Cretacolour Nero Oil Pencils

Cretacolour Nero pencils are a unique oil-based drawing tool that sits in a fascinating space between charcoal and graphite — delivering the intense, velvety blacks of charcoal without the dust, mess, or fragility associated with traditional charcoal sticks.

Encased in wood for clean, controlled handling, Nero pencils create bold, deeply saturated marks that are water and smudge resistant once applied. This makes them an excellent choice for mixed media work — you can draw with Nero and work over the top with water-based mediums without disturbing the underlying marks.

The oil-based formula gives Nero a distinctive quality: lines are crisp and defined, with a richness and depth that rewards both expressive gestural work and precise, detailed drawing. They are particularly popular for portraiture, life drawing, and any work where a permanent, intense black is essential.

• Oil-based formula — intense, permanent blacks without charcoal dust
• Water and smudge resistant — compatible with water-based mediums
• Encased in wood for clean, precise handling
• Bold, defined marks with exceptional depth and richness
• Ideal for portraiture, life drawing, and mixed media work
• Made in Austria by Cretacolour