Daniel Smith Watercolour Paint 15ml Series 1 - Ultramarine Blue is a professional extra fine watercolour offering a cooler, slightly greener blue than French Ultramarine, with excellent transparency, beautiful granulation and dependable lightfastness. Made with PB29 pigment, this classic artist blue is ideal for luminous skies, distant landscapes, atmospheric shadows and elegant colour mixing. Its transparent nature allows for glowing washes and layered depth, while its moderate staining strength gives artists control in both delicate glazing and stronger passages of colour.
Handmade in Seattle, Washington, Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolours are renowned for their high pigment load, superior brushing properties and professional consistency. Ultramarine Blue produces clear, clean washes and is slightly less granular in concentrated applications than French Ultramarine, making it a versatile option for artists who want the character of a granulating blue with a slightly smoother appearance. With excellent permanence and lightfastness, it is a reliable choice for finished artworks, sketchbooks and professional studio practice.
Daniel Smith Ultramarine Blue is especially useful for mixing a wide range of natural and expressive hues. Use it straight for rich, vibrant blue passages, or combine it with cool reds to create deep, effective neutrals for shadow work and dramatic tonal contrast. This 15ml Series 1 tube is an essential addition to any professional watercolour palette, offering the quality, versatility and colour clarity that Daniel Smith watercolours are known for.
