Caran D'Ache Neocolor I & II Swatch & Comparison, plus Timelapse Roman Szmal & Neocolor I Painting

Today I swatch out the 32 Caran D'Ache Neocolor I crayons I got in my recent art haul, and test out their properties alongside my Neocolor II's.
I videoed a quick little sketch at the end, using the Neocolor I's as a wax resist for Roman Szmal paints.
I'm delighted to have the different properties of both sets, and think they are high quality, beautiful products, especially useful in mixed media art.
I just wish there were more colours available in the Neocolor I's!
Open Stock Neocolor II's at Jackson's Art:
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Caran D'Ache Neocolor I 30 set:
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Caran D'Ache Neocolor II 30 set:
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Canson XL Watercolour Pad:
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Silver Black Velvet 8 Brush:
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Roman Szmal Paints at Jackson's Art:
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White Nights 35 Full Pan Metal Palette:
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Art Haul video:
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[@septembermichaud6783]

Thanks for comparing them. I agree the color vibrancy looks the same.

[@thuntz29]

Btw the sketch you did was gorgeous! Making me want to try these

[@helencryer]

Thank you!!

[@context_curated]

Same!

[@juliebromfield1865]

I have the want monster for the neo ii My birthday is August so they're definitely on my list x

[@helencryer]

They're very lovely! A nice choice!

[@context_curated]

Gorgeous video and sketch! You make it seem effortless. Thank you for comparing and sharing. Would you mind sharing the sketchbook you use in the Eden Project sketch? It’s a really beautiful sketch. Lovely to see your process!

[@helencryer]

Thanks so much! I used the Seawhites Travel Journal: amzn.to/3TLpvr1

[@context_curated]

Ahh! I’m not living in the UK anymore (rather currently). Do many friends using Seawhites books! Thank you for sharing. It seems a good size. Now the issue is…. Neocolors I or Ii 😂

[@helencryer]

Yes, sorry, I'm not sure if these are available anywhere else. I'd go for Neocolor II's, plus a white Neocolor I for resist work, if I was starting from scratch!

[@context_curated]

Great advice! Actually the I’s seem a little difficult to find. Love how you used it as resit- will definitely hunt it down. Thanks!

[@thuntz29]

Hi Helen! Just wondering if you’re using the neocolor 1? I am considering getting some of the summer since the 2 get so sticky in my hand in the heat…

[@helencryer]

I do have them, and they're beautifully smooth, but I don't use them very much, just because I really like the water solubility of the 2's. I guess it depends what you want to be able to achieve with them.

[@tlembro]

I love your wooden bull dog clip! Protects the paper! May I ask where you purchased it? Thank you!

[@helencryer]

It's not wooden I'm afraid - it's electroplated brass, from Amazon.

[@tlembro]

@@helencryer Thank you!