Desert Blue – Professional Handmade Watercolour

Swatch Painted On: Bockingford, Cold Pressed (NOT), Mould Made, Acid-Free, 300 gsm Watercolour Paper

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Description

Desert Blue is a unique, granulating watercolour blend that combines the cool calm of blue with the warmth of natural earth pigments. Inspired by desert landscapes under vast skies, this nuanced hue shifts beautifully between sky tones and sun-baked terrain, making it ideal for atmospheric, earthy compositions.

Pigment Composition:

Crafted from a harmonious trio of professional pigments, Desert Blue balances light, depth, and warmth:

• P.B 35 – Cerulean Blue: A soft, cool, slightly opaque blue that evokes open skies and fresh air.
• P.R 101 – Transparent Red Oxide: A rich, earthy pigment that brings warmth and a grounded, rusty undertone to the mix.
• P.B 29 – Ultramarine Blue: Adds vivid intensity and a touch of depth, expanding the range of tonal variation.

Thanks to its **granulating** nature, Desert Blue reveals shifting patterns of blue and rust that mimic natural textures like arid soils, canyon shadows, and desert skies. Its **transparent and non-staining** properties give artists excellent control when layering and lifting colour, making it perfect for expressive washes, layered effects, or subtle transitions between warm and cool areas in a painting.

Desert Blue is an essential palette addition for landscape artists and watercolourists seeking a versatile, atmospheric pigment with both warmth and coolness. Its natural, earthy character makes it especially effective in outdoor scenes, architectural studies, or any artwork capturing the feeling of space and distance.

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Use distilled water with all our watercolours to maintain pigment purity and vibrancy.

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Our handmade watercolours are crafted for artists of all experience levels who appreciate exceptional quality, beautiful flow, and expressive performance.

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