Azo Yellow

Professional Handmade Watercolour

Swatch Painted on: Saunders Waterford, White, Rough, 100% Cotton, Mould Made, Acid Free, 300 gsm Watercolour Paper

Also Known as; Indian Yellow Deep (hue), Nickel Azo, Nickel Azomethine Yellow, Nickel Azo Yellow & Transparent Yellow

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Description:

Azo Yellow is a highly transparent watercolour pigment that offers a unique and versatile yellow hue. It has a deep, golden tone when applied in concentrated layers, but when diluted, it transforms into a light, glowing yellow with a slight greenish undertone. This duality makes Nickel Azo Yellow perfect for creating rich, warm yellows in sunlight, autumn foliage, or earthy landscapes, while also providing delicate, luminous washes in lighter applications.

The pigment's transparency makes it ideal for glazing, allowing for subtle, glowing layers without losing vibrancy. Azo Yellow mixes beautifully with other colours, particularly blues, to create vibrant greens or with reds for natural, warm oranges. Its smooth flow and strong tinting strength mean it can hold its own in mixes without becoming muddy or overpowering other colours.

Azo Yellow is highly valued for its lightfastness, ensuring that its brilliant hues remain stable and long-lasting. Its versatility, from deep, golden tones to soft, transparent washes, makes it a favourite for artists who want a dynamic, adaptable yellow in their watercolour palette. Whether used for bold strokes or subtle effects, Azo Yellow brings warmth, depth, and clarity to any artwork.

We recommend

Using distilled water with all our watercolours to keep each pigment at its purest form

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