Carrés Esquisse Sketching Pastel Crayons, Sanguine (2450), Set of 12

This drawing essential offers limitless creativity. With its vibrant red color, the Carré Conté à Paris Esquisse Sanguine is a pastel made from natural pigments that offers rich pigmentation for creating vibrant monochrome works. The rich pigment content gives them a unique texture ideal for precise or quick sketches, monochrome or polychrome work. Their soft texture facilitates application on medium-weight supports, offering an exceptional and incomparable result. The Carré Pastel, with its unique shape, allows for versatile use: precise lines thanks to the edges, powdery backgrounds and flat areas thanks to the edge. They are mixable with oil or acrylic paints and can be preserved with fixative spray. 4 different shades are available in sanguine (a bright earth red).

• Classic Sanguine tone: Deep reddish-brown pigment ideal for portraiture, figure studies, and expressive sketching.
• Smooth and blendable: Slightly softer core produces rich, even color application with clean gradations and easy smudging.
• Versatile square (carré) design: Flat edges create broad tonal areas while corners allow crisp lines and fine details.
• Clean handling and coverage: Engineered to lay down evenly with minimal dust, preserving both texture and precision in every stroke.
• Artisan tradition: Made by Conté à Paris, trusted since 1795 for exceptional materials used by artists around the world.
• Trusted Conté à Paris Quality: A heritage brand known for craftsmanship, pigment strength, and precision.