Discover the expressive power of Conté à Paris Crayons, a favourite among artists from Picasso to Degas. Available in sets of 12, 24 or 48 assorted colours, these artist-grade Colour Squares are perfect for portraits, landscapes, tonal studies, and everything in between. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned professional, these curated sets offer the versatility to bring any artistic vision to life. With their unique square shape, Conté crayons allow for precise lines using the edges and smooth, powdery backgrounds or flat fills using the sides. Their velvety texture, rich pigmentation, and easy blendability make them ideal for creating contrast, highlighting values, and defining shapes with confidence and control. These crayons are compatible with other media, including pastel pencils, soft pastels, sketching squares, and even oil and acrylic paints. Suitable for use on a wide range of surfaces such as grained or toned paper, canvas, and textured supports. Features: Available in assorted sets of 12, 24 or 48 colours Versatile square shape for detail and shading Velvety texture with an intense, powdery finish Blendable with other Conté products and compatible with mixed media Suitable for all types of rough or grained surfaces Trusted by some of history’s greatest artists Made in France Directions for Use: Use the edges for fine, controlled lines and the flat sides for broader strokes or background fills. Vary pressure for tonal variation – firmer pressure delivers denser coverage, while lighter pressure allows for subtle layering. Finish your work with Conté à Paris Fixative Spray to protect and preserve your art. Explore the full range of creative possibilities with Conté à Paris Crayons – the benchmark in pastel artistry.
