painted fabric samples, the brush I use to blend the colors with water, and an explanation of using salt over the wet paint.
- Pumpkin Art Quilt
- This post illustrates an 8" x 10" Pumpkin Art Quilt and explains my technique.
- Water Lily--Pretending Monet
- This is a watercolor painting of a water lily on muslin using Neocolor II watersoluble wax pastels from Caran d'Ache. Free motion quilting using black thread makes the art quilt look as though it is an ink and watercolor piece.
Fiber Art
Inchie
What is an Inchie?An Inchie is a miniature art piece which is one-inch square and can be made from any media including paper, metal, and fabric. A Plus-Size Inchie (PSI) is a larger size Inchie which is 1.5 inch square.
Inchies have many uses. They can be used as embellishments on larger projects, to create mosaic artworks, and to create jewelry.
This Inchie is one-inch square and is embellished with "twelve" buttons.
My Blog's "Inchies" Posts
- Black and Gold Inchies
- Black and Gold Inchies embellished with beads.
- Buttons and Charms Inchies
- Ivory and Gold Inchies embellished with buttons and charms.
- Ribbon Roses Inchies
- Ivory and Gold Inchies embellished with embroidered ribbon roses and pearls.
Colored Pencil Art
(Two Pears, Colored Pencils, Neocolor II, 6" x 6")Knowing what Neocolors to use for the underpainting seems like the most challenging part of this technique. I learned the proper pressure needed for burnishing with the bristle brush by working on this piece. The speed factor is great.
The link titled "Two Pears" located below will direct you to my blog post which explains my process and includes a step-by-step explanation.
My Colored Pencil Art Blog Posts
- Two Pears
- A step-by-step demonstration using Neocolor II and colored pencils to produce a simple still life against a dark background.
- Emerge
- A sample of this technique creating a simple image of an apple against a black background.
- Pear to Be Different
- A simple still life showing the "glow" one can achieve.
- Chocolate Covered Donut
- An image showing the "details" one can achieve with the combination of Neocolor II and colored pencils.
(Chocolate Covered Donut, Pastelbord, Colored Pencils, Neocolor II, 6" x 6")This is an example of the details one can achieve with the combination of Neocolor II Watersoluble Wax Pastels and colored pencils.
Colored Pencil Art
by Cindy Haase
- Color On! Works with Neocolor II
- Cindy's Colored Pencil art using Neocolor II.
OTHER ARTISTS
Sites with artwork that are created with Neocolor II
- Color On!: Peach with Neocolor II Crayons
- A still life piece, "Peach," by Cindy Haase using Neocolor II and colored pencils.
- Crazy for Color--Heidi Miracle-McMahill
- A link to all of Heidi's Neocolor II artwork. Most of these links are fiber art.
- "Hot Rocks," by Cindy Haase
- A demo of a 5" x 7" still life piece by Cindy Haase using Neocolor II and colored pencils on pastelboard.
- Ester Roi - Fine Art
- Ester Roi - Award winning artist, specializing in realistic colored pencil drawings that resemble oil paintings.
- Holly Knott - Nature Inspired Art Quilts
- Center panel is one piece of fabric, painted with Caran D'Ache Neocolor II watercolor crayons and heatset. Machine pieced borders & free-motion quilted with ...
- Patricia Cox
- Orange Daylilies fiber art.
- Ranjini V's Studio
- A still life piece, "Grapes & Silver," by Ranjini using Neocolor II and colored pencils.
- Simple Pleasures, Holy Treasures: May 12x12x12: Honesty (Money Plant)
- 12x12" Whole cloth quilt, artwork done with Neocolor II sticks, quilted with 30 wt. rayon. Batting inside and midweight pellon on the back. ...
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beeobrien
I love fiber arts. You have beautiful things here. Posted April 23, 2008 |
Yes, I've painted many, many pictures using only the Neocolor II's. I'm not a realist though. My art is mostly whimsical. Check out my website and my blog and etsy shop to see my work. I teach classes on using them if you live in the Atlanta area. If you have any questions please email me.
www.miracle-mcmahill.com
www.crazyforcolor.blogspot.com
www.hmiracle.etsy.com
email: hmiracle@alum.mit.edu
Posted April 16, 2008
WONDERFUL tutorial, thank you so much for all the work you put into it, I would have never known how to use these fab water pastels on fabric were it not for you!
Posted March 16, 2008
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ImagineCreateInspire
Hi, Susan. This lens is all about my experiments and discoveries with Neocolor II Watersoluble Wax Pastels. Your question prompted my research into "Neopastels." Caran d'Ache manufactures Neopastels, oil-based crayons, which is different from Neocolor II. Posted March 02, 2008 |
Has anyone painted a picture using neocolor ll oil pastels only,please?
Posted March 01, 2008
