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June 2nd, 2010 categories: category, * DS ExtraFine Watercolors, * Video - products in action, * Videos of DS Paint Colors, * Watercolor, * Watercolor Paint Videos
Cadmium Orange Hue Extra Fine Watercolor by DANIEL SMITH

Cadmium Orange Hue Extra Fine Watercolor by DANIEL SMITH

 

We’ve done it! Safe, Vibrant Cadmium Hue Watercolors!
 
Our DANIEL SMITH Cadmium Orange Hue Extra Fine Watercolor (the best watercolor for Artists’) is  A deep, radiant orange that leans slightly towards red, with all of best qualities of Cadmium Orange but better!
 
We have developed our New Cadmium Hue Watercolors to replace our cadmiums with safer formulas that provide all the density and richness of classic cadmium colors.  Our hues are virtually identical in color to their namesakes, but cleaner in mixtures and stronger in tints, a little goes a long way.  Our Cadmium Hues working properties (staining power, semi-transparency and excellent light fastness) are also nearly identical to those of the low-soluble cadmium colors we previously offered.
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You’ll notice on the tube that our Cadmium Orange Hue is labeled as a mix of three pigments, but because of a process called “co-precipitation“, the three pigments are essentially melded together and the result acts as a single pigment.  In this case, it is not true that 1 + 1 + 1 = 3, but rather 1 +1+ 1 = 1. This is a reason why our Cad Orange Hue is brighter than a mix of multiple pigments would usually be.
 
On our DANIEL SMITH Color Map, you can see how far out on the peripheral our Cadmium Orange Hue (#177) which means it is very bright, because of it’s higher chroma.
 
Our Cadmium Orange Hue has an excellent lightfast rating, is a semi-transparent, and low-staining, non-granulating watercolor.
 
  • ASTM Lightfastness Rating: Excellent
  • Transparency: Semi-transparent
  • Staining: Low-staining
  • Granulating: No
 
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May 28th, 2010 categories: category, * DS ExtraFine Watercolors, * Video - products in action, * Videos of DS Paint Colors, * Watercolor, * Watercolor Paint Videos
Cadmium Red Scarlet Hue Watercolor by DANIEL SMITH

Cadmium Red Scarlet Hue Watercolor by DANIEL SMITH

 

We’ve done it! Safe, Vibrant Cadmium Hue Watercolors!
 
Our DANIEL SMITH Cadmium Red Scarlet Hue Extra Fine Watercolor (the best watercolor for Artists’) is a warm red with a bit of orange that has all of the best qualities of Cadmium Red Scarlet, but better!
 
We have developed our New Cadmium Hue Watercolors to replace our cadmiums with safer formulas that provide all the density and richness of classic cadmium colors.  Our hues are virtually identical in color to their namesakes, but cleaner in mixtures and stronger in tints, a little goes a long way.  Our Cadmium Hues working properties (staining power, semi-transparency and excellent light fastness) are also nearly identical to those of the low-soluble cadmium colors we previously offered.
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You will notice on the tube that our Cadmium Red Scarlet Hue is labeled as a mix of three pigments, but because of a process called “co-precipitation“, the three pigments are essentially melded together and the result acts as a single pigment.  In this case, it is not true that 1 + 1 +1 = 3, but rather 1 +1 + 1 = 1. This is one reason why our Cad Red Scarlet Hue is brighter than a mix of multiple pigments would usually be.
 
On our DANIEL SMITH Color Map, you can see how far out on the peripheral our Cadmium Red Scarlet Hue is (#179) which means it is very bright, because of it’s higher chroma.
 
Our Cadmium Red scarlet Hue has an excellent lightfast rating, is a semi-transparent, and low-staining, non-granulating watercolor.
 
