Hooker's Green (PG36 PY3 PO49) is a warm, natural, shamrock green. This product is a useful mixing green that can capture a range of shades from dappled woodland sunlight to deep forest depths.

ASTM Lightfastness Rating: Very Good - Not yet rated by ASTM - Rating based on Daniel Smith's independent testing.Transparency: Semi-transparentGranulating: NoStaining: Low

Pigment: Phthalocyanine greenLightfastness: **** Opacity: Semi-transparentDescription: Extremely brilliant transparent green. Alternative to Chromium oxide green brilliant, shade 511. Well suited for mixtures with yellow and red tones. Recommended for landscape painting.

Colour Index: PG7

To achieve the outstanding characteristics, like reusable paint when dried on a palette and the high control of paint flow even on soft water-colour papers Schmincke only use the best raw materials. In its colouristic appearance the total assortment is particularly harmonious, balanced and complete.

One main ingredient of the water-colour binding medium is Kordofan Gum Arabic from the southern Sahara region. Like most natural products this traditional water-colour binding medium differs from year to year. Therefore Schmincke is testing Gum Arabic every time before purchase and selects only the best crop of the respective year. This adds small but significant quality advantages. Other formula ingredients are selected equally carefully and of course are integrated in each formula in an individual optimised way to obtain a harmonious assortment, that can be easily picked up by the brush.

Another traditional quality criterion is the re-usability of the Horadam Aquarell water-colours while using the same formulation for tubes and pans. Both properties, the reusability and the control of the paint flow can only be achieved by pouring water-colours into pans in a liquid state, which is really unique.

Pigment: CadmiumsulphoselenideLightfastness: ****Opacity: OpaqueDescription: Brilliant, strong orange tone. Opacifying character. Good results mixed with other tones.

Colour Index: PO20



To achieve the outstanding characteristics, like reusable paint when dried on a palette and the high control of paint flow even on soft water-colour papers Schmincke only use the best raw materials. In its coloristic appearance the total assortment is particularly harmonious, balanced and complete.

One main ingredient of the water-colour binding medium is Kordofan Gum Arabic from the southern Sahara region. Like most natural products this traditional water-colour binding medium differs from year to year. Therefore Schmincke is testing Gum Arabic every time before purchase and selects only the best crop of the respective year. This adds small but significant quality advantages. Other formula ingredients are selected equally carefully and of course are integrated in each formula in an individual optimised way to obtain a harmonious assortment, that can be easily picked up by the brush.

Another traditional quality criterion is the re-usability of the Horadam Aquarell water-colours while using the same formulation for tubes and pans. Both properties, the reusability and the control of the paint flow can only be achieved by pouring water-colours into pans in a liquid state, which is really unique.

Quinacridone Purple (PV 55) is a rich, powerful and juicy purple with a slight reddish cast. Quinacridones are the brightest, boldest colours modern technology can offer. All Quinacridone colours excel in clarity, intensity, durability and transparency.

ASTM Lightfastness Rating: ExcellentTransparency: TransparentGranulating: NoStaining: Medium

For fine detail, lines & washes. A traditional and popular head shape for all-purpose water colour work. Can be used for broad strokes yet it will also form a sharp point. They possess good colour holding capacity, sensitivity, spring and durability.

Permanent Brown (PBr25) is a warm dark brown colour. This rich shade is high-staining and transparent. Wonderful for texturing with salt, this product can also be list the reveal a residue ideal for creating textured tree bark.

ASTM Lightfastness Rating: Excellent - Not yet rated by ASTM - Rating based on Daniel Smith's independent testing.Transparency: TransparentGranulating: NoStaining: Medium

Jadeite Genuine is a deep, dark-green that can be softened to the palest jade wash with the addition of water. This product is made using jadeite variety of jade as opposed to the nephrite form.

