Explore water-soluble colour and experiment with the highly pigmented Neocolor II Wax Oil Pastel Sets. Perfect for dry drawing, or transform with water for fluid expressive watercolour effects, blending, underpainting or mixed-media techniques. Use on a variety of different surfaces.

Use the pastels directly for bold, colourful drawing or add water to soften marks, create washes and move pigment across the surface. Experiment with layering, blending, colour mixing and expressive mark-making to discover different ways of working.

The soft, velvety texture offers excellent covering power without creating dust, while the highly pigmented colours provide a bright, satisfying result.

Experiment with the edge and side of the pastel, apply colour directly to wet surfaces or dissolve pigment with a brush. Try glazing, scraping, sgraffito, rubbing or ink-wash techniques to discover the full versatility of the medium.

Whether you're beginning your artistic journey, looking for a portable creative set or introducing water-soluble techniques to your practice, each collection offers a versatile toolkit for sketchbook work, illustrations, experimental mixed-media work, journalling and fine art, Neocolor II encourages an intuitive approach to colour and creative freedom.

Set 10: A portable and accessible set that offers an easy and inspiring starting point to beginning your artistic journey and experimenting with Neocolor II pastels.

• 001 White, 009 Black, 010 Yellow, 030 Orange, 059 Brown, 070 Scarlet, 090 Purple, 120 Violet, 160 Cobalt Blue, 210 Emerald Green

Set 15: For artists who want freedom to explore colour mixing while keeping their collection compact and easy to carry.

• 001 White, 009 Black, 010 Yellow, 030 Orange, 035 Ochre, 059 Brown, 060 Vermilion, 070 Scarlet, 090 Purple, 120 Violet, 160 Cobalt Blue, 210 Emerald Green, 140 Ultramarine, 171 Turquoise Blue, 230 Yellow Green.

Set 30: This set offers plenty of scope for layering, blending, colour mixing and tonal development while remaining compact enough for everyday creative work.

• 001 White, 003 Light Grey, 005 Grey, 009 Black, 010 Yellow, 030 Orange, 035 Ochre, 049 Raw Umber, 051 Salmon, 059 Brown, 060 Vermilion, 065 Russet, 070 Scarlet, 080 Carmine, 081 Pink, 090 Purple, 110 Lilac, 120 Violet, 131 Light Violet/Periwinkle Blue, 159 Prussian Blue, 140 Ultramarine, 160 Cobalt Blue, 161 Light Blue, 171 Turquoise Blue, 180 Malachite Green, 210 Emerald Green, 230 Yellow Green, 240 Lemon Yellow, 245 Light Olive, 249 Dark Green.

Set 40: A versatile colour palette for those artists who want greater flexibility at their fingertips without the need to colour mix.

• 001 White, 003 Light Grey, 005 Grey, 009 Black, 010 Yellow, 020 Golden Yellow, 030 Orange, 031 Orangish Yellow, 035 Ochre, 049 Raw Umber, 050 Flame Red, 051 Salmon, 059 Brown, 060 Vermilion, 065 Russet, 070 Scarlet, 080 Carmine, 081 Pink, 090 Purple, 100 Purple Violet, 110 Lilac, 111 Mauve, 120 Violet, 131 Light Violet/Periwinkle Blue, 140 Ultramarine, 141 Sky Blue, 159 Prussian Blue, 140 Ultramarine, 160 Cobalt Blue, 161 Light Blue, 171 Turquoise Blue, 180 Malachite Green, 210 Emerald Green,211 Jade Green, 220 Grass Green, 229 Dark Green, 230 Yellow Green, 231 Lime Green, 240 Lemon Yellow, 245 Light Olive, 249 Dark Green.

Set 84: The complete range in one comprehensive collection. From delicate neutrals and subtle earth tones to intense red, blues, green and violets to give artists full exceptional freedom.