  • ASTM Lightfastness Rating: Excellent
  • Transparency: Semi-transparent
  • Staining: Low-staining
  • Granulating: No
 
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May 27th, 2010 categories: category, * "How To" Video, * DS Extra Fine Watercolor Sticks, * Video "How To", * Video - products in action, * Videos of DS Paint Colors, * Watercolor, * Watercolor Paint Videos
Indanthrone Blue & New Gamboge Watercolor Sticks with Pansies painted from them

Indanthrone Blue & New Gamboge Watercolor Sticks with Pansies painted from them

For a *Limited Time* we are having a “Buy One, Get One FREE” Special with our DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolor Sticks, The Best Watercolor Sticks!  So two of our wonderful Watercolor Sticks: Indanthone Blue & New Gamboge for the price of one…a great way to try them out or add to your collection. [ Sorry, this *Limited Time* Special ended July 21, 2010 ]
 
Our Watercolor Sticks are made by hand from the same pigment as our DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolors, they are just pigment and minimal binder, no waxes or clay, so the pigment releases cleanly into luminous color.  You can paint with them just as you would with pan watercolors, PLUS you can draw with them expanding your Artistic Expression!  These are VERY portable, perhaps for some journaling, or for Plein Air!
 
I have a video here so you can see a Demonstration with tips on using our DANIEL SMITH Watercolor Sticks as I paint out some Pansies using our Indanthrone Blue and New Gamboge. 
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Remember this is a *Limited Time* Special, so don’t miss out!
[ Sorry, this *Limited Time* Special ended July 21, 2010 ]
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May 26th, 2010 categories: category, * DS ExtraFine Watercolors, * DS Watercolor Triads, * Videos of DS Paint Colors, * Watercolor, * Watercolor Paint Videos
Fuchsia Watercolor Triad by DANIEL SMITH

Fuchsia Watercolor Triad by DANIEL SMITH

Enjoy a bounty of Fuchsia Flowers to add to your summer palette with our new Fuchsia Triad by DANIEL SMITH: Artists’ Materials!

 
Our Fuchsia Triad is made up from our Extra Fine Watercolors: Quinacridone Fuchsia (of course!) Cobalt Violet and Terre Verte, a great way to add more colors to your existing palette at a great price.  Our Fuchsia Triad is $18.95 which means you save $12.83 when you buy the Triad rather than the tubes individually, this special includes FREE Shipping and is for a Limited Time only!
 
You can watch video of the individual colors (Quin Fuchsia, Cobalt Voilet and Terre Verte) and see the line drawing of our Fuchsia Triad Painting Project at this link.
Fuchsia Cobalt Violet, embodies the softness of flower petals with its slightly granulating texture and lustrous finish. With a truly transparent quality, this light purple radiates in light washes. This delicate pigment comes alive at full strength and, because it is completely non-staining, highlights can be added and strokes reworked. Combine with Terre Verte for a useful neutral for shadow and shade.  
Fuchsia Quinacridone Fuchsia, is a necessary watercolor for painters who embrace color. Enjoy a brilliant, slightly violet, red. Never bashful, Quinacridone Fuchsia remains strong even when mixed with water. Your light washes will be bold and, at full strength, few paints can compare to the uncompromising richness of Quinacridone Fuchsia. Completely transparent and satiny smooth, this radiant watercolor is sure to become a staple on your palette. 
Fuchsia Terre Verte, is a deep, moody green with a slight blue bias. This rich color is a nice counterpart to flashy floral subjects. Set off your bright flowers with a deep green backdrop of leaves and add strength in shadows with just a touch of this rich pigment. Try mixing Terre Verte and Quinacridone Fuchsia for a full range of unique hues from deep grape to midnight green.
9 Square Paintout for the Fuchsia Watercolor Triad by DANIEL SMITH

9 Square Paintout for the Fuchsia Watercolor Triad by DANIEL SMITH

This 9 Square Paintout shows the 3 pure colors on the diagonal: Cobalt Violet (CV), Quin Fuchsia (QF), and Terre Verte (TV).  The 3 adjacent squares on the lower left are the 3 mixed together in pairs on a palette then painted in the squares, example: Cobalt Violet with Terre Vert on the lower left corner square.  The 3 adjacent squares on the upper right are the 3 colors allowed to mix together in pairs on the square, example: Cobalt Violet into Terre Verte – upper right corner square.

