Daniel Smith Quinacridone Purple Watercolor Paint Tube

DANIEL SMITH: The Worldwide Leader of Watercolors for Artists

DANIEL SMITH is the innovative manufacturer of beautiful watercolors for artists worldwide, offering the largest range of watercolors, with more than 240 colors. The 240+ color collection includes the exciting PrimaTek watercolors made from minerals (like Amethyst) and other unique colors (like Moonglow) that are not available elsewhere, as well as Luminescent Watercolors, which allow artists to capture the luminescent colors that exist in nature but cannot be captured by regular watercolors.

DANIEL SMITH's vision in formulating their watercolors was twofold: firstly, to produce watercolors with the best lightfastness and permanence, and secondly, 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.

The 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 unique 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".

The Luminescent Watercolors have special optical effects that are perfect for subjects with 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, which have the density and richness of cadmium colors without the cadmium pigment.

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 watercolors are packed with high-quality pigments using pure gum arabic as the binder, with no fillers.

DANIEL SMITH offers many ways for artists to experience their Watercolors, including 15ml and 5ml tubes, Watercolor Sticks, Watercolor Dot Cards, PrimaTek Watercolors, Luminescent Watercolors, and various Watercolor Sets. They also offer Watercolor Ground, which can help "rescue" a watercolor painting when applied over a mistake, giving the artist a second chance with a new surface to paint on.

DANIEL SMITH products are made in the USA, in Seattle, Washington, for artists worldwide. The company is truly the worldwide leader of watercolors for artists, with a commitment to quality, innovation, and providing the best materials for artistic expression.

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