Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor 15ml Tube, Payne's Blue-Gray

DANIEL SMITH, the Innovative Manufacturer of Beautiful Watercolors for Artists Worldwide, offers a vast collection of over 240 colors, including the exciting PrimaTek watercolors made from minerals and other unique colors not available elsewhere, as well as Luminescent Watercolors that allow artists to capture the luminescent colors found in nature.

The vision in the formulation of DANIEL SMITH watercolors was twofold: first and foremost, to produce watercolors that are the best in lightfastness and permanence, and second, to offer a selection of truly unique colors. DANIEL SMITH Watercolors are formulated to meet and exceed the highest industry standards for the manufacture of artist's paints, and every batch made is tested and analyzed for its performance qualities.

DANIEL SMITH is the worldwide leader of watercolors for artists, with 252 beautiful colors in the 15ml watercolors, the most of any manufacturer. Many are traditional colors relied upon by all artists, and there are many "truly unique" colors made only by DANIEL SMITH that have become so important to watercolor artists.

PrimaTek Watercolors are made from minerals, often semi-precious, that have been ground into pigments and mixed with gum arabic. The first was Lapis Lazuli Genuine in 1998, and since then, many more have been added, such as Amethyst Genuine, Piemontite Genuine, and Serpentine Genuine. These colors often have wonderful granulating effects that some artists have called "magical".

Luminescent Watercolors have special optical effects that are perfect for subjects with a sparkle, sheen, or reflective glow, such as the iridescence of hummingbird feathers or the sheen of metals. DANIEL SMITH has also developed safe and vibrant Cadmium Hues with the density and richness of cadmium colors, without the cadmium pigment. These are cleaner in mixtures and much stronger in tints, with working properties nearly identical to those of the low-soluble cadmium colors DANIEL SMITH previously manufactured.

In addition to these unique offerings, DANIEL SMITH also sources unusual pigments to create colors like Mayan Red, Lunar Blue, and Enviro-Friendly Red Iron Oxide, providing more choices for artists. Other colors, such as Burgundy Yellow Ochre, Monte Amiata Natural Sienna, and Roasted French Ochre, are from pigments sourced from very specific locations.

DANIEL SMITH Watercolors are a favorite of artists all over the world, from professional artists to the beginning watercolorists, because of the beautiful colors, consistent performance, and lasting color or lightfastness. The company offers many ways to experience their watercolors, including 15ml and 5ml tubes, Watercolor Sticks, Watercolor Dot Cards, and various Watercolor Sets.

DANIEL SMITH also provides extra creative means for artists with their Watercolor Grounds, Masking Fluid, and Walnut Ink. When you choose DANIEL SMITH Watercolors and other DANIEL SMITH products, you are choosing the best materials to create with. All DANIEL SMITH products are made in the USA, in Seattle, Washington, for artists worldwide.

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