Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Stick 12ml Paint Tube, French Ultramarine

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 truly the worldwide leader of watercolors for artists, with 240+ 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 minerals, that have been ground into pigments, mixed with gum arabic (the binder) and milled into PrimaTek Watercolors. 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. Most of these colors have wonderful granulating effects that some artists have called "magical".

Luminescent Watercolors have special optical effects perfect for subjects that have a sparkle, sheen, or reflective glow, like 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. Virtually identical in color to their namesakes, they are cleaner in mixtures and much stronger in tints.

Some unique colors are created exclusively by DANIEL SMITH, like Cascade Green, Green Gold, and Moonglow. DANIEL SMITH also finds unusual pigments to make colors like Mayan Red, Lunar Blue, and Enviro-Friendly Red Iron Oxide to provide more choices for artists. Other colors are from pigments DANIEL SMITH has sourced, often from very specific locations, such as Burgundy Yellow Ochre, Monte Amiata Natural Sienna, and Roasted French Ochre.

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. DANIEL SMITH 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 qualities inherent in the pigment, balancing maximum pigment load with minimum vehicle content.

DANIEL SMITH offers many ways to experience their Watercolors, including 15ml and 5ml Watercolors, Watercolor Sticks, Watercolor Dot Cards, PrimaTek Watercolors, Luminescent Watercolors, and various Watercolor Sets. They also provide extra creative means for artists with their Watercolor Grounds and Walnut Ink.

When you choose DANIEL SMITH Watercolors and other DANIEL SMITH products, you are choosing the best materials to create with. DANIEL SMITH products are made in the USA, in Seattle, Washington, for artists worldwide.

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