Colour name: Alizarin Crimson Hue

Colour number/code: 3

Series number: 1

Chemical Description: Quinacridone pyrrolidine, Quinacridone

Colour index name: - , PR206

Colour index number: - , 73900/73920

Permanence rating: A

ASTM Lightfastness Rating: -

Transparency/Opacity: T

Granulating/Staining: -



The range of 40 colours are chosen according to mass tone (colour from tube), undertone (bias of colour when in a thin film), colour strength, relative opacity and the character of the pigment itself. The resultant colour spectrum ensures the largest number of colours can be mixed.

The Cotman Water Colour range has a more uniform consistency than the Artists' Water Colour range and this benefits beginners as there is less to learn about each individual pigment. The Cotman Water Colour range also relates to the Winsor & Newton Artists' Water Colour range, this enables artists to use colours from both ranges with minimal adjustment to their technique.

Colour number/code: 744

Series number: 1

Chemical Description: Synthetic iron oxide

Colour index name: PY42

Colour index number: 77492

Permanence rating: AA

ASTM Lightfastness Rating: I

Transparency/Opacity: O

Granulating/Staining: -



The range of 40 colours are chosen according to mass tone (colour from tube), undertone (bias of colour when in a thin film), colour strength, relative opacity and the character of the pigment itself. The resultant colour spectrum ensures the largest number of colours can be mixed.

The Cotman Water Colour range has a more uniform consistency than the Artists' Water Colour range and this benefits beginners as there is less to learn about each individual pigment. The Cotman Water Colour range also relates to the Winsor & Newton Artists' Water Colour range, this enables artists to use colours from both ranges with minimal adjustment to their technique.

Series number: 1

Chemical Description: Pyrrole

Colour index name: PR 254

Colour index number: 56510

Permanence rating: A

ASTM Lightfastness Rating: N/L

Transparency/Opacity: ST

Granulating/Staining: St

The colours are chosen according to mass tone (colour from tube), undertone (bias of colour when in a thin film), colour strength, relative opacity and the character of the pigment in water colour, ie. granulating, staining or even wash. The resultant colour spectrum ensures the largest number of colours can be mixed from the range. The optimum brilliance of every colour in the Artists' Water Colour range is unparalleled by any other water colour. Remarkably, this brilliance is combined with high permanence.

Derwent Watercolour can be used wet or dry, on wet or dry paper, to achieve a wide variety of effects. Soft in texture so easy to blend and layer. Derwent Watercolour Pencils are available in 72 classic colours, which retain their full intensity however you use them.

The woody 3 in 1 is a coloured pencil, watercolour and wax crayon all in one. It can be used to draw on cardboard, dark backgrounds, glass, board, metal and paper. It is easy to wipe off, yet has a strong covering power and bold intense colour, even on the darkest of papers. The extra thick lead applies as much colours as 8 standard pencils. The shape of the pencil is ideal for young children's hands offering a comfortable grip without the need of applying pressure. The wood used within the pencil is made from 100% PEFC-certified wood.Ideal for all ages.

Aussie Red Gold (PY83, PR101, PV19) is the rich, golden colour of ochre cliffs set aflame at sunset. This brilliant, reddish gold will add glowing light to Autumn leaves, late summer flowers and landscapes. Aussie Red Gold is transparent, non-granulating, low staining and performs wonderfully, you will love it on your palette!Lightfastness: I - ExcellentTransparency: TransparentGranulation: Non-Granulating.Staining: Low Staining.Daniel 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 15ml tube of Daniel Smith Watercolour Paint in Aussie Red Gold.

Hansa Yellow Medium (PY97) is yellow with a whisper of orange. This product is an excellent primary mixing colour.Lightfastness: Extremely PermanentStaining: Low-StainingTransparency: Semi-TransparentGranulation:  NoDaniel 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 Hansa Yellow Medium.

Colour number/code: 346

Series number: 1

Chemical Description: Benzimidazolone yellow H6G

Colour index name: PY175

Colour index number: 11784

Permanence rating: A

ASTM Lightfastness Rating: -

Transparency/Opacity: T

Granulating/Staining: -



The range of 40 colours are chosen according to mass tone (colour from tube), undertone (bias of colour when in a thin film), colour strength, relative opacity and the character of the pigment itself. The resultant colour spectrum ensures the largest number of colours can be mixed.

The Cotman Water Colour range has a more uniform consistency than the Artists' Water Colour range and this benefits beginners as there is less to learn about each individual pigment. The Cotman Water Colour range also relates to the Winsor & Newton Artists' Water Colour range, this enables artists to use colours from both ranges with minimal adjustment to their technique.

Bockingford® is a beautiful English watercolour paper, traditionally made on a cylinder mould machine at St Cuthberts Mill. This is a high quality paper made using pure materials to archival standards.Its attractive surface is created using natural woollen felts that give it a distinctive random texture. Known for its excellent colour lifting abilities. This is an extremely forgiving watercolour paper valued by professional and amateur artists around the world.Colour: WhiteSurface: Hot pressSize: A3Weight: 300gsmSheets: 12 Sheets

Arches Aquarelle Gummed Watercolour Pads are gummed down the short edge. The paper is mould-made, 100% cotton, gelatine tub sized and with a neutral pH.

Bockingford is a beautiful English watercolour paper, traditionally made on a cylinder mould machine at St Cuthberts Mill. This is a high quality paper made using pure materials to archival standards. The surface is created using natural woollen felts that give it a distinctive texture. Appreciated for its excellent colour lifting abilities. This is an extremely forgiving watercolour paper valued by professional and amateur artists around the world. This Bockingford paper has a smooth Hot Press surface.

