One of the unique characteristics of these watercolours is the unparalleled colour strength (maximum pigmentation). And while this high colour strength requires a slightly different approach on the part of the aquarellist (so little paint is needed from the tube or cup for the desired colour effect that you have to get used to the ratio of paint to diluent), the advantages are clear.

Pigment Classification: Hydrated chromium oxide-Arylamide-Zinc oxide-Burnt umber

Colour Index: PG18-PY3-PW4-PBR7

Colour index number: 77289-11710-77947-77492

Lightfastness: Lightfast pigment according to ASTM

Category 1 and 2

Opacity/Transparency: Semi-transparent

One of the unique characteristics of these watercolours is the unparalleled colour strength (maximum pigmentation). And while this high colour strength requires a slightly different approach on the part of the aquarellist (so little paint is needed from the tube or cup for the desired colour effect that you have to get used to the ratio of paint to diluent), the advantages are clear.

Pigment Classification: Zinc oxide-Nickel titanate-disazopyrazolone

Colour Index: PW4-PY53-PO34

Colour index number: 77947-77788-21115

Lightfastness: Lightfast pigment according to ASTM

Category 1 and 2

Opacity/Transparency: Opaque

One of the unique characteristics of these watercolours is the unparalleled colour strength (maximum pigmentation). And while this high colour strength requires a slightly different approach on the part of the aquarellist (so little paint is needed from the tube or cup for the desired colour effect that you have to get used to the ratio of paint to diluent), the advantages are clear.

Pigment Classification: Synthetic ultramarine-Carbon calcium phosphate

Colour Index: PB29-PBK9

Colour index number: 77007-77267

Lightfastness: Lightfast pigment according to ASTM

Category 1 and 2

Opacity/Transparency: Semi-transparent

One of the unique characteristics of these watercolours is the unparalleled colour strength (maximum pigmentation). And while this high colour strength requires a slightly different approach on the part of the aquarellist (so little paint is needed from the tube or cup for the desired colour effect that you have to get used to the ratio of paint to diluent), the advantages are clear.

Pigment Classification: Zinc-oxide - nickeltitanate -disazopyrazolone (D.P.P. - Diarylide)

Colour Index: Pw4-PY53-PO34-PO73-PY83

Colour index number: D.P.P. - diarylide - 21108

Lightfastness: Lightfast pigment according to ASTM

Category 1 and 2

Opacity/Transparency: Opaque

Perylene Violet (PV29) is a deep, luscious, grape-juicy reddish-violet. This neutral and natural -looking product is well-suited to portrait, landscape and shadow work. Ideal for placing next to complementary greens, this paint is also great for botanical pieces. Daniel Smith Extra Fine watercolours were released in 1993 and are renowned by artists across the world. The range combine ancient hues and precious minerals with the most modern developments in paint technology. Today, just like in 1993, these watercolours 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.

Pigment: TriarylcarboniumLightfastness: -Opacity: Semi-transparentDescription: Specially pure and brilliant, cannot be mixed. Recommended for graphic and textile design. Without evaluation of lightfastness.



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.

Burnt Umber (PBr7) is a rich dark brown colour. It is low-staining and semi-transparent.  Burnt Umber can be warmed with a little Alizarin Crimson or cooled with blue.ASTM Lightfastness Rating: ExcellentTransparency: Semi-TransparentGranulating: YesStaining: LowDaniel Smith's goal is to make the painting process as memorable as your finished masterpiece. Daniel Smith have spent eighteen years developing the finest and most complete line of watercolour paint so you can create your own unique vision. Today, just like in 1993, these watercolours 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.This is a 5ml tube of Daniel Smith Watercolour Paint in Burnt Umber.

Sap Green (PO49 PG7) is a bright yellow-green that mixes well with most pigments. Blend with French Ultramarine to create forest shadows or with Burnt Sienna and Burnt Orange to produce warmer toned greens. Sap Green can be lifted with knife to form blades of grass of with a sponge to create natural looking textures.