ASTM Lightfastness Rating: ExcellentGranulating: YesStaining: Non-StainingTransparency: Semi-transparent

Carbazole Violet (PV23 RS) is a granular blue-violet. This iris coloured shade is has a good staining ability and is semi-transparent.

ASTM Lightfastness Rating: Excellent - Not yet rated by ASTM - Rating based on Daniel Smith's independent testing.Tranparency: Semi-transparentStaining: MediumGranulating: No

Perylene Green (PY3 PG7) is an almost black masstone that turns, on the application of water, to a blue-green wash. Medium-staining and semi-transparent, Perylene Green yields wonderful glazes for under or over other colours. This paint is fantastic for delineating shadows or creating moody landscapes, ominous horizons and stormy seas.

ASTM Lightfastness Rating: Excellent Granulating: NoStaining: Medium staining Transparency: Semi-Transparent

Pigment: Quinacridone redLightfastness: ****Opacity: Semi-opaqueDescription: Originally obtained from real Cochenille-louses. Modern pigment allows today lightfast alternative.

Colour Index: PV19



To achieve the outstanding characteristics, like reusable paint when dried on a palette and the high control of paint flow even on soft water-colour papers Schmincke only use the best raw materials. In its coloristic appearance the total assortment is particularly harmonious, balanced and complete.

One main ingredient of the water-colour binding medium is Kordofan Gum Arabic from the southern Sahara region. Like most natural products this traditional water-colour binding medium differs from year to year. Therefore Schmincke is testing Gum Arabic every time before purchase and selects only the best crop of the respective year. This adds small but significant quality advantages. Other formula ingredients are selected equally carefully and of course are integrated in each formula in an individual optimised way to obtain a harmonious assortment, that can be easily picked up by the brush.

Another traditional quality criterion is the re-usability of the Horadam Aquarell water-colours while using the same formulation for tubes and pans. Both properties, the reusability and the control of the paint flow can only be achieved by pouring water-colours into pans in a liquid state, which is really unique.

Pigment: Zinc oxide, Phthalocyanine blueLightfastness: ****Opacity: Semi-transparentDescription: Cobalt-free cerulean blue. The zinc oxide preserves the character of the colour. Similar to basic colour (C) of colour-theory. Similar to helio cerulean.

Colour Index: PW4/PB15:3

To achieve the outstanding characteristics, like reusable paint when dried on a palette and the high control of paint flow even on soft water-colour papers Schmincke only use the best raw materials. In its colouristic appearance the total assortment is particularly harmonious, balanced and complete.

One main ingredient of the water-colour binding medium is Kordofan Gum Arabic from the southern Sahara region. Like most natural products this traditional water-colour binding medium differs from year to year. Therefore Schmincke is testing Gum Arabic every time before purchase and selects only the best crop of the respective year. This adds small but significant quality advantages. Other formula ingredients are selected equally carefully and of course are integrated in each formula in an individual optimised way to obtain a harmonious assortment, that can be easily picked up by the brush.

Another traditional quality criterion is the re-usability of the Horadam Aquarell water-colours while using the same formulation for tubes and pans. Both properties, the reusability and the control of the paint flow can only be achieved by pouring water-colours into pans in a liquid state, which is really unique.

Pigments: PG17, PG23

Permanency: Absolutely Permanent Colour

A European style transparent watercolour, Holbein watercolour also preserves the brush handling qualities inherent in traditional Japanese watercolour techniques. Without ox-gall or other dispersing agents, Holbein watercolour moves slowly, thus permitting greater colour density and brush control. It is a colour line with a consistent creamy texture that remains smooth when dry without cracking, crumbling, chipping or molding in the palette. It may be re-wetted easily like a pan colour. For this reason Holbein does not produce watercolours in pan form but allows artists to create their own selection.

Fill the wells of a suitable palette with the desired colour selection. Permit to dry, then wet the colour when needed. Holbein watercolours produce brilliant transparent washes as well as powerful clean darks when used in more concentrated applications. Engineered to surpass the quality standards set by both North American and European manufacturers, Holbein watercolour is widely preferred around the world for it's handling qualities. Holbein watercolour ranks as the world’s finest.

