Extra Fine Watercolor Paint Tube, Quinacridone Gold

DANIEL SMITH Watercolors - The Worldwide Leader in Watercolors for Artists

DANIEL SMITH Watercolors are the classic watercolors known for their unsurpassed purity and permanence. The vision behind the formulation of DANIEL SMITH watercolors was two-fold: 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.

As the worldwide leader in watercolors for artists, DANIEL SMITH offers an extensive range of over 240 beautiful colors in their 15ml watercolors, more than any other manufacturer. Many of these colors are traditional hues that are relied upon by artists, while there are also numerous "truly unique" colors that are exclusive to DANIEL SMITH and have become indispensable to watercolor artists.

The PrimaTek Watercolors are a unique line of paints made from minerals, often semi-precious, that have been ground into pigments and mixed with gum arabic. The first PrimaTek color, Lapis Lazuli Genuine, was 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 a wonderful granulating effect 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 capturing the sparkle, sheen, and reflective glow of subjects like iridescent hummingbird feathers or shiny metals.

Furthermore, DANIEL SMITH has developed a range of safe and vibrant Cadmium Hues that provide 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 they are cleaner in mixtures and much stronger in tints, while retaining the staining power, semi-transparency, and excellent lightfastness of the original low-soluble cadmium colors.

DANIEL SMITH also creates unique colors exclusively, such as Cascade Green, Green Gold, and Moonglow, as well as sourcing unusual pigments to make colors like Mayan Red, Lunar Blue, and Enviro-Friendly Red Iron Oxide, offering artists an even wider range of choices.

DANIEL SMITH Watercolors are a favorite among artists of all levels, from professionals to beginners, due to their beautiful colors, consistent performance, and long-lasting, lightfast qualities. The paints are formulated with high-quality pigments and pure gum arabic as the binder, without any fillers.

In addition to their exceptional watercolor paints, DANIEL SMITH also offers a range of complementary products, such as Watercolor Grounds, Masking Fluid, and Walnut Ink, providing artists with extra creative means to explore the medium.

DANIEL SMITH is the Innovative Manufacturer of Beautiful Watercolors for Artists Worldwide, and their products are proudly made in the USA, in Seattle, Washington, for artists around the globe.

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