Daniel Smith Watercolor Paint, Blue Apatite Genuine, 15ml

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DANIEL SMITH Watercolors are the classic watercolors of unsurpassed purity and permanence. The vision in the formulation of DANIEL SMITH watercolors was twofold: to meet and exceed the highest industry standards for the manufacture of artist's paints, and to ensure that every batch made is tested and analyzed for its performance qualities.

As the worldwide leader of watercolors for artists, DANIEL SMITH offers an extensive range of over 240 beautiful colors in the 15ml watercolor line, more than any other manufacturer. Many of these are traditional colors relied upon by all artists, while others are "truly unique" colors made only by DANIEL SMITH that have become so important to watercolor artists.

DANIEL SMITH's PrimaTek Watercolors are made from minerals, often semi-precious, that have been ground into pigments, mixed with gum arabic (the binder), and milled into the final watercolor. The first in this line was Lapis Lazuli Genuine in 1998, and since then many more, such as Amethyst Genuine, Piemontite Genuine, and Serpentine Genuine, have been added. 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 perfect for subjects with a sparkle, sheen, or reflective glow, like the iridescence of hummingbird feathers or the sheen of metals. The company has also developed safe and vibrant Cadmium Hues that match the density and richness of cadmium colors without the use of the cadmium pigment.

DANIEL SMITH creates some unique colors exclusively, like Cascade Green, Green Gold, and Moonglow. They also source unusual pigments to make other colors, such as Mayan Red, Lunar Blue, and Enviro-Friendly Red Iron Oxide, providing artists with more creative choices. Other colors come from pigments DANIEL SMITH has sourced from specific locations, like Burgundy Yellow Ochre, Monte Amiata Natural Sienna, and Roasted French Ochre.

DANIEL SMITH Watercolors are a favorite of artists around the world, from professionals to beginners, due to their beautiful colors, consistent performance, and excellent lightfastness. These watercolors are made with high-quality pigments and pure gum arabic as the binder, with no fillers. DANIEL SMITH selects the perfect grind for each color to maximize the inherent qualities of the pigment, balancing maximum pigment load with minimum vehicle content.

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

Gorgeous in color, Blue Apatite is a striking mineral that is rarely used in jewelry due to its relative softness. As an artist's pigment, however, it's fantastic - a dense, rich midnight blue that granulates magnificently on cold- or hot-press papers. Within a wash, nuances of color are revealed, from inky near-black to rich Prussian-like blue, allowing artists to create stunning, stormy skies in a single juicy stroke. This PrimaTek watercolor offers excellent lightfastness, transparency, and a wonderful granulating effect, conforming to ASTM D4236 standards.

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