L'Aquarelle Sennelier has been produced in the same way for more than a century using the best pigments and top quality Kordofan Gum Arabic as a bonding agent.This mix of natural ingredients produces colours which have a smooth, bright texture and offer lively, colourful shades. The Gum Arabic and honey combination offers incomparable quality of application, producing superb washes. Then, this base is mixed with pigments and carefully ground. Sennelier makes sure to wet the pigments in purified water (with no mineral salts) for 24 hours before mixing them in with the bonding agent. This improves the way in which the colours and bonding merge together, in turn bringing out the full beauty of the colours.

Sennelier watercolours are ground in the traditional way using grindstones rotating slowly so as not to heat up the paste. This operation is carried out in several stages until the paste are as fine as possible thus getting rid of any particles which might impair the perfection of the wash.

This exceptional and very high quality watercolour will help you make your works even more powerful due to the liveliness and purity of the hues. The colours mix together perfectly, offering superbly subtle shades. These smooth, intense colours will be a genuine pleasure to paint with. The addition of honey will allow the tubes and pans of Sennelier watercolours to stand up to the passing of time and each time you will paint with them you will be able to accurately translate the diversity of light, shape and hues.

Imperial Purple (PB29 PV19) is a deep regal purple that, when diluted, becomes a delicate pale lavender. This product is perfect for capturing the petals of an iris or the end of a glorious sunset.

ASTM Lightfastness Rating: ExcellentTransparency: Semi-transparentStaining: LowGranulating: Yes

Pyrrol Red (PR254) is a fire engine red similar in colour to Cadmium or Permanent Red although cleaner in colour. This modern synthetic-organic pigment disperses evenly as it is less granular than Perylene hues.

ASTM Lightfastness Rating: Excellent - Not yet rated by ASTM - Rating based on Daniel Smith's independent testing.Transparency: Semi-TransparentGranulating: NoStaining: Medium

Pigment: Anthrachinone, AI, BONS, MnLightfastness: **Opacity: TransparentDescription: Traditional colour. Soft pink tone, mixed from two pigments. The manganesian lake pigment creates bluish red tones. Light- and weather resistance of full tones are relatively good.

Colour Index: PR83:1/PR48:4

To achieve the outstanding characteristics, like reusable paint when dried on a palette and the high control of paint flow even on soft water-colour papers Schmincke only use the best raw materials. In its colouristic appearance the total assortment is particularly harmonious, balanced and complete.

One main ingredient of the water-colour binding medium is Kordofan Gum Arabic from the southern Sahara region. Like most natural products this traditional water-colour binding medium differs from year to year. Therefore Schmincke is testing Gum Arabic every time before purchase and selects only the best crop of the respective year. This adds small but significant quality advantages. Other formula ingredients are selected equally carefully and of course are integrated in each formula in an individual optimised way to obtain a harmonious assortment, that can be easily picked up by the brush.

Another traditional quality criterion is the re-usability of the Horadam Aquarell water-colours while using the same formulation for tubes and pans. Both properties, the reusability and the control of the paint flow can only be achieved by pouring water-colours into pans in a liquid state, which is really unique.

This metal tin of 6 earth-themed Pearlcolors contains Tibet Gold, Bronze, Golden Orange, Red Brown, Red, Chocolate.Finetec GmbH Coliro Pearlcolors can be used in the same way as watercolours using a brush and water, they are suitable for most surfaces including paper, stone and wood. The gorgeous metallic shades are perfect for creating wonderful shiny pieces and have a lovely wavy surface.Light-fast and pigment-richOpaqueHandmade in GermanyMade with Mica-Pigments and gum arabicFree from animal productsASTM certified and CE-conformPlease note: Because each colour is hand-made no two colour pots are the same. Additionally, the colour pots are slightly curved at the bottom due to the natural drying process, this means sometimes a little hole can appear in the middle of the colour pot after some use. This is not a default but an effect on the manufacturing process.

