Sketching carrés x 2 Sanguine XVIIIth c.

Carré Sanguine XVIII is one of the 4 sanguine shades in the Esquisse Conté à Paris range.

The Carré, a traditional means of artistic expression used for centuries, is recognised by art academies the world over.

This drawing essential offers limitless creativity. With its light red colour, Esquisse Sanguine XVIII Carré Conté à Paris is a pastel made from natural pigments that can be used to create vibrant monochrome works.

Its soft texture makes it easy to apply to medium-weight media, guaranteeing an exceptional, incomparable result.

The unique Carré shape of this pastel makes it versatile: the edges allow precise lines, while the side allows for powdery backgrounds and flat tints.

They can be mixed with oil or acrylic paints and preserved with a spray fixative.

Sanguine comes in 4 different shades.

Sanguine: a bright earthy red

XVIII: a light sanguine colour

Watteau: medium sanguine

Médicis : dark sanguine

Intense sanguine colour

Silky texture, powdery finish

Perfect for precise sketches, portraits and movement studies.

Explore the creation of backgrounds by playing with the sides of the Carré, or create fine, detailed lines with its edges. The harder you press down on the Carré, the denser the resulting material.

Perfect for sketches, portraits or studies of movement, this pastel can also be combined with other techniques such as charcoal or ink.

Sanguines are ideal for portraits and natural sketches.

Carrés Conté à Paris can be sharpened with a utility knife, but it is often preferable to file them with sandpaper or a nail file.

For best results, use them on medium-weight paper.

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