Daniel Smith Watercolour Paint

Take the ultimate colour journey with Watercolour Dot Cards – a wonderful resource for building your personal colour palette. Each dot of paint lists the name and pigment properties so you can explore new shades. They’re perfectly portable for travel journaling, too. Dab the dot with a wet brush and watch the colour flow.

Single pigment Gray Titanium is a mid-tone warm gray with slightly yellow undertones, and is semi-transparent, granulating, non-staining and has excellent lightfastness. The colour and granulation make it wonderfully useful for dusty desert animals such as deer, elephants and tortoises, and for birds whose feathers offer good camouflage for blending into dry woodland, savanna and desert like the roadrunner and burrowing owl. In landscapes, granulating Gray Titanium is beautiful for trees and shrubs whose trunks, branches and twigs are light coloured and textured. Urban landscapes benefit from Gray Titanium as well with light washes suggesting concrete structures. As a single pigment, Gray Titanium mixes wonderfully with other colours adding both warmth and softness due to its semi-transparent/semi-opaque characteristic.

• Daniel Smith watercolours are the worldwide leaders of watercolour for artists with an extensive range of colours.
• Many colours are traditional colours relied upon by artist and there are many truly unique colours made only by Daniel Smith.
• 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.
• Cadmium hues have been developed by Daniel Smith that are safe and vibrant with the density and richness of cadmium but without the cadmium pigment – they offer identical colour to the original cadmium but are cleaner and stronger in tints with the working properties of staining power, semi transparency and lightfastness being nearly identical to the low soluble cadmiums previously manufactured by Daniel Smith.
• Quinacridone colours which were developed for the automotive industry due to there extreme lightfastness and durability and been developed by Daniel Smith into a range with brilliant colour and luminous transparency.
• Prima Tek colours are made from minerals that have been ground into pigments, mixed with gum Arabic and then milled into Prima Tek colours – these are often semi-precious minerals such as Lapis Lazuli Genuine, Piemontite Genuine and Serpentine Genuine which have wonderful granulating effects.
• Luminescent watercolours have special optical effects for subjects that sparkle, sheen or have a reflective glow.
• Colours not available in store and online may be ordered in as per customer requests.
• 15ml tube.

Can be as dark as night or as pale as a wispy fog. This intriguing PrimaTek color is made from a semi-precious stone thought to bring luck, dispel negativity and promote clarity of purpose. In washes, especially on rough paper, it displays exciting granulation with delicate settling and a tracery of spidery runs. Intensely black in mass tone, it lets down to a beautiful, warm pearl gray.

• Daniel Smith watercolours are the worldwide leaders of watercolour for artists with an extensive range of colours.
• Many colours are traditional colours relied upon by artist and there are many truly unique colours made only by Daniel Smith.
• 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.
• Cadmium hues have been developed by Daniel Smith that are safe and vibrant with the density and richness of cadmium but without the cadmium pigment – they offer identical colour to the original cadmium but are cleaner and stronger in tints with the working properties of staining power, semi transparency and lightfastness being nearly identical to the low soluble cadmiums previously manufactured by Daniel Smith.
• Quinacridone colours which were developed for the automotive industry due to there extreme lightfastness and durability and been developed by Daniel Smith into a range with brilliant colour and luminous transparency.
• Prima Tek colours are made from minerals that have been ground into pigments, mixed with gum Arabic and then milled into Prima Tek colours – these are often semi-precious minerals such as Lapis Lazuli Genuine, Piemontite Genuine and Serpentine Genuine which have wonderful granulating effects.
• Luminescent watercolours have special optical effects for subjects that sparkle, sheen or have a reflective glow.
• Colours not available in store and online may be ordered in as per customer requests.
• 15ml tube.

Created by using opposites, this mixed black is transparent and non-granulating. It’s perfect for subjects where blue and orange are the dominant colours, such as pebbles and stones or colourful birds. It can be modulated by adding more Phthalo Blue (Red Shade) to create deep blues, or by adding Transparent Pyrrol Orange to create gorgeous, rich orange-browns.

• Daniel Smith watercolours are the worldwide leaders of watercolour for artists with an extensive range of colours.
• Many colours are traditional colours relied upon by artist and there are many truly unique colours made only by Daniel Smith.
• 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.
• Cadmium hues have been developed by Daniel Smith that are safe and vibrant with the density and richness of cadmium but without the cadmium pigment – they offer identical colour to the original cadmium but are cleaner and stronger in tints with the working properties of staining power, semi transparency and lightfastness being nearly identical to the low soluble cadmiums previously manufactured by Daniel Smith.
• Quinacridone colours which were developed for the automotive industry due to there extreme lightfastness and durability and been developed by Daniel Smith into a range with brilliant colour and luminous transparency.
• Prima Tek colours are made from minerals that have been ground into pigments, mixed with gum Arabic and then milled into Prima Tek colours – these are often semi-precious minerals such as Lapis Lazuli Genuine, Piemontite Genuine and Serpentine Genuine which have wonderful granulating effects.
• Luminescent watercolours have special optical effects for subjects that sparkle, sheen or have a reflective glow.
• Colours not available in store and online may be ordered in as per customer requests.
• 15ml tube.

