Duochrome Oceanic Watercolor Paint, 15ml Tube

DANIEL SMITH Watercolors: Unsurpassed Purity and Permanence for Artists Worldwide

DANIEL SMITH is the innovative manufacturer of the largest range of beautiful watercolors, with over 240 colors, for artists worldwide. 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.

DANIEL SMITH's commitment to quality is evident in their use of high-quality pigments and pure gum arabic as the binder, with no fillers. They carefully select the perfect grind for each color to yield particle sizes that maximize the inherent qualities of the pigment, balancing maximum pigment load with minimum vehicle content.

One of the unique features of DANIEL SMITH Watercolors is the PrimaTek line, which are made from minerals, often semi-precious, that have been ground into pigments, mixed with gum arabic, and milled into watercolors. The first in this line 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 have wonderful granulating effects that some artists have described as "magical."

In addition to the PrimaTek line, DANIEL SMITH offers a range of Luminescent Watercolors, which have special optical effects that are perfect for capturing the sparkle, sheen, or reflective glow of subjects like iridescent hummingbird feathers or shiny metals. The Duochrome Oceanic, for example, shifts between a subtle green-gold and a brilliant metallic gold sparkle, depending on the reflective light.

DANIEL SMITH has also developed safe and vibrant Cadmium Hues, which offer the density and richness of cadmium colors without the use of the cadmium pigment. These Cadmium Hues are virtually identical in color to their namesakes, but are cleaner in mixtures and much stronger in tints, while maintaining the staining power, semi-transparency, and excellent lightfastness of the low-soluble cadmium colors.

In addition to these specialty lines, DANIEL SMITH creates unique colors exclusively, such as Cascade Green, Green Gold, and Moonglow, as well as sourcing unusual pigments from specific locations to produce colors like Burgundy Yellow Ochre, Monte Amiata Natural Sienna, and Roasted French Ochre.

DANIEL SMITH Watercolors are a favorite among artists of all levels, from professional to beginner, due to their beautiful colors, consistent performance, and excellent lightfastness. They offer a variety of ways for artists to experience their watercolors, including Watercolor Grounds, Masking Fluid, and Walnut Ink, all of which are made in the USA, in Seattle, Washington.

In conclusion, DANIEL SMITH is the worldwide leader in watercolors for artists, offering an unparalleled range of high-quality, innovative products that cater to the diverse needs and creative visions of artists everywhere.

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