Caran d’Ache products are globally acknowledged for high quality pigments and excellent lightfastness. Caran d’Ache Neocolor II Aquarelle Artists’ Water-Soluble Wax Pastels are softer than colored pencils, creamier than children’s wax pastels, and tremendously responsive to a wet brush. The Neocolor II Wax Pastels allow you to combine wet and dry techniques in the same composition. Because of their strong pigmentation, light colors cov]er dark colors and vice-versa. This wonderful medium may be used alone or with a combination of other media!