This two-pigment neutral black is transparent and non-granulating. The mix of a perfect neutralizing pair of pigments creates a staining “convenience black” without the use of dulling black pigments. It dilutes to beautiful neutral grays, or it can be modulated to a range of rich greens with the addition of Phthalo Green (Blue Shade), or to an extraordinary range of aubergine, plum and maroon hues with the addition of Pyrrol Crimson. Perfect for subjects with a red and green colour bias or wherever a rich black is needed.

• Daniel Smith watercolours are the worldwide leaders of watercolour for artists with an extensive range of colours.
• Many colours are traditional colours relied upon by artist and there are many truly unique colours made only by Daniel Smith.
• 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.
• Cadmium hues have been developed by Daniel Smith that are safe and vibrant with the density and richness of cadmium but without the cadmium pigment – they offer identical colour to the original cadmium but are cleaner and stronger in tints with the working properties of staining power, semi transparency and lightfastness being nearly identical to the low soluble cadmiums previously manufactured by Daniel Smith.
• Quinacridone colours which were developed for the automotive industry due to there extreme lightfastness and durability and been developed by Daniel Smith into a range with brilliant colour and luminous transparency.
• Prima Tek colours are made from minerals that have been ground into pigments, mixed with gum Arabic and then milled into Prima Tek colours – these are often semi-precious minerals such as Lapis Lazuli Genuine, Piemontite Genuine and Serpentine Genuine which have wonderful granulating effects.
• Luminescent watercolours have special optical effects for subjects that sparkle, sheen or have a reflective glow.
• Colours not available in store and online may be ordered in as per customer requests.
• 15ml tube.

McCracken Black is a versatile black; it can produce a range of neutral grays that is ideal for creating a realistic look to metal objects and a remarkable depth in a dark background that is inspired by the Dutch painters of the 16th and 17th century.  Master Artist Laurin McCracken worked with DANIEL SMITH Chemists to develop a black that is neutral, not blue or brown. One to which he can add small amounts of colour to make it warm or cool so that it can change and enhance the feel of a painting when desired. It has a degree of transparency as he often paints with a very dark background over an underpainting. McCracken Black is a complex black, with slight granularity so the that the smooth surfaces of metal, like polished silver, in a still life can appear as realistic as possible.

• Daniel Smith watercolours are the worldwide leaders of watercolour for artists with an extensive range of colours.
• Many colours are traditional colours relied upon by artist and there are many truly unique colours made only by Daniel Smith.
• 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.
• Cadmium hues have been developed by Daniel Smith that are safe and vibrant with the density and richness of cadmium but without the cadmium pigment – they offer identical colour to the original cadmium but are cleaner and stronger in tints with the working properties of staining power, semi transparency and lightfastness being nearly identical to the low soluble cadmiums previously manufactured by Daniel Smith.
• Quinacridone colours which were developed for the automotive industry due to there extreme lightfastness and durability and been developed by Daniel Smith into a range with brilliant colour and luminous transparency.
• Prima Tek colours are made from minerals that have been ground into pigments, mixed with gum Arabic and then milled into Prima Tek colours – these are often semi-precious minerals such as Lapis Lazuli Genuine, Piemontite Genuine and Serpentine Genuine which have wonderful granulating effects.
• Luminescent watercolours have special optical effects for subjects that sparkle, sheen or have a reflective glow.
• Colours not available in store and online may be ordered in as per customer requests.
• 15ml tube.

“Joseph Z’s Warm Grey, developed by Joseph Zbukvic, which he describes as; “…perfect for strong summer light when shadows have that rich warm glow. It’s particularly useful for painting late afternoon light effects with its pinkish glow when it’s diluted into lighter washes. It can capture that evening glow perfectly.”
Part of our Signature Series, Joseph Z’s Warm Grey is very dark in mass tone with the slightest pink undertone in light washes, it mixes beautifully with other colours, both toning down and adding a hint of warmth. Joseph Z’s Warm Grey is semi-transparent, granulating, low staining and has excellent lightfastness.”

