NEOCOLOR II DARK GREEN

NEOCOLOR™ II AQUARELLE CRAYON – DARK GREEN #229 – CARAN D'ACHE®

The Caran d'Ache Neocolor™ II Aquarelle Crayon in Dark Green #229 is a rich, deep forest green that brings remarkable depth, vibrancy, and versatility to artistic creations. Favored by landscape artists, botanical illustrators, mixed-media creators, and fine artists alike, this sophisticated shade excels at capturing lush foliage, dramatic shadows, evergreen forests, and natural textures. Whether used dry for bold, opaque coverage or activated with water for luminous watercolor effects, Dark Green delivers exceptional performance and professional-quality results.

🎨 Key Features

🖍️ Premium Swiss-made water-soluble wax pastel

🌲 Rich, deep forest green with outstanding color intensity

💧 Instantly transforms into smooth watercolor washes when activated with water

✨ Soft, creamy texture applies evenly without dust or crumbling

🎯 Ultra-high pigment concentration provides exceptional opacity and coverage

☀️ Excellent lightfastness helps preserve artwork against fading

🎨 Suitable for dry drawing, watercolor techniques, and mixed-media applications

✅ Certified ASTM D4236 and CE EN71 compliant

🌈 Artistic Benefits

🌲 Perfect for forests, trees, foliage, and botanical illustrations

🍃 Creates realistic moss, leaves, grass, and natural textures

🌧️ Ideal for atmospheric landscapes and moody environmental scenes

🐉 Adds dramatic depth to fantasy artwork and imaginative illustrations

🪄 Layers beautifully over lighter colors while remaining vibrant and clean

💦 Produces rich watercolor washes and transparent glazes when blended with water

🎭 Excellent for creating shadows and dimensional effects in nature studies

🎨 A versatile essential for both realistic and expressive artwork

📄 Best Surfaces

📒 Watercolor paper

📄 Drawing and mixed-media paper

📦 Cardboard and illustration board

🎨 Canvas and canvas panels

🪵 Wood surfaces

🪟 Glass

👜 Leather

👕 Fabric

🪨 Stone and decorative craft surfaces

👩🎨 Ideal For

🎨 Fine artists

🌿 Botanical illustrators

🌲 Landscape painters

🏙️ Urban sketchers

📚 Art students

🖌️ Mixed-media artists

🐉 Fantasy and concept artists

✏️ Creative journaling and sketchbook work

🪄 Advanced Techniques

🎨 Color blocking and layering

💦 Watercolor washes and glazing

✂️ Stenciling applications

🖋️ Sgraffito techniques

🖨️ Monotype printing

🔥 Encaustic and heat-based experimentation

🎭 Mixed-media surface exploration

📋 Specifications

Color: Dark Green

Color Number: 229

SKU: 7500.229

Length: Approximately 105 mm (4-1/8 in.)

Diameter: Approximately 8.65 mm (5/16 in.)

Type: Water-soluble wax pastel / aquarelle crayon

Made In: Switzerland

Lightfastness: Excellent

Safety Certifications: ASTM D4236 & CE EN71

✨ Final Note

Powerful, versatile, and full of natural character, Neocolor™ II Aquarelle Crayon in Dark Green #229 is an essential addition to any artist's collection. From towering forests and lush botanical studies to mixed-media masterpieces and imaginative fantasy worlds, this rich forest green delivers stunning depth, exceptional coverage, and endless creative possibilities. 🌲🍃💚🖍️✨