DANIEL SMITH Zoisite Genuine Extra-Fine Watercolour 15ml Tube — Strong Granulation, Archival Lightfast

DANIEL SMITH Zoisite Genuine is an extra-fine, mineral-based green watercolour in a 15ml tube that produces strong granulation and depth for textured, natural effects.

Made in Seattle and formulated for artists who demand archival quality, this tube delivers a lush bottle-green pigment ground from the real Zoisite mineral. It joins DANIEL SMITH’s extensive palette of uniquely sourced and specialty pigments, offering distinctive surface textures and reliable lightfastness that perform well in washes, layered glazing, and mixed techniques.

How will Zoisite Genuine change my watercolour textures?

Zoisite is prized for its pronounced granulating behavior: pigment particles settle differently than ordinary paints, creating a naturally mottled, stone-like surface. That granular structure gives skies, foliage and organic surfaces a tactile look without additional tools.

• Strong granulation that breaks into micro-dotted patterns with dilute mixes
• Dense, faux-leather fractures with heavy pigment application
• Variable effects by adjusting paint-to-water ratio

What are the handling and permanence characteristics?

This 15ml tube uses high-quality pigment load and pure gum arabic binder for consistent rewetting and application. The colour is semi-transparent with low staining tendencies and meets ASTM D4236 safety labeling standards, making it suitable for both studio and plein air work.

• Excellent lightfastness for long-lasting colour
• Semi-transparent behavior for layered glazes
• Low staining allows easier lifting and corrections

How do I use Zoisite to get dramatic effects in a painting?

Experiment with dilution, brushwork and drying intervals to emphasize the mineral texture. Use a pale wash to capture subtle granulation or apply heavier paint for the intense, fractured look; combine with other DANIEL SMITH colours for complex natural hues.

• Thin washes reveal grey-green, micro-dotted surfaces
• Thicker strokes create three-dimensional, leather-like texture
• Layer with neutrals or permalinks for varied tonal depth

Why choose a DANIEL SMITH PrimaTek colour instead of a standard green?

PrimaTek pigments are ground from actual minerals, producing optical and textural qualities unavailable from synthetic pigments. Zoisite is one of these mineral-driven hues, so it yields unique granulation and a natural depth that helps paintings read as tactile and organic.

• Mineral origin delivers distinctive surface structure
• Part of DANIEL SMITH’s curated lineup of unusual, high-pigment colours
• Consistent particle grind ensures predictable rewetting and behavior

Who is this for? Zoisite Genuine in a 15ml tube is ideal for watercolourists seeking unusual, nature-inspired textures—landscape artists, illustrators painting foliage or moss, and experimental painters who rely on granulation to add depth. It’s also a compelling choice for collectors of specialty pigments and professionals who expect archival performance from each tube.