Conté à Paris Esquisse Carré Black HB Set

Product Description:

Conté à Paris Esquisse Carré Black HB Set is a must-have for artists, recognized by academies and once used by Picasso. Made from natural pigments, it’s ideal for realistic drawings, quick sketches, and light and shadow studies. Softer than pencils, it delivers an intense, permanent, matte black with a velvety finish. 

Features:

• Deep, intense black
• Velvety effect
• Soft lead made from very fine clays

Usage Tips:

• Create backgrounds using the flat sides of the Carré, or fine detailed strokes with its edges. The firmer the pressure, the denser the pigment.
• Ideal for life drawings, landscapes, and quick sketches. Use harder grades (HB) for details and contours, and softer grades (B, 2B) for shadows and darker areas.
• These sticks are perfect for covering large surfaces, either directly with the flat side or by grinding into powder and spreading on the surface.
• Conté à Paris Carrés can be sharpened with a utility knife, though sanding with sandpaper or a nail file is often preferable.
• This pastel also combines beautifully with other techniques such as charcoal or ink.
• Highly valued for its versatility, it can be used on a variety of supports: sketch pads, Kraft paper, or linen canvas.
  

Size:

• Section: 6 × 6 mm
  Length: 65 mm