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

PY3, Very good lightfastness.Lascaux Aquacryl combine two worlds: they perform as an acrylic paint, yet are as transparent and light as watercolours. Lascaux Aquacryl is suitable not only for traditional watercolour techniques but also for luminous glazes on large formats. The range is highly pigmented, non-ageing and non-yellowing. They are easily soluble when dry and result in a matt finish. They consist of fine, pure, lightfast pigments and water soluble age-resistant acrylic resin.The paint can be applied directly or diluted, not only on water colour paper but on virtually any firm, porous surface with the use of brush, airbrush and a variety of other painting tools. No matter what the concentration, it dries to a velvety matt finish, durably preserving the richness and intensity of colour. Thin applications dry in such a manner that they can be overpainted without dissolving previously applied layers. Conversely, thickly applied layers can be dissolved to produce washes.Lascaux Gesso is recommended as a primer. To achieve a fine-grained texture, Lascaux Structura is especially suitable. By mixing with acrylic mediums, the paints become waterproof. Lascaux Aquacryl can be used in combination with acrylic paints as a mixed technique. Works are permanently protected with Lascaux Fixative without causing any essential change to their character.

PY74, Excellent lightfastness.Lascaux Aquacryl combine two worlds: they perform as an acrylic paint, yet are as transparent and light as watercolours. Lascaux Aquacryl is suitable not only for traditional watercolour techniques but also for luminous glazes on large formats. The range is highly pigmented, non-ageing and non-yellowing. They are easily soluble when dry and result in a matt finish. They consist of fine, pure, lightfast pigments and water soluble age-resistant acrylic resin.The paint can be applied directly or diluted, not only on water colour paper but on virtually any firm, porous surface with the use of brush, airbrush and a variety of other painting tools. No matter what the concentration, it dries to a velvety matt finish, durably preserving the richness and intensity of colour. Thin applications dry in such a manner that they can be overpainted without dissolving previously applied layers. Conversely, thickly applied layers can be dissolved to produce washes.Lascaux Gesso is recommended as a primer. To achieve a fine-grained texture, Lascaux Structura is especially suitable. By mixing with acrylic mediums, the paints become waterproof. Lascaux Aquacryl can be used in combination with acrylic paints as a mixed technique. Works are permanently protected with Lascaux Fixative without causing any essential change to their character.

PY110, Excellent lightfastness.Lascaux Aquacryl combine two worlds: they perform as an acrylic paint, yet are as transparent and light as watercolours. Lascaux Aquacryl is suitable not only for traditional watercolour techniques but also for luminous glazes on large formats. The range is highly pigmented, non-ageing and non-yellowing. They are easily soluble when dry and result in a matt finish. They consist of fine, pure, lightfast pigments and water soluble age-resistant acrylic resin.The paint can be applied directly or diluted, not only on water colour paper but on virtually any firm, porous surface with the use of brush, airbrush and a variety of other painting tools. No matter what the concentration, it dries to a velvety matt finish, durably preserving the richness and intensity of colour. Thin applications dry in such a manner that they can be overpainted without dissolving previously applied layers. Conversely, thickly applied layers can be dissolved to produce washes.Lascaux Gesso is recommended as a primer. To achieve a fine-grained texture, Lascaux Structura is especially suitable. By mixing with acrylic mediums, the paints become waterproof. Lascaux Aquacryl can be used in combination with acrylic paints as a mixed technique. Works are permanently protected with Lascaux Fixative without causing any essential change to their character.

