Caran d’Ache × Nina Cosford Supracolor™ Aquarelle Creative Set – 12 Pencils, Brush & Online Class | Special Edition

Discover the colourful world of British illustrator Nina Cosford with this Special Edition Caran d’Ache Supracolor™ Aquarelle Creative Set. It contains 12 artist-selected water-soluble colour pencils representing a diverse palette of skin tones, one brush and complimentary access to an exclusive online Creative Class with Nina Cosford.

Presented in Caran d’Ache’s iconic reusable red metal box, this Swiss Made set is ideal for portrait illustration, creative exploration and premium gifting.

Key Product Highlights

• Special Edition created in collaboration with British illustrator Nina Cosford
• 12 Supracolor™ Aquarelle pencils personally selected by the artist
• Curated colour palette for illustrating diverse skin tones
• Includes one brush for watercolour techniques
• Includes access to an exclusive online Creative Class with Nina Cosford
• Use dry as traditional colour pencils or activate with water
• Soft, resistant 3.8 mm water-soluble leads
• High pigment concentration with very good covering power
• Made from premium FSC™-certified cedar wood
• Presented in an iconic, portable and reusable red metal box
• Swiss Made quality

Product Overview

Caran d’Ache celebrates colour, diversity and creativity through this inspiring Special Edition created with Nina Cosford—British illustrator, author and Caran d’Ache brand ambassador.

Recognised for her expressive figures, confident linework and joyful use of colour, Nina Cosford has selected 12 shades from the standard Supracolor™ Aquarelle range to create a thoughtful palette for illustrating a diversity of skin tones.

The pencils can be used dry for precise drawing, layering and detailing, or blended with water to produce soft washes and expressive watercolour effects. A brush is included so the set is ready for creative exploration.

The experience extends beyond the box: an included QR code provides access to an exclusive online class with Nina Cosford on the Creative Class by Caran d’Ache platform.

What Makes This Set Special?

Artist-Curated Colour Selection

The 12 shades have been personally selected by Nina Cosford from Caran d’Ache’s standard range of 120 Supracolor™ Aquarelle colours.

The palette brings together warm, earthy, red and deep neutral tones that can be layered, blended and combined to illustrate varied skin tones and expressive portraits.

Dry and Watercolour Applications

Supracolor™ Aquarelle pencils offer two creative possibilities in one medium:

• Use them dry for sketching, colouring, layering and fine details.
• Apply water with the included brush to create washes, gradients and watercolour effects.
• Combine dry and wet techniques within the same artwork.
• Layer different shades to create customised skin tones and tonal variations.

Exclusive Online Creative Class

The set includes a QR-code access card for an exclusive online class featuring Nina Cosford on the Creative Class by Caran d’Ache platform.

The class adds an educational and experiential dimension to the set, making it particularly suitable for first-time Supracolor™ users, creative hobbyists and Nina Cosford fans.

This creative set is ideal for:

• Portrait illustration
• Fashion illustration
• Character drawing
• Skin-tone studies
• Urban sketching
• Travel journalling
• Watercolour pencil techniques
• Dry colour-pencil drawing
• Mixed dry-and-wet artwork
• Creative classes and guided projects
• Personalised cards and illustrated gifts

How to Use

Dry Application

1. Draw directly on suitable drawing or watercolour paper.
2. Use light pressure for delicate colour and stronger pressure for greater intensity.
3. Layer different shades to develop depth, shadows and customised skin tones.
4. Add fine details with a sharpened pencil point.

Watercolour Application

1. Apply the colour pencil dry to the paper.
2. Lightly wet the included brush with clean water.
3. Move the damp brush over the pencil marks to dissolve and blend the pigment.
4. Allow the area to dry before adding further layers or fine details.
5. Clean the brush between colours to preserve shade clarity.

For the best wet-technique results, use paper suitable for watercolour or mixed-media applications.

Who Is It For?

• Fans of Nina Cosford
• Creative hobbyists
• Portrait and character illustrators
• Fashion and design students
• First-time Supracolor™ Aquarelle users
• Experienced colour-pencil artists
• Watercolour-pencil enthusiasts
• Stationery and design collectors
• People seeking a distinctive Swiss Made gift
• Anyone interested in exploring a diverse range of skin tones