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Daniel Smith Prafull Sawant Master Artist Watercolor Set, 6 x 5 ml -
Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Paints -
DANIEL SMITH Watercolor Dot Cards -
Daniel Smith Jean Haines All That Shimmers Watercolor Set, 6 x 5 ml -
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Daniel Smith Mineral Watercolors Extra Fine PRIMATEK -
Daniel Smith PRIMA TEK Oil Paint 37 ml -
Daniel Smith Original Oil Paint 37 ml -
Daniel Smith Original Oil Paint 150 ml - Titanium White -
Daniel Smith Luminescent Watercolors -
Daniel Smith Luminescent Oil Paint 37 ml -
Roubloff Ombre Technique Brush
If you’re looking for top-quality watercolors, Daniel Smith is an obvious choice. These American paints offer unparalleled pigment concentration, exceptional lightfastness, and unique granulation. Try the Extra Fine range or the PrimaTek mineral shades, made from ground natural stones. They’re ideal for demanding artists who need maximum color permanence and depth in every brushstroke.
DANIEL SMITH – the world’s largest watercolor palette
Daniel Smith is an American art paint manufacturer founded in 1976 in Seattle, Washington. The brand is best known for its Extra Fine Watercolors, with the world’s largest selection of watercolor shades (more than 250), including unique mineral paints made from natural rocks.
Daniel Smith products at ARTMiE
- Extra Fine Watercolors – 250+ shades, single-pigment paints
- PrimaTek – watercolors made from natural minerals and rocks
- Luminescent – pearlescent and iridescent shades
Why Daniel Smith?
250+ watercolor shades. No other brand in the world offers such a selection. PrimaTek mineral paints are truly unique, made from natural stones that give watercolors distinctive granulation and character.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are Daniel Smith watercolors different from regular student-grade paints?
These paints stand out for their extremely high pigment concentration and fine grinding, which provide excellent lightfastness and intensity. Unlike student-grade ranges, they contain a high proportion of pure pigment and very little filler. This gives you richer shades and better control when mixing paints directly on paper.
What are PrimaTek paints, and why should I try them?
PrimaTek is a unique paint range made from genuine semiprecious stones and minerals, such as amethyst, lapis lazuli, and hematite. These paints have distinctive granulation, meaning the pigments settle in interesting ways as they dry on paper, creating textured effects. They’re ideal for artists seeking an organic look and exceptional depth in their work.
How do Duochrome and Interference paints work?
These special-effect paints change appearance depending on the angle of the light and the color of the surface. Interference paints are transparent and create a pearlescent gloss, while Duochrome paints combine two shades that shift as you move them. They look best on dark paper, where their striking sheen and dramatic color transitions stand out.
Do I need a special watercolor medium for Daniel Smith paints?
The paints are ready to use, but if you want to experiment, we recommend trying Daniel Smith Watercolor Ground. It lets you create a watercolor surface on almost any material, such as wood, canvas, or metal. You can also use traditional gum arabic- or ox gall-based watercolor mediums to change the consistency or gloss.
Is it better to buy paints in tubes or half pans?
The choice depends on your working style. Tubes are more economical and ideal if you need larger quantities of paint for large areas. Half pans are more practical for travel and quick plein air sketching. Many artists use both: tubes to fill their own palettes and pans for detailed work or quick touch-ups in the field.
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