PY83 PR9, Excellent lightfastness.Lascaux Aquacryl combine two worlds: they perform as an acrylic paint, yet are as transparent and light as watercolours. Lascaux Aquacryl is suitable not only for traditional watercolour techniques but also for luminous glazes on large formats. The range is highly pigmented, non-ageing and non-yellowing. They are easily soluble when dry and result in a matt finish. They consist of fine, pure, lightfast pigments and water soluble age-resistant acrylic resin.The paint can be applied directly or diluted, not only on water colour paper but on virtually any firm, porous surface with the use of brush, airbrush and a variety of other painting tools. No matter what the concentration, it dries to a velvety matt finish, durably preserving the richness and intensity of colour. Thin applications dry in such a manner that they can be overpainted without dissolving previously applied layers. Conversely, thickly applied layers can be dissolved to produce washes.Lascaux Gesso is recommended as a primer. To achieve a fine-grained texture, Lascaux Structura is especially suitable. By mixing with acrylic mediums, the paints become waterproof. Lascaux Aquacryl can be used in combination with acrylic paints as a mixed technique. Works are permanently protected with Lascaux Fixative without causing any essential change to their character.

PR9, Very good lightfastness. Lascaux Aquacryl combine two worlds: they perform as an acrylic paint, yet are as transparent and light as watercolours. Lascaux Aquacryl is suitable not only for traditional watercolour techniques but also for luminous glazes on large formats. The range is highly pigmented, non-ageing and non-yellowing. They are easily soluble when dry and result in a matt finish. They consist of fine, pure, lightfast pigments and water soluble age-resistant acrylic resin.The paint can be applied directly or diluted, not only on water colour paper but on virtually any firm, porous surface with the use of brush, airbrush and a variety of other painting tools. No matter what the concentration, it dries to a velvety matt finish, durably preserving the richness and intensity of colour. Thin applications dry in such a manner that they can be overpainted without dissolving previously applied layers. Conversely, thickly applied layers can be dissolved to produce washes.Lascaux Gesso is recommended as a primer. To achieve a fine-grained texture, Lascaux Structura is especially suitable. By mixing with acrylic mediums, the paints become waterproof. Lascaux Aquacryl can be used in combination with acrylic paints as a mixed technique. Works are permanently protected with Lascaux Fixative without causing any essential change to their character.

PR170, Very good lightfastness.Lascaux Aquacryl combine two worlds: they perform as an acrylic paint, yet are as transparent and light as watercolours. Lascaux Aquacryl is suitable not only for traditional watercolour techniques but also for luminous glazes on large formats. The range is highly pigmented, non-ageing and non-yellowing. They are easily soluble when dry and result in a matt finish. They consist of fine, pure, lightfast pigments and water soluble age-resistant acrylic resin.The paint can be applied directly or diluted, not only on water colour paper but on virtually any firm, porous surface with the use of brush, airbrush and a variety of other painting tools. No matter what the concentration, it dries to a velvety matt finish, durably preserving the richness and intensity of colour. Thin applications dry in such a manner that they can be overpainted without dissolving previously applied layers. Conversely, thickly applied layers can be dissolved to produce washes.Lascaux Gesso is recommended as a primer. To achieve a fine-grained texture, Lascaux Structura is especially suitable. By mixing with acrylic mediums, the paints become waterproof. Lascaux Aquacryl can be used in combination with acrylic paints as a mixed technique. Works are permanently protected with Lascaux Fixative without causing any essential change to their character.

PR122, Excellent lightfastness.Lascaux Aquacryl combine two worlds: they perform as an acrylic paint, yet are as transparent and light as watercolours. Lascaux Aquacryl is suitable not only for traditional watercolour techniques but also for luminous glazes on large formats. The range is highly pigmented, non-ageing and non-yellowing. They are easily soluble when dry and result in a matt finish. They consist of fine, pure, lightfast pigments and water soluble age-resistant acrylic resin.The paint can be applied directly or diluted, not only on water colour paper but on virtually any firm, porous surface with the use of brush, airbrush and a variety of other painting tools. No matter what the concentration, it dries to a velvety matt finish, durably preserving the richness and intensity of colour. Thin applications dry in such a manner that they can be overpainted without dissolving previously applied layers. Conversely, thickly applied layers can be dissolved to produce washes.Lascaux Gesso is recommended as a primer. To achieve a fine-grained texture, Lascaux Structura is especially suitable. By mixing with acrylic mediums, the paints become waterproof. Lascaux Aquacryl can be used in combination with acrylic paints as a mixed technique. Works are permanently protected with Lascaux Fixative without causing any essential change to their character.

