This assortment of 12 Conté à Paris colour squares is ideal for portraits. In fact, each square can contribute to a detail of the face and bring light or shade. Its velvety texture and rich pigment content allow you to mark values, create contrasts and define areas.

Conté à Paris Sketching Sticks are very soft to apply and made from natural pigments (iron oxides, carbon black, titanium dioxide), clay (kaolin) and a binder (cellulose ether). The unique square shape means it can be used in a variety of ways: precise lines thanks to the edges, powdery backgrounds and flat tints thanks to the edge.

Chosen by the greatest artists, including Picasso, Degas and Delacroix, Conté à Paris squares have always been the benchmark for pastels.

• Unique and versatile square shaped “carré” crayons
• Use the edge of the crayon to produce energetic lines & details or its flat side to apply larger areas of colour.
• Portrait Assortment Set of 12 
• Intense, powdery finish
• Ready-to-use selection
  
• For best results, use them on white or light-coloured, fine- or medium-grain paper
• Box cover design available in different styles

CONTÉ À PARIS - FOUNDED 1795.  Frenchman Nicolas Conté created the pencil as we know it. Used by masters like Delacroix, Degas and Picasso, Conté à Paris pencils, pastels, crayons and charcoals have changed the face of art – and are considered to be amongst the best drawing materials in the world.