• Daniel Smith watercolours are the worldwide leaders of watercolour for artists with an extensive range of colours.
• Many colours are traditional colours relied upon by artist and there are many truly unique colours made only by Daniel Smith.
• 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.
• Cadmium hues have been developed by Daniel Smith that are safe and vibrant with the density and richness of cadmium but without the cadmium pigment – they offer identical colour to the original cadmium but are cleaner and stronger in tints with the working properties of staining power, semi transparency and lightfastness being nearly identical to the low soluble cadmiums previously manufactured by Daniel Smith.
• Quinacridone colours which were developed for the automotive industry due to there extreme lightfastness and durability and been developed by Daniel Smith into a range with brilliant colour and luminous transparency.
• Prima Tek colours are made from minerals that have been ground into pigments, mixed with gum Arabic and then milled into Prima Tek colours – these are often semi-precious minerals such as Lapis Lazuli Genuine, Piemontite Genuine and Serpentine Genuine which have wonderful granulating effects.
• Luminescent watercolours have special optical effects for subjects that sparkle, sheen or have a reflective glow.
• Colours not available in store and online may be ordered in as per customer requests.
• 15ml tube.

“Alvaro’s Fresco Grey “A very powerful and true hue, with no artificial look to it. Passionate and mysterious, great to evoke distant elements of any kind even the unknown…I love the hue.”
Alvaro’s Fresco and Caliente Greys, as he describes them, are about; “…magnetism, fury, energy…power. You know greys… create a feeling of danger, emotion, passion… mystery…evoke things that are unknown…darkness. I use these greys to create a painting that has a magnetism…energy, mystery, passion…something to discover, entering the unknown, darkness. Both of these colours have just this type of feel to me.” -Alvaro Castagnet
Part of our Signature Series, Alvaro’s Fresco Grey, a cool midnight in mass tone and a cooling mist in washes, it mixes well with other colours, toning them down and adding a touch of coolness. Alvaro’s Fresco Grey is semi-transparent, granulating, low staining and has excellent lightfastness.”

• Daniel Smith watercolours are the worldwide leaders of watercolour for artists with an extensive range of colours.
• Many colours are traditional colours relied upon by artist and there are many truly unique colours made only by Daniel Smith.
• 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.
• Cadmium hues have been developed by Daniel Smith that are safe and vibrant with the density and richness of cadmium but without the cadmium pigment – they offer identical colour to the original cadmium but are cleaner and stronger in tints with the working properties of staining power, semi transparency and lightfastness being nearly identical to the low soluble cadmiums previously manufactured by Daniel Smith.
• Quinacridone colours which were developed for the automotive industry due to there extreme lightfastness and durability and been developed by Daniel Smith into a range with brilliant colour and luminous transparency.
• Prima Tek colours are made from minerals that have been ground into pigments, mixed with gum Arabic and then milled into Prima Tek colours – these are often semi-precious minerals such as Lapis Lazuli Genuine, Piemontite Genuine and Serpentine Genuine which have wonderful granulating effects.
• Luminescent watercolours have special optical effects for subjects that sparkle, sheen or have a reflective glow.
• Colours not available in store and online may be ordered in as per customer requests.
• 15ml tube.

Alvaro’s Caliente Grey, “is a terrific hue, very powerful, excellent to create strong and warm paintings. In monochrome this wonderful Grey is perfect to achieve a powerful atmosphere with amazing glow. This colour is also perfect to add dramatic highlights and shadows.” Alvaro’s Caliente and Fresco Greys, as he describes them, are about; “…magnetism, fury, energy…power. You know greys… create a feeling of danger, emotion, passion… mystery…evoke things that are unknown…darkness. I use these greys to create a painting that has a magnetism…energy, mystery, passion…something to discover, entering the unknown, darkness. Both of these colours have just this type of feel to me.”
-Alvaro Castagnet
Part of our Signature Series, Alvaro’s Caliente Grey, a smooth, warm velvety grey on its own, mixes wonderfully with other colours toning them down and adding warmth. Alvaro’s Caliente Grey is semi-transparent, non-granulating, low staining and has excellent lightfastness.

• Daniel Smith watercolours are the worldwide leaders of watercolour for artists with an extensive range of colours.
• Many colours are traditional colours relied upon by artist and there are many truly unique colours made only by Daniel Smith.
• 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.
• Cadmium hues have been developed by Daniel Smith that are safe and vibrant with the density and richness of cadmium but without the cadmium pigment – they offer identical colour to the original cadmium but are cleaner and stronger in tints with the working properties of staining power, semi transparency and lightfastness being nearly identical to the low soluble cadmiums previously manufactured by Daniel Smith.
• Quinacridone colours which were developed for the automotive industry due to there extreme lightfastness and durability and been developed by Daniel Smith into a range with brilliant colour and luminous transparency.
• Prima Tek colours are made from minerals that have been ground into pigments, mixed with gum Arabic and then milled into Prima Tek colours – these are often semi-precious minerals such as Lapis Lazuli Genuine, Piemontite Genuine and Serpentine Genuine which have wonderful granulating effects.
• Luminescent watercolours have special optical effects for subjects that sparkle, sheen or have a reflective glow.
• Colours not available in store and online may be ordered in as per customer requests.
• 15ml tube.