PV23 PR122, Excellent lightfastness.Lascaux Aquacryl combine two worlds: they perform as an acrylic paint, yet are as transparent and light as watercolours. Lascaux Aquacryl is suitable not only for traditional watercolour techniques but also for luminous glazes on large formats. The range is highly pigmented, non-ageing and non-yellowing. They are easily soluble when dry and result in a matt finish. They consist of fine, pure, lightfast pigments and water soluble age-resistant acrylic resin.The paint can be applied directly or diluted, not only on water colour paper but on virtually any firm, porous surface with the use of brush, airbrush and a variety of other painting tools. No matter what the concentration, it dries to a velvety matt finish, durably preserving the richness and intensity of colour. Thin applications dry in such a manner that they can be overpainted without dissolving previously applied layers. Conversely, thickly applied layers can be dissolved to produce washes.Lascaux Gesso is recommended as a primer. To achieve a fine-grained texture, Lascaux Structura is especially suitable. By mixing with acrylic mediums, the paints become waterproof. Lascaux Aquacryl can be used in combination with acrylic paints as a mixed technique. Works are permanently protected with Lascaux Fixative without causing any essential change to their character.

PV23, Excellent ligthfastness.Lascaux Aquacryl combine two worlds: they perform as an acrylic paint, yet are as transparent and light as watercolours. Lascaux Aquacryl is suitable not only for traditional watercolour techniques but also for luminous glazes on large formats. The range is highly pigmented, non-ageing and non-yellowing. They are easily soluble when dry and result in a matt finish. They consist of fine, pure, lightfast pigments and water soluble age-resistant acrylic resin.The paint can be applied directly or diluted, not only on water colour paper but on virtually any firm, porous surface with the use of brush, airbrush and a variety of other painting tools. No matter what the concentration, it dries to a velvety matt finish, durably preserving the richness and intensity of colour. Thin applications dry in such a manner that they can be overpainted without dissolving previously applied layers. Conversely, thickly applied layers can be dissolved to produce washes.Lascaux Gesso is recommended as a primer. To achieve a fine-grained texture, Lascaux Structura is especially suitable. By mixing with acrylic mediums, the paints become waterproof. Lascaux Aquacryl can be used in combination with acrylic paints as a mixed technique. Works are permanently protected with Lascaux Fixative without causing any essential change to their character.

PB15, Excellent lightfastness.Lascaux Aquacryl combine two worlds: they perform as an acrylic paint, yet are as transparent and light as watercolours. Lascaux Aquacryl is suitable not only for traditional watercolour techniques but also for luminous glazes on large formats. The range is highly pigmented, non-ageing and non-yellowing. They are easily soluble when dry and result in a matt finish. They consist of fine, pure, lightfast pigments and water soluble age-resistant acrylic resin.The paint can be applied directly or diluted, not only on water colour paper but on virtually any firm, porous surface with the use of brush, airbrush and a variety of other painting tools. No matter what the concentration, it dries to a velvety matt finish, durably preserving the richness and intensity of colour. Thin applications dry in such a manner that they can be overpainted without dissolving previously applied layers. Conversely, thickly applied layers can be dissolved to produce washes.Lascaux Gesso is recommended as a primer. To achieve a fine-grained texture, Lascaux Structura is especially suitable. By mixing with acrylic mediums, the paints become waterproof. Lascaux Aquacryl can be used in combination with acrylic paints as a mixed technique. Works are permanently protected with Lascaux Fixative without causing any essential change to their character.

