Cretacolor - Nero Drawing Pencils
Nero Drawing Pencils
Create water-resistant sketches with deep, oil-based black lines
Oil-based graphite delivers remarkably dense blacks that water won't disturb. Cretacolor Nero pencils maintain their intensity whether you're sketching dry or layering over watercolor washes, making them particularly valuable for mixed media work where graphite typically smudges or lifts. The oil binder creates smooth, even coverage that builds to deep saturation without the metallic sheen standard graphite sometimes produces.
Multiple density options let you control tonal range precisely. Softer grades lay down rich darks for shadows and bold line work, while harder grades handle lighter values and fine details. Each density maintains the same water-resistant properties, so you can develop complete value studies that remain stable through subsequent wet media applications. The consistency across grades makes transitioning between values predictable and controllable.
Sold individually rather than in sets, you purchase only the densities your work requires. Stock up on the grades you use constantly for figure drawing or architectural sketching, skip the ones you don't. This approach builds a customized collection that reflects your actual drawing habits rather than forcing you to work around a predetermined set.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- Oil-based formula resists water and smudging
- Creates dense, rich black lines
- Available in multiple density grades
- Excellent for sketching and drawing
- Sold individually for custom selection
