Watch an informative demo on the history of Daniel Smith, the properties of, and the production of its watercolours. Scott answers questions such as: What are Quinacridone pigments? Wonder where the color Serpentine comes from? How does the colour Moonglow get its name? How does Daniel Smith test pigments for lightfastness? What’s granulation? And many more!

Materials mentioned:
-Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolours (Amazonite Genuine, Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Genuine, Mayan Blue Genuine, Kyanite Genuine, Moonglow, Amethyst Genuine, Bronzite Genuine, Garnet Genuine, Bordeaux, Quinacridone Gold, Cascade Green, Green Apatite Genuine, Serpentine Genuine)
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-Fabriano Cold-press Watercolour Pad
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-Princeton Aqua Elite Brushes
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This demo was recorded on Friday, August 4th, 2023.