Created with Daler Rowney's expertise in watercolour paints, the Aquafine Watercolour range offers free-flowing, vibrant and transparent watercolours, ideal for students and leisure painters alike. Thanks to Daler Rowney's heritage and close ties to artist Joseph Mallord William Turner, the brand has been developing high quality ranges of watercolours since the 19th century. The Aquafine Watercolour range colours have excellent working properties, and can be used to create beautiful and delicate washes. The complete range consists of 37 colours, available as a 8mm tube or Half Pan.

Arches Aquarelle watercolour paper is acid-free and chlorine free. It is made of 100% cotton fibres which provide strength and stability and professional archival quality. The paper is tub-sized in natural gelatine and air-dried, so it can take scrubbing, scratching and erasing while keeping the original intensity of the watercolour. It also contains an anti-microbial agent to help resist mildew. Arches Aquarelle uses no optical brighteners so it's natural white colour will not yellow with age and archival value is ensured. Suitable for watercolour, gouache, pen and ink, acrylics and calligraphy.

Sizing is important to watercolor paper. It helps the paper accept washes, scratching and erasing without affecting the actual fibers and strength of the paper.

Manufactured in the same French mill since 1492, Arches watercolour papers are produced on a cylinder mould with pure French stream water. Made with natural gelatin sizing. It is naturally white - containing no optical brighteners, and offers optimal longevity. Each sheet of Arches watercolour paper is hand inspected to ensure consistency and durability.

Please note, this product has a rough surface. The surface of the paper is textured, and is not suitable for extremely detailed work. Most painters will find it suitable for most purposes.

Turner's concentrated Artists' Watercolours combine the finest pure pigments with gum arabic to achieve the highest of lightfast ratings and superb transparency and flow. The pigments are painstakingly ground to a uniform fineness and are blended without any fillers.Colour: 011Series: FPigment: NR9Transparency: TransparentLightfastness: Fair

Turner's concentrated Artists' Watercolours combine the finest pure pigments with gum arabic to achieve the highest of lightfast ratings and superb transparency and flow. The pigments are painstakingly ground to a uniform fineness and are blended without any fillers.Colour: 068Series: BPigment: PR211Transparency: TransparentLightfastness: Excellent

Turner's concentrated Artists' Watercolours combine the finest pure pigments with gum arabic to achieve the highest of lightfast ratings and superb transparency and flow. The pigments are painstakingly ground to a uniform fineness and are blended without any fillers.Colour: 353 Series: B Pigment: PB29, PB15, PG7, PY3 Transparency: Opaque Lightfastness: Good

A high quality, archival cotton watercolour paper block, available in unique shapes and in cold pressed or hot pressed textures. Fluid 100 Watercolour Paper comes from a European mill that combines traditional papermaking with the latest technology. For Easy Paper blocks, the papers are glued on 2 edges which holds the top sheet flat and allows for easy removal.This block consists of 15 sheets of 100% cotton, 300gsm, hot pressed watercolour paper. Size 8x8in, 20x20cm.

Turner's concentrated Artists' Watercolours combine the finest pure pigments with gum arabic to achieve the highest of lightfast ratings and superb transparency and flow. The pigments are painstakingly ground to a uniform fineness and are blended without any fillers.Colour: 474 Series: F Pigment: PB15 Transparency: Semi-transparent Lightfastness: Excellent

MaimeriBlu features an absolute purity of pigments that, together with gum arabic, compose the totality of the mixture. Imperceptible, transparent, clean. No blending powders, and no additives. Nothing harmonises or synchronises the shift between the various shades. The real value lies in the transparency of its colours and in the freshness of its washes. It is the whiteness of the paper that illuminates this type of painting. The light is behind the colour. 

MaimeriBlu features an absolute purity of pigments that, together with gum arabic, compose the totality of the mixture. Imperceptible, transparent, clean. No blending powders, and no additives. Nothing harmonises or synchronises the shift between the various shades. The real value lies in the transparency of its colours and in the freshness of its washes. It is the whiteness of the paper that illuminates this type of painting. The light is behind the colour. 

Lightfastness: ***Opacity: Semi-transparentStaining/Non-staining: StainingColour Index: PR144In 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.

Derwent Watercolour can be used wet or dry, on wet or dry paper, to achieve a wide variety of effects. Soft in texture so easy to blend and layer. Derwent Watercolour Pencils are available in 72 classic colours, which retain their full intensity however you use them.

Fabriano Classico watercolour paper in Fat Pads Available in A5, A4 & A3 sizes. The Fabriano Classico 5 paper is 300gsm, mould-made, 50% cotton, surface sized, acid-free and has a Hot Press (satinata) finish. The Fat Pad is spiral wire bound on the short edge with 25 sheets per pad. This high quality Italian watercolour paper is often recommended in art magazines by members of the Royal Society of Botanical Artists. The smooth, strong white surface makes it the most popular pad for botanical art and illustration. The paper is also available in full sheets.

MaimeriBlu features an absolute purity of pigments that, together with gum arabic, compose the totality of the mixture. Imperceptible, transparent, clean. No blending powders, and no additives. Nothing harmonises or synchronises the shift between the various shades. The real value lies in the transparency of its colours and in the freshness of its washes. It is the whiteness of the paper that illuminates this type of painting. The light is behind the colour.