PB15:3, Excellent lightfastness.Lascaux Aquacryl combine two worlds: they perform as an acrylic paint, yet are as transparent and light as watercolours. Lascaux Aquacryl is suitable not only for traditional watercolour techniques but also for luminous glazes on large formats. The range is highly pigmented, non-ageing and non-yellowing. They are easily soluble when dry and result in a matt finish. They consist of fine, pure, lightfast pigments and water soluble age-resistant acrylic resin.The paint can be applied directly or diluted, not only on water colour paper but on virtually any firm, porous surface with the use of brush, airbrush and a variety of other painting tools. No matter what the concentration, it dries to a velvety matt finish, durably preserving the richness and intensity of colour. Thin applications dry in such a manner that they can be overpainted without dissolving previously applied layers. Conversely, thickly applied layers can be dissolved to produce washes.Lascaux Gesso is recommended as a primer. To achieve a fine-grained texture, Lascaux Structura is especially suitable. By mixing with acrylic mediums, the paints become waterproof. Lascaux Aquacryl can be used in combination with acrylic paints as a mixed technique. Works are permanently protected with Lascaux Fixative without causing any essential change to their character.

PB15:3 PG7, Excellent lightfastness.Lascaux Aquacryl combine two worlds: they perform as an acrylic paint, yet are as transparent and light as watercolours. Lascaux Aquacryl is suitable not only for traditional watercolour techniques but also for luminous glazes on large formats. The range is highly pigmented, non-ageing and non-yellowing. They are easily soluble when dry and result in a matt finish. They consist of fine, pure, lightfast pigments and water soluble age-resistant acrylic resin.The paint can be applied directly or diluted, not only on water colour paper but on virtually any firm, porous surface with the use of brush, airbrush and a variety of other painting tools. No matter what the concentration, it dries to a velvety matt finish, durably preserving the richness and intensity of colour. Thin applications dry in such a manner that they can be overpainted without dissolving previously applied layers. Conversely, thickly applied layers can be dissolved to produce washes.Lascaux Gesso is recommended as a primer. To achieve a fine-grained texture, Lascaux Structura is especially suitable. By mixing with acrylic mediums, the paints become waterproof. Lascaux Aquacryl can be used in combination with acrylic paints as a mixed technique. Works are permanently protected with Lascaux Fixative without causing any essential change to their character.

PG7, Excellent lightfastness.Lascaux Aquacryl combine two worlds: they perform as an acrylic paint, yet are as transparent and light as watercolours. Lascaux Aquacryl is suitable not only for traditional watercolour techniques but also for luminous glazes on large formats. The range is highly pigmented, non-ageing and non-yellowing. They are easily soluble when dry and result in a matt finish. They consist of fine, pure, lightfast pigments and water soluble age-resistant acrylic resin.The paint can be applied directly or diluted, not only on water colour paper but on virtually any firm, porous surface with the use of brush, airbrush and a variety of other painting tools. No matter what the concentration, it dries to a velvety matt finish, durably preserving the richness and intensity of colour. Thin applications dry in such a manner that they can be overpainted without dissolving previously applied layers. Conversely, thickly applied layers can be dissolved to produce washes.Lascaux Gesso is recommended as a primer. To achieve a fine-grained texture, Lascaux Structura is especially suitable. By mixing with acrylic mediums, the paints become waterproof. Lascaux Aquacryl can be used in combination with acrylic paints as a mixed technique. Works are permanently protected with Lascaux Fixative without causing any essential change to their character.

PG36, Excellent lightfastness. Lascaux Aquacryl combine two worlds: they perform as an acrylic paint, yet are as transparent and light as watercolours. Lascaux Aquacryl is suitable not only for traditional watercolour techniques but also for luminous glazes on large formats. The range is highly pigmented, non-ageing and non-yellowing. They are easily soluble when dry and result in a matt finish. They consist of fine, pure, lightfast pigments and water soluble age-resistant acrylic resin.The paint can be applied directly or diluted, not only on water colour paper but on virtually any firm, porous surface with the use of brush, airbrush and a variety of other painting tools. No matter what the concentration, it dries to a velvety matt finish, durably preserving the richness and intensity of colour. Thin applications dry in such a manner that they can be overpainted without dissolving previously applied layers. Conversely, thickly applied layers can be dissolved to produce washes.Lascaux Gesso is recommended as a primer. To achieve a fine-grained texture, Lascaux Structura is especially suitable. By mixing with acrylic mediums, the paints become waterproof. Lascaux Aquacryl can be used in combination with acrylic paints as a mixed technique. Works are permanently protected with Lascaux Fixative without causing any essential change to their character.