Burgundy Yellow Ochre (PY43) is a warm, glowing earth colour. This product has the soft glow of Mediterranean morning light when made into a wash.

ASTM Lightfastness Rating: ExcellentTransparency: TransparentGranulating: YesStaining: Non-staining

Pigment: Quinacridone magentaLightfastness: ***Opacity: Semi-opaqueDescription: Original dyestuff replaced by organic quinacridone pigment. Bluish alternative to basic colour 352, magenta.

Colour Index: PR122

To achieve the outstanding characteristics, like reusable paint when dried on a palette and the high control of paint flow even on soft water-colour papers Schmincke only use the best raw materials. In its colouristic appearance the total assortment is particularly harmonious, balanced and complete.

One main ingredient of the water-colour binding medium is Kordofan Gum Arabic from the southern Sahara region. Like most natural products this traditional water-colour binding medium differs from year to year. Therefore Schmincke is testing Gum Arabic every time before purchase and selects only the best crop of the respective year. This adds small but significant quality advantages. Other formula ingredients are selected equally carefully and of course are integrated in each formula in an individual optimised way to obtain a harmonious assortment, that can be easily picked up by the brush.

Another traditional quality criterion is the re-usability of the Horadam Aquarell water-colours while using the same formulation for tubes and pans. Both properties, the reusability and the control of the paint flow can only be achieved by pouring water-colours into pans in a liquid state, which is really unique.

Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolour Sticks offer the same superior intensity as the Daniel Smith line of Extra Fine Watercolour paints with the convenience and portability of half pans.Each stick is packed with pure pigment and produces vibrant, strong colour when wet or use them dry to build texture. They're highly reactive with water and release rich, creamy colours. Features and Benefits: Currently available in 51 colours. Easy to use. Superior properties vs. half pans. Blends perfectly with Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolours. Sensational results when applied to wet paper. Great highlight enhancer for all watercolour paintings. Long lasting - one stick equals three pans of paint. Very portable - great for plein aire and travel. Handmade and hand-formed from pure pigment. Made in the USA by artists for artists.

Pigment: Phthalocyanine blue , Indigo syntheticLightfastness: **Opacity: OpaqueDescription: Originally traditional plant dyestuff from India. For lightfastness reasons replaced by synthetic, organic pigments. Perfect for shading and deepening of coloured tones.

Colour Index: PB15:1/PB66

To achieve the outstanding characteristics, like reusable paint when dried on a palette and the high control of paint flow even on soft water-colour papers Schmincke only use the best raw materials. In its colouristic appearance the total assortment is particularly harmonious, balanced and complete.

One main ingredient of the water-colour binding medium is Kordofan Gum Arabic from the southern Sahara region. Like most natural products this traditional water-colour binding medium differs from year to year. Therefore Schmincke is testing Gum Arabic every time before purchase and selects only the best crop of the respective year. This adds small but significant quality advantages. Other formula ingredients are selected equally carefully and of course are integrated in each formula in an individual optimised way to obtain a harmonious assortment, that can be easily picked up by the brush.

Another traditional quality criterion is the re-usability of the Horadam Aquarell water-colours while using the same formulation for tubes and pans. Both properties, the reusability and the control of the paint flow can only be achieved by pouring water-colours into pans in a liquid state, which is really unique.

Lightfastness: **** Good lightfastnessOpacity: TransparentStaining/Non-staining: Non-stainingPigment Index: PB29French Ultramarine is a granulating colour.In order to achieve high standards regarding lightfastness, resolubility and stability, Schmincke Horadam watercolours contains only the finest raw materials. The paints are bound with Kordofan gum arabic from the southern Sahara. Due to the natural source of the binder, the gum arabic does tend to differ slightly year on year. Schmincke continually test the ingredient and the best of the batch is selected to ensure the highest quality is achieved. This means paint which has dried onto your palette can be easily re-wetted and painted with again. Among the range are 139 colours, with 95 single pigment hues for clean mixing.