 
 
…..CV….CV&QF…CV&TV
CV&QF…….QF……QF&TV
CV&TV….QF&TV….TV…. 
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May 13th, 2010 categories: category, * DS ExtraFine Watercolors, * Videos of DS Paint Colors, * Watercolor, * Watercolor Paint Videos
Cadmium Yellow Deep Hue Watercolor by DANIEL SMITH

Cadmium Yellow Deep Hue Watercolor by DANIEL SMITH

We’ve done it! Safe, Vibrant Cadmium Hue Watercolors! 
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Our DANIEL SMITH Cadmium Yellow Deep Hue Extra Fine Watercolor (the best watercolor for Artists’) is a rich, warm yellow with all of best qualities of Cadmium Yellow Deep, but better!
 
We have developed our New Cadmium Hue Watercolors to replace our cadmiums with formulas that provide all the density and richness of classic cadmium colors.  Our hues are virtually identical in color to their namesakes, but cleaner in mixtures and stronger in tints, a little goes a long way.  Our Cadmium Hues working properties (staining power, semi-transparency and excellent light fastness) are also nearly identical to those of the low-soluble cadmium colors we previously offered.
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Cadmium Yellow Deep Hue is labeled on the tube as a mix of two pigments, but because of a process called “co-precipitation“, the two pigments are essentially melded together and the result acts as a single pigment.  In this case, it is not true that 1 + 1 = 2, but rather 1 +1 = 1. This is a reason why our Cadmium Yellow Deep Hue is brighter than a mix of multiple pigments would usually be.
 
On our DANIEL SMITH Color Map, you can see how our Cad Yellow Deep Hue (#180) is further out on the peripheral than Cad Yellow Deep (#37) which means it is brighter (higher chroma) more vibrant… better!
 
Our Cadmium Yellow Deep Hue has an excellent lightfast rating, is a semi-transparent, and non-staining, non-granulating watercolor.
 
  • ASTM Lightfastness Rating: Excellent
  • Transparency: Semi-transparent
  • Staining: non-staining
  • Granulating: No
 
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April 28th, 2010 categories: category, * DS ExtraFine Watercolors, * Videos of DS Paint Colors, * Watercolor, * Watercolor Paint Videos
 

DANIEL SMITH Spring Green Extra Fine Watercolor

DANIEL SMITH Spring Green Extra Fine Watercolor

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DANIEL SMITH Spring Green, introduced in February 2009, as part of our collection of Extra Fine Watercolors, and are Artists’ Quality, which makes them the Best Watercolors to paint with.
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Our Spring Green is a warm, bright green, very useful for fresh spring gardens, landscapes and florals.  On our DANIEL SMITH Color Map it is  #162, and is near the periphery which means it has higher “chroma” or more vividness (brighter) color than colors closer to the axis.  That higher chroma is especially good for giving that “fresh” bright greenness to paintings.
 
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Try mixing Spring Green with high chroma oranges like DANIEL SMITH Pyrrol Orange or Perinone Orange for a wider range of bright landscape greens.  The complimentary color for Spring Green is Carbazole Violet.
 
DANIEL SMITH Spring Green Extra Fine Watercolor:
  • Lightfastness: Excellent
  • Staining: Low-Staining
  • Granulating: No
  • Transparency: Semi-Transparent
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April 21st, 2010 categories: category, * DS ExtraFine Watercolors, * DS PrimaTek Watercolors, * Videos of DS Paint Colors, * Watercolor, * Watercolor Paint Videos, * Watercolor Wednesday
 
Black Tourmaline Genuine Watercolor by DANIEL SMITH

Black Tourmaline Genuine Watercolor by DANIEL SMITH

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*  DANIEL SMITH Black Tourmaline Genuine Extra Fine Watercolor [ The Best Watercolor ] is part of our PrimaTek collection of straight-from-the-earth mineral pigments and was introduced February 2009. 
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Black Tourmaline, a type of Tourmaline called “Schorl”, is a crystalline semi-precious black gemstone, which is a very unusual color in gemstones, and you can see a piece of it in the video below. 
 
