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Inspiration

Time to get inspired! Read our top tips, learn about the amazing work of our ambassadors, get a behind-the-scenes look at our workshop, and enjoy a sneak peek at the latest developments in this section dedicated to creativity and inspiration.

Pencil sharpening machine: our guide to sharpening and maintaining your cutter

18/12/2025

Pencil sharpening machine: our guide to sharpening and maintaining your cutter

Our tips for maintaining and sharpening your pencil sharpener to extend the life and precision of your pencils.

Ink drawing: choice of colours and techniques

15/12/2025

Ink drawing: choice of colours and techniques

Choice of inks, instruments and techniques: follow our advice to create original works with high-quality inks from Caran d'Ache.

Drawing: How to use blending stumps and pencil blenders

01/12/2025

Drawing: How to use blending stumps and pencil blenders

Discover how to use blending stumps and pencil blenders to blend shadows, soften lines and create gradients in your drawings.

Knife painting: adding textures and relief to acrylic paintings

28/11/2025

Knife painting: adding textures and relief to acrylic paintings

Release your creativity with knife painting! Explore textures and relief effects with Caran d’Ache acrylic paint for vibrant and unique works.

Caran d’Ache Special Christmas Edition

04/11/2025

Caran d’Ache Special Christmas Edition

Caran d’Ache is celebrating the festive season with its Alpine Frost Special Edition: pens, fine arts sets and accessories in frosted colours.

Caran d’Ache coloured pencils: which range has the largest choice of colours?

20/10/2025

Caran d’Ache coloured pencils: which range has the largest choice of colours?

Drawing and watercolour: explore infinite colour combinations thanks to Caran d’Ache’s palettes of colouring pencils. Up to 120 different colours.

Back to Work – Return to the office with Caran d’Ache inspiration

18/08/2025

Back to Work – Return to the office with Caran d’Ache inspiration

Iconic pens, elegant notebooks, eye-catching colour pencils… Kick-start your return to work with inspiration from Caran d’Ache’s Back to Work selection.

Create a Compact Outdoor Sketch Set

25/07/2025

Create a Compact Outdoor Sketch Set

Urban sketching, travel, drawing from life… Discover Caran d’Ache’s essential supplies for a sketch kit that is lightweight, practical and creativity-inspiring.

Zentangle: a simple and soothing drawing method

01/07/2025

Zentangle: a simple and soothing drawing method

Discover the Zentangle method of drawing: a creative activity that’s accessible to everyone and helps alleviate stress, stimulate concentration and develop creativity.

Drawing a Spring landscape with Fibralo™ Brush felt tip pens tutorial

25/06/2025

Drawing a Spring landscape with Fibralo™ Brush felt tip pens tutorial

Create a vibrant springtime landscape with Fibralo™ Brush felt tip pens. Master the watercolour effect and inject life into your works.

Les Fulgureuses: the new collection by Caran d’Ache + Kevin Germanier

13/06/2025

Les Fulgureuses: the new collection by Caran d’Ache + Kevin Germanier

Discover Les Fulgureuses, a special edition by Caran d’Ache and Kevin Germanier: iconic pens, haute couture designs and creative sets.

Father’s Day: a selection of exceptional gift ideas

26/05/2025

Father’s Day: a selection of exceptional gift ideas

selection of trendy pens, personalised writing instruments, accessories: give your Dad a Swiss Made gift for Father’s Day.

50th anniversary of Neocolor™ II Aquarelle: 15 vibrant new colours

23/05/2025

50th anniversary of Neocolor™ II Aquarelle: 15 vibrant new colours

Discover 15 new Neocolor™ II Aquarelle water-soluble pastels in an exceptional wooden box, a Special Edition to celebrate 50 years of the iconic pastel!

Drawing techniques: how to improve and progress

15/05/2025

Drawing techniques: how to improve and progress

Shading, gradients, colour mixing and combining…. Here are all our tips to help you improve your drawing, explore new techniques and perfect your pencil strokes.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Caran d’Ache customised pen

06/05/2025

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Caran d’Ache customised pen

This Mother’s Day, create a unique writing instrument with Caran d’Ache that reflects all the love you have for your mother.

