DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolour Paint Olive Green 15ml, Granulating & Lightfast

DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolour in Olive Green is a 15ml professional-grade tube that delivers a natural, granulating green with excellent lightfastness for painters seeking reliable, nuanced greens.

DANIEL SMITH’s Extra Fine Watercolours are formulated to offer artists high pigment concentration, careful particle sizing, and durable performance. Olive Green blends yellow, blue and brown pigment components (PY97, PB29, PBr7) to produce a rich, warm brown-green that reads natural in landscapes and botanical subjects. The paint is milled with pure gum arabic, contains no fillers, and is made in Seattle, USA — each batch tested to meet strict quality standards.

How does Olive Green perform on paper and in layers?

Olive Green behaves as a semi-transparent to semi-opaque colour with moderate granulation, making it useful both as a base wash and a layering colour. It reactivates predictably and mixes cleanly with other hues, giving depth without overly muddying mixtures when used with restraint.

• Consistency: smooth, easily spreadable from a moist brush
• Layering: supports glazes and density building
• Rewetting: good reactivation from dried paint
• Mixtures: combines well with yellows, blues, and earth tones

What visual effects can I get with this colour?

Olive Green offers subtle granulation that creates natural texture—especially effective for foliage, distant tree lines, and earthy landscapes. Its warm-brown undertone helps suggest shadow and depth without needing heavy glazing.

• Granulation: visible particle separation for organic texture
• Tonal range: from pale washes to deeper, muted greens
• Specialty use: ideal for realistic vegetation and vintage palettes
• Control: low-staining properties allow lifting highlights

Is Olive Green a permanent, safe choice for professional work?

Yes — this pigment combination offers strong lightfastness and conforms to ASTM D4236, making it suitable for archival practice when combined with proper storage and framing. DANIEL SMITH’s production standards emphasize pigment purity and consistent grind to achieve predictable permanence.

• Lightfastness: excellent for long-term colour stability
• Standards: manufactured to ASTM D4236 guidelines
• Binder: pure gum arabic, no fillers
• Origin: made in the USA, batch-tested for quality

How should I use and care for the 15ml tube?

The 15ml tube gives enough paint for repeated studies and plein-air work while fitting easily in palettes and travel kits. Store tubes sealed in a cool, dry place, and use clean water and brushes to avoid contaminating remaining paint.

• Storage: keep cap tight and away from direct heat
• Application: load brush lightly for washes, more for opacity
• Cleaning: rinse brushes promptly to maintain pigment clarity
• Portability: 15ml size is convenient for travel and field painting

Who is this for: Artists who favor authentic, natural greens—landscape painters, illustrators, botanical artists, and students who want a dependable, richly pigmented Olive Green that granularly renders organic surfaces. If you want a professional watercolour with tested lightfastness, flexible working properties, and a unique warm-brown green tone, this 15ml tube from DANIEL SMITH is a practical, studio-ready choice.