L'Aquarelle Sennelier has been produced in the same way for more than a century using the best pigments and top quality Kordofan Gum Arabic as a bonding agent.This mix of natural ingredients produces colours which have a smooth, bright texture and offer lively, colourful shades. The Gum Arabic and honey combination offers incomparable quality of application, producing superb washes. Then, this base is mixed with pigments and carefully ground. Sennelier makes sure to wet the pigments in purified water (with no mineral salts) for 24 hours before mixing them in with the bonding agent. This improves the way in which the colours and bonding merge together, in turn bringing out the full beauty of the colours.

Sennelier watercolours are ground in the traditional way using grindstones rotating slowly so as not to heat up the paste. This operation is carried out in several stages until the paste are as fine as possible thus getting rid of any particles which might impair the perfection of the wash.

This exceptional and very high quality watercolour will help you make your works even more powerful due to the liveliness and purity of the hues. The colours mix together perfectly, offering superbly subtle shades. These smooth, intense colours will be a genuine pleasure to paint with. The addition of honey will allow the tubes and pans of Sennelier watercolours to stand up to the passing of time and each time you will paint with them you will be able to accurately translate the diversity of light, shape and hues.

Pigment: Phthalocyanine blue, Earth pigment, Carb. bones of anim.Lightfastness: ****Opacity: Semi-opaqueDescription: Originally – since the end of the 18th century – gained from the cuttlefish. At that time not lightfast and storable. Replaced by lightfast pigment mixture. Often used for first layers.

Colour Index: PB15:1/PBr7/PBk9

To achieve the outstanding characteristics, like reusable paint when dried on a palette and the high control of paint flow even on soft water-colour papers Schmincke only use the best raw materials. In its coloristic appearance the total assortment is particularly harmonious, balanced and complete.

One main ingredient of the water-colour binding medium is Kordofan Gum Arabic from the southern Sahara region. Like most natural products this traditional water-colour binding medium differs from year to year. Therefore Schmincke is testing Gum Arabic every time before purchase and selects only the best crop of the respective year. This adds small but significant quality advantages. Other formula ingredients are selected equally carefully and of course are integrated in each formula in an individual optimised way to obtain a harmonious assortment, that can be easily picked up by the brush.

Another traditional quality criterion is the re-usability of the Horadam Aquarell water-colours while using the same formulation for tubes and pans. Both properties, the reusability and the control of the paint flow can only be achieved by pouring water-colours into pans in a liquid state, which is really unique.

To achieve the outstanding characteristics, like reusable paint when dried on a palette and the high control of paint flow even on soft water-colour papers Schmincke only use the best raw materials. In its coloristic appearance the total assortment is particularly harmonious, balanced and complete.

One main ingredient of the water-colour binding medium is Kordofan Gum Arabic from the southern Sahara region. Like most natural products this traditional water-colour binding medium differs from year to year. Therefore Schmincke is testing Gum Arabic every time before purchase and selects only the best crop of the respective year. This adds small but significant quality advantages. Other formula ingredients are selected equally carefully and of course are integrated in each formula in an individual optimised way to obtain a harmonious assortment, that can be easily picked up by the brush.

Another traditional quality criterion is the re-usability of the Horadam Aquarell water-colours while using the same formulation for tubes and pans. Both properties, the reusability and the control of the paint flow can only be achieved by pouring water-colours into pans in a liquid state, which is really unique.

Ultramarine Turquoise (PB29 PG7) is a deep dark turquoise. This colour is granular, low-staining equivalent of Phthalo Turquoise and can be used to create unusual grainy washes.

ASTM Lightfastness Rating: ExcellentTransparency: TransparentGranulating: YesStaining: Low