Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Paint, 15ml Tube, Diopside Genuine

DANIEL SMITH Watercolors: Unparalleled Purity and Permanence

DANIEL SMITH is the worldwide leader in watercolors for artists, offering a vast array of 240+ beautiful colors in the 15ml format, the most of any manufacturer. The vision behind the formulation of DANIEL SMITH watercolors is twofold: to meet and exceed the highest industry standards for the manufacture of artist's paints, and to ensure that every batch is thoroughly tested and analyzed for its performance qualities.

The PrimaTek Watercolors line is a unique offering from DANIEL SMITH, made from minerals, often semi-precious, that have been ground into pigments and mixed with gum arabic. The first in this series was Lapis Lazuli Genuine, introduced in 1998, and since then many more have been added, such as Amethyst Genuine, Piemontite Genuine, and Serpentine Genuine. These PrimaTek colors often exhibit wonderful granulating effects that some artists have described as "magical."

In addition to the PrimaTek line, DANIEL SMITH also offers Luminescent Watercolors, which 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 a range of Cadmium Hues that provide the density and richness of cadmium colors without the use of cadmium pigment. These colors are virtually identical in color to their namesakes, but they are cleaner in mixtures and much stronger in tints. The working properties, such as staining power, semi-transparency, and excellent lightfastness, are nearly identical to those of the low-soluble cadmium colors previously manufactured by DANIEL SMITH.

Some of the unique colors created exclusively by DANIEL SMITH include Cascade Green, Green Gold, and Moonglow. The company also sources unusual pigments to create colors like Mayan Red, Lunar Blue, and Enviro-Friendly Red Iron Oxide, providing artists with a wider range of choices. Other colors, such as Burgundy Yellow Ochre, Monte Amiata Natural Sienna, and Roasted French Ochre, are made from pigments sourced from specific locations.

DANIEL SMITH Watercolors are a favorite among artists of all levels, from professionals to beginners, due to their beautiful colors, consistent performance, and excellent lightfastness. The watercolors are packed with high-quality pigments using pure gum arabic as the binder, with no fillers. For each color, DANIEL SMITH selects the perfect grind to yield particle sizes that maximize the inherent qualities of the pigment, balancing maximum pigment load with minimum vehicle content.

In addition to their exceptional watercolor paints, DANIEL SMITH offers a range of other products to enhance the creative experience for artists, including Watercolor Grounds, Masking Fluid, and Walnut Ink. All DANIEL SMITH products are made in the USA, in Seattle, Washington, for artists worldwide.

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