Discover Neoart™ 6901 Caran d’Ache’s Game Changing Pastel Range

As artists, we’re always in pursuit of materials that bring our visions to life with vibrancy, longevity and tactile pleasure. Enter the Caran d’Ache Neoart™ 6901 Pastels, a truly unique pastel range that bridges the gap between traditional wax sticks and rich oil pastels, offering the best of both worlds with professional quality and exciting creative potential. carandache.comCaran d’Ache, a legendary Swiss art materials maker with over a century of expertise, has pushed the boundaries of pastel performance with the Neoart™ 6901 collection. What sets this range apart is its ASTM D-6901 lightfastness certification, a first in wax and oil-based pastels. This rigorous standard means your artwork can remain vibrant and unfaded for up to 100 years, even under light exposure. That’s a remarkable promise of permanence for any artist wanting their work to endure.

Unmatched Pigment Power and Texture

One of the first things you notice when using Neoart™ 6901 is the intense colour payoff. With 44 pigments across the full range, approximately 75% of the shades are single or bi-pigment formulations, giving pure, bold colour straight from the stick. This pigment concentration not only boosts vibrancy but enhances coverage so you can build rich, expressive layers with confidence. The texture is another standout, soft, but not crumbly, with a satin, powder-free feel that glides smoothly across paper, canvas, cardboard, wood or even glass. Whether you’re sketching, shading or layering, the balanced combination of wax and oil delivers control, impact and tactile satisfaction that’ll keep you reaching for these pastels again and again.

Designed for Comfort and Versatility

Caran d’Ache hasn’t just reimagined performance, they’ve thought about your painting experience too. Each pastel features an ergonomic octagonal shape that feels comfortable in the hand, reducing roll and improving stroke precision, whether you’re working small details or bold, expressive marks. This thoughtful design makes Neoart™ 6901 a joy to use for long creative sessions. Available in sets of 12, 24 and 48 colours, as well as individual sticks, this range caters beautifully to emerging artists building a versatile palette, experienced makers seeking specific shades, or colour explorers chasing quality that lasts.

Why Neoart™ 6901 Should Be in Your Studio

In a world full of choices, Neoart™ 6901 stands out because it’s more than just “another pastel”. It’s a lightfast, high-pigment, high performance medium that lets you be bold without worrying about future fading. Whether you’re exploring colour studies, mixed media, atmospheric landscapes or expressive portraits, these pastels deliver an inspiring combination of intensity, control and longevity that’s hard to match.
For artists ready to elevate their pastel practice with a durable, vibrant and beautifully responsive medium, the Caran d’Ache Neoart™ 6901 Pastels are a must-try addition to your toolkit.