Junk journaling: our tips for starting and finding inspiration for your junk journal

10/04/2025

Junk journaling: our tips for starting and finding inspiration for your junk journal

Do you enjoy arts and crafts projects, keeping a journal or a scrapbook? Discover the new trend of junk journaling and express your creativity.

Doodling: why is it beneficial for creativity and concentration?

08/04/2025

Doodling: why is it beneficial for creativity and concentration?

Doodling boosts creativity and concentration while reducing stress. Learn more about its benefits and why you should try it!

Black Edition: a collection celebrating the power of black

12/03/2025

Black Edition: a collection celebrating the power of black

Monochrome fountain pens, ballpoint pens and mechanical pencils: celebrate the timeless power of black with the Caran d’Ache Black Edition collection.

Neoart™ 6901: Caran d'Ache's new pastel

10/02/2025

Neoart™ 6901: Caran d'Ache's new pastel

Discover Neoart™ 6901, the superior quality Caran d'Ache pastel available in a range of intense colours that are lightfast for up to 100 years!

How to keep a Commonplace Book

23/12/2024

How to keep a Commonplace Book

Gather all your thoughts in one notebook and learn how to keep a Commonplace Book to inspire you and free your imagination.

Our guide to painting on glass

20/12/2024

Our guide to painting on glass

Would you like to make your own stained glass or customise glass objects? Here are all our tips and techniques for painting on glass.

Pastel drawing: which pencils and techniques?

17/12/2024

Pastel drawing: which pencils and techniques?

Dry or water-soluble pastel pencils, tips and techniques: let Caran d’Ache guide you and master the art of drawing with pastel pencils.

How to draw with graphite pencils

16/12/2024

How to draw with graphite pencils

Our guide to mastering the art of drawing with graphite pencils: choice of pencil, basic techniques, essential supplies and tips.

How to start creative journaling

10/12/2024

How to start creative journaling

Writing, drawing, collage: free your creativity and go on a path of self-discovery with creative journaling, art at the service of your wellbeing.

Our guide to painting on fabric

06/12/2024

Our guide to painting on fabric

Choice of paint and techniques: discover all our tips and techniques to paint on your clothes, cotton bags, shoes and tapestries!

White highlights: which supplies are best?

15/11/2024

White highlights: which supplies are best?

White pastel or pencil, eraser or brush: find out more about all the tools that you can use to add white highlights to your drawings and paintings.

How to draw with a fountain pen ?

08/11/2024

How to draw with a fountain pen ?

Choice of fountain pen, supplies and drawing techniques: read all our advice to learn the art of drawing with a fountain pen.

Our tips for removing stains left by felt tip pens or paint

06/11/2024

Our tips for removing stains left by felt tip pens or paint

Read our stain removal tips and advice for removing stains left by paint, felt tip pens, pastels or pencils. Don't be scared of getting dirty with Caran d'Ache.

Wellbeing and creativity: discover the benefits of art therapy

04/11/2024

Wellbeing and creativity: discover the benefits of art therapy

Definition, benefits and supplies: discover all the secrets of art therapy and combine relaxation and creativity with Caran d'Ache.

Cosmic Blue: a sparkling collection of writing and drawing instruments

01/11/2024

Cosmic Blue: a sparkling collection of writing and drawing instruments

Embark on an intergalactic journey with a Special Edition of sparkling pens and pencils for a star-studded festive period!

Guide: learn to draw with a ballpoint pen

05/09/2024

Guide: learn to draw with a ballpoint pen

Our guide to choosing the right tools, drawing with ballpoint pens, and bringing depth to your drawings!

Blending colours with coloured pencils

30/08/2024

Blending colours with coloured pencils

Varying pressure, using a blender, layering: discover a range of techniques to blend your coloured pencils.

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