DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolour Paint — Burnt Sienna Light 15ml, Transparent & Lightfast

Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolour in Burnt Sienna Light is a transparent, redder-than-usual burnt sienna in a 15ml tube, prized for its smooth mixing, reliable lightfastness and subtle granulation.

Designed for artists who demand consistency and archival quality, this 15ml tube from DANIEL SMITH delivers a warm, versatile red-brown that works equally well in washes, glazes, and detailed passages. Formulated with high-purity pigments and gum arabic, it offers a clean tinting strength and predictable behavior on watercolour paper. The colour reads more transparent and slightly less granulating than the standard Burnt Sienna, making it an ideal choice when you want clarity in mixtures or a delicate flesh tone in pale washes.

How will Burnt Sienna Light behave in washes and glazes?

Burnt Sienna Light re-wets and flows smoothly, producing luminous, even washes. It retains transparency at thin concentrations and builds into richer red-brown tones without muddying when layered carefully.

• Transparent with excellent light transmission for glowing washes.
• Less granulation than standard Burnt Sienna, so smoother gradients.
• Strong tinting strength—use sparingly in mixed palettes.
• Reactivates cleanly for lifting and glazing techniques.

What mixing possibilities does this pigment offer?

Because Burnt Sienna Light leans redder and remains transparent, it mixes cleanly with blues, greens, and yellows to produce warm neutrals and muted earth tones. Its clarity makes it a dependable base for subtle skin tones and vintage browns without overpowering delicate hues.

• Produces warm neutrals when combined with cool blues (e.g., phthalo blue).
• Mixes with yellows for golden ochres and antique siennas.
• Create soft portrait undertones with light washes for skin colour.
• Maintains luminosity in glazes and layered colour builds.

Is this colour durable and suitable for finished artwork?

DANIEL SMITH formulates paints to meet high industry standards for permanence; Burnt Sienna Light offers excellent lightfastness and archival stability. When applied and stored properly, it will retain its tone and transparency over time.

• High lightfastness—suitable for gallery and archival work.
• Pure gum arabic binder, no fillers, for stable pigment suspension.
• Consistent particle grind to balance pigment load and handling.
• Made in the USA (Seattle) and batch-tested for quality.

How should I use and store the 15ml tube for best results?

The 15ml tube is convenient for artists who want a reliable supply without excess waste. Store capped in a cool, dry place and keep out of direct sunlight; use a palette, keep pans moist for reactivation, or squeeze small amounts into a mixing tray.

• Cap tightly after use to prevent skinning and drying.
• Squeeze onto a palette or re-wet directly from a wet brush.
• Use with quality watercolour paper and brushes to show transparency.
• Combine with DANIEL SMITH watercolours for a broad, consistent palette.

Who is this for? Burnt Sienna Light in the 15ml tube suits watercolourists from advanced hobbyists to professional illustrators and fine artists who need a dependable, slightly redder warm brown that mixes cleanly and preserves luminosity. It's especially useful for portraitists seeking subtle flesh undertones, landscape painters aiming for warm soil and bark tones, and any artist who values archival pigments and consistent performance from a trusted brand.

Features include DANIEL SMITH's commitment to extra-fine pigment quality, transparent and granulating behavior suited to varied techniques, and a formulation that emphasizes permanence and colour purity. Pair this tube with other DANIEL SMITH colours, PrimaTek minerals, or Luminescent shades to expand your creative range.