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Our Black Tourmaline Genuine is a warm black, and has a slightly different combination of properties compared with our other black watercolors, which are all are extremely permanent:
Black Tourmaline: transparent, non-staining and granulating.
Ivory Black: semi-transparent, low staining and granulating
Lamp Black: opaque, staining, and non-granulating
Lunar Black: transparent, low staining, and granulating
 
Black Tourmaline Genuine is black in mass tone (straight from the tube) and warm grays in washes with wonderful granulation.  That granulation may be apparent even when mixed with other colors, very nice if you want some granulating effects when mixed with a non-granulating watercolor
 
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March 24th, 2010 categories: category, * DS ExtraFine Watercolors, * Videos of DS Paint Colors, * Watercolor, * Watercolor Paint Videos, * Watercolor Wednesday
Quinacridone Gold Watercolor by DANIEL SMITH

Quinacridone Gold Watercolor by DANIEL SMITH

 

It’s our First Wednesday Watercolor so in honor of that, I am spotlighting our very popular Quinacridone Gold, also known as Quin Gold!
 
Quinacridone Gold is just one of 239+ DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolors ( The Best Watercolors for Artists!) and is an amazing transparent color for glazing and mixing.  Our Quin Gold has a warm, glowing transparency that is perfect alone, for glazing or for underpainting.
 
As a mixer, Quinacridone Gold is an excellent low-staining golden yellow pigment that can enhance any mixture.  “Many watercolorists have replaced their Raw Sienna with it… [Quin Gold is] more vivid and cleaner than Raw Sienna.”  -DANIEL SMITH “The Study of Color“.
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DANIEL SMITH is the only source for single pigment (other manufacturers mix pigment to make)  Quinacridone Gold, PO49, and DANIEL SMITH owns all of it.
 
Quin Gold is part of the DANIEL SMITH Quinacridone Family of Watercolors that include: 
 
The Quinacridones are all “highly durable and extremely transparent… [and] excel in vivid clarity and intensity.” 
 
DANIEL SMITH Quinacridone Gold has an Excellent Lightfastness Rating, is a transparent, granualating watercolor with low staining.
 
  • ASTM Lightfastness Rating: Excellent – Not yet rated by ASTM – Rating based on Daniel Smith’s independent testing.
  • Transparency: Transparent
  • Granulating: Yes
  • Staining: Low
 
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March 11th, 2010 categories: category, * DS ExtraFine Watercolors, * DS PrimaTek Paints, * DS PrimaTek Watercolors, * Videos of DS Paint Colors, * Watercolor Paint Videos
Rhodonite Genuine Watercolor by DANIEL SMITH

Rhodonite Genuine Watercolor by DANIEL SMITH

Today, I am spotlighting our DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolor – Rhodonite Genuine.

 
Rhodonite Genuine is part of our DANIEL SMITH Collection of PrimaTek Watercolors, which are paints made from minerals mined from the earth.
 
The name of the mineral Rhodonite comes from the Greek word for rose, rhodon, and was historically made into vases, platters and mantles in Russia.  It is now often used for jewelry and here at DANIEL SMITH we take jewelry quality stones and make them into Rhodonite Genuine Watercolor and Rhodonite Genuine Oil Paints.
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As you can see in the video, Rhodonite Genuine is a beautiful rose pink ranging in color from very dark in the tube, to rich medium pink and on to sheer glowing pink.  Our Rhodonite Genuine has an excellent lightfast rating, is low staining with no granulation, and is a semi-transparent watercolor paint. 
 
  • ASTM Lightfastness Rating: Excellent
  • Transparency: Semi-transparent
  • Staining: Low
  • Granulating: No
 
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