PY42 PR101 PBk7, Excellent lightfastness.Lascaux Aquacryl combine two worlds: they perform as an acrylic paint, yet are as transparent and light as watercolours. Lascaux Aquacryl is suitable not only for traditional watercolour techniques but also for luminous glazes on large formats. The range is highly pigmented, non-ageing and non-yellowing. They are easily soluble when dry and result in a matt finish. They consist of fine, pure, lightfast pigments and water soluble age-resistant acrylic resin.The paint can be applied directly or diluted, not only on water colour paper but on virtually any firm, porous surface with the use of brush, airbrush and a variety of other painting tools. No matter what the concentration, it dries to a velvety matt finish, durably preserving the richness and intensity of colour. Thin applications dry in such a manner that they can be overpainted without dissolving previously applied layers. Conversely, thickly applied layers can be dissolved to produce washes.Lascaux Gesso is recommended as a primer. To achieve a fine-grained texture, Lascaux Structura is especially suitable. By mixing with acrylic mediums, the paints become waterproof. Lascaux Aquacryl can be used in combination with acrylic paints as a mixed technique. Works are permanently protected with Lascaux Fixative without causing any essential change to their character.

PY42, Excellent lightfastness.Lascaux Aquacryl combine two worlds: they perform as an acrylic paint, yet are as transparent and light as watercolours. Lascaux Aquacryl is suitable not only for traditional watercolour techniques but also for luminous glazes on large formats. The range is highly pigmented, non-ageing and non-yellowing. They are easily soluble when dry and result in a matt finish. They consist of fine, pure, lightfast pigments and water soluble age-resistant acrylic resin.The paint can be applied directly or diluted, not only on water colour paper but on virtually any firm, porous surface with the use of brush, airbrush and a variety of other painting tools. No matter what the concentration, it dries to a velvety matt finish, durably preserving the richness and intensity of colour. Thin applications dry in such a manner that they can be overpainted without dissolving previously applied layers. Conversely, thickly applied layers can be dissolved to produce washes.Lascaux Gesso is recommended as a primer. To achieve a fine-grained texture, Lascaux Structura is especially suitable. By mixing with acrylic mediums, the paints become waterproof. Lascaux Aquacryl can be used in combination with acrylic paints as a mixed technique. Works are permanently protected with Lascaux Fixative without causing any essential change to their character.

PY42 PR101, Excellent lightfastness.Lascaux Aquacryl combine two worlds: they perform as an acrylic paint, yet are as transparent and light as watercolours. Lascaux Aquacryl is suitable not only for traditional watercolour techniques but also for luminous glazes on large formats. The range is highly pigmented, non-ageing and non-yellowing. They are easily soluble when dry and result in a matt finish. They consist of fine, pure, lightfast pigments and water soluble age-resistant acrylic resin.The paint can be applied directly or diluted, not only on water colour paper but on virtually any firm, porous surface with the use of brush, airbrush and a variety of other painting tools. No matter what the concentration, it dries to a velvety matt finish, durably preserving the richness and intensity of colour. Thin applications dry in such a manner that they can be overpainted without dissolving previously applied layers. Conversely, thickly applied layers can be dissolved to produce washes.Lascaux Gesso is recommended as a primer. To achieve a fine-grained texture, Lascaux Structura is especially suitable. By mixing with acrylic mediums, the paints become waterproof. Lascaux Aquacryl can be used in combination with acrylic paints as a mixed technique. Works are permanently protected with Lascaux Fixative without causing any essential change to their character.