DANIEL SMITH Verditer Blue Extra-Fine Watercolour 15ml — Semi-Transparent, Granulating Azure

Daniel Smith Verditer Blue is a 15ml tube of extra-fine, semi-transparent watercolour that yields vibrant azure washes, subtle cornflower tints, and pleasing granulation for expressive skies, florals, and atmospheric effects.

Made in Seattle, this Verditer Blue (item 284600173) is part of DANIEL SMITH’s Extra Fine Watercolour line formulated for permanence and consistent handling. The 15ml tube delivers artist-grade pigment load with pure gum arabic binder and no fillers, producing rich colour from full-strength mixes to delicate pale washes. Conforming to ASTM D4236 and identified by pigments PB28, PB36, PW4, this colour sits between bold and soft — ideal when you need a reliable blue that behaves predictably on paper.

How does Verditer Blue behave when diluted for washes?

Verditer Blue retains clarity and hue when thinned, moving smoothly across paper and revealing soft graduating values. At high dilution it becomes a clean baby-blue, while heavier applications deepen to a vivid azure lake without losing granulating texture. Its semi-transparent character lets underlying washes show through, useful for layered skies or transparent glazes.

• Dries to a stable, lightfast blue that layers well
• Produces even, streak-free broad washes with a soft edge
• Works for graded washes, wet-on-wet blends, and subtle glazes

What special effects can I get from the granulating nature of this paint?

Verditer Blue exhibits gentle granulation that separates pigment particles for textured, natural-looking surfaces—great for cloudscapes, rough stone, or botanical detail. The granulation is most visible in medium to heavier washes or on cold-pressed and rough papers. Artists can exploit this trait to add depth and subtle irregularity that reads as organic detail.

• Creates mineral-like texture without additives
• Enhances visual interest in skies, water, and textured objects
• Responds to paper tooth—more visible on rough surfaces

How does Verditer Blue mix with other colours and mediums?

This tube mixes cleanly with other DANIEL SMITH colours, lending strong tinting strength while remaining controllable in mixtures. Its semi-transparency avoids muddying many blends and pairs beautifully with warm earth tones or cooler ultramarines to expand your palette. It’s compatible with watercolour grounds, layering mediums, and typical glazing techniques used by watercolourists.

• Combines well with yellows for greens, with reds for muted purples
• Maintains brilliance in glazes and multi-layer work
• Suitable for use with watercolour mediums and masking techniques

Who is this for? Verditer Blue 15ml is tailored to watercolourists who want an artist-grade, historically inspired blue that performs across techniques — from student practice and plein air sketches to professional illustration and fine art. If you value colour permanence, a high pigment load, and subtle granulating character in a versatile tube size, this DANIEL SMITH paint is a dependable choice. The 15ml format is convenient for artists who need a travel-friendly supply without sacrificing professional-grade performance.