Cadmium Yellow

Cadmium Yellow
Professional Handmade Watercolour

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

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Description:

Cadmium Yellow is a rich, warm yellow watercolour pigment known for its bold, saturated colour and excellent opacity. With a slightly orange undertone, it brings a strong sense of warmth and vibrancy, making it perfect for capturing sunlight, golden tones in landscapes, and bright, cheerful subjects like flowers or fruits. The pigment has a high tinting strength, meaning even small amounts can produce intense, bright washes and mixes.

One of Cadmium Yellow's most valuable traits is its opacity, allowing artists to create striking, solid colour layers while maintaining a smooth, buttery application. It blends beautifully with reds to create warm oranges, or with blues to create soft, natural greens, making it a versatile choice in both bold compositions and more nuanced, mixed colours.

Highly regarded for its durability, Cadmium Yellow boasts excellent lightfastness, ensuring that its rich yellow hue stays vibrant over time without fading. It's a staple pigment for many artists who seek a reliable, strong yellow that can be used for everything from glazing to heavy washes. Whether used alone or in mixes, Cadmium Yellow adds energy and warmth to any watercolour palette.

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