DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolour Paint Potter's Pink 15ml — Lightfast, Gentle Granulation

DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolour in Potter's Pink is a 15ml tube of artist-grade, lightfast pink paint prized for its soft, neutral rose tone, gentle granulation, and reliable permanence.

Potter's Pink (PR 233) is a historic pigment revived by DANIEL SMITH and offered in a 15ml Extra Fine Watercolour tube ready for studios and plein-air work. Formulated with pure pigments and gum arabic binder, this colour delivers consistent performance, excellent lightfastness, and the subtle texture that makes traditional English watercolours so appealing. The tube contains a carefully ground pigment load to balance rich colour with smooth rewetting and dependable handling.

What does Potter's Pink look and behave like on paper?

Potter's Pink is a delicate, neutral rose that sits well as a soft mid-tone or as a gentle wash. It is semi-transparent with low staining and shows a mild granulating effect that adds visual texture without overwhelming details.

• Colour: romantic, neutral rose reminiscent of 18th–19th century English palettes
• Opacity: semi-transparent for glazing and layered washes
• Staining: low staining—easier to lift and blend when needed
• Texture: subtle granulation for natural-looking surfaces

How permanent and lightfast is this watercolour?

DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolours are formulated for permanence, and Potter's Pink meets high lightfastness standards for artist materials. The pigment is tested to ensure lasting colour with normal display and archival conditions.

• Pigment: PR 233 (chrome aluminium stannate)
• Lightfastness: excellent for long-term colour retention
• Standards: conforms to ASTM D4236 for artist safety labeling
• Manufacture: produced and quality-tested in Seattle, USA

What techniques and subjects suit Potter's Pink best?

Because of its neutral warmth and gentle granulation, Potter's Pink excels in portraits, floral work, historical studies, and soft atmospheric washes. It mixes cleanly with blues and greens to mute tones or create delicate flesh and petal colours.

• Mixing: creates subtle flesh tones and muted pastels with blues and ochres
• Applications: glazing, lifts, graded washes, and controlled granulating effects
• Compatibility: pairs well with both traditional and modern DANIEL SMITH colours
• Control: low staining behavior allows reworking and gentle lifting

Why choose a 15ml tube of DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine watercolour?

A 15ml tube provides a generous, durable supply for regular painting while keeping paint fresh and easy to store. DANIEL SMITH's Extra Fine line uses high pigment loads without fillers, so a small amount often goes a long way.

• Size: 15ml tube — practical for studio and travel use
• Quality: pure gum arabic binder with optimised pigment grind
• Variety: part of DANIEL SMITH's 240+ colour range for consistent mixing
• Flexibility: compatible with water-soluble techniques and DANIEL SMITH mediums

Who is this for: Artists who want an archival, historically inspired pink with subtle texture will appreciate Potter's Pink. It's well suited to professional and serious hobbyist watercolourists who value lightfast pigments, predictable handling, and a colour that mixes cleanly into a wide palette. If you seek a refined neutral rose for portraits, florals, or traditional washes, this 15ml tube from DANIEL SMITH is formulated to deliver consistent, long-lasting results.