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Daniel Smith Mars Violet — A Mysterious, Moody Must-Have Color
Byrfoxphoto January 21, 2026June 5, 2026
Some watercolor paints are polite.Some are dramatic.Some make you pause mid-brushstroke and whisper, “Whoa… that’s interesting.” Daniel Smith Mars Violet is firmly in that last category. This is not your standard purple. It’s one of those hues that feels like shadow, atmosphere, and twilight wrapped into one pan — deep, rich, textural, and just a…
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Forest Grey- Spectacular Granulation & Separation to Die For!
Byrfoxphoto January 18, 2026June 29, 2026
Some watercolor paints behave politely.Forest Grey shows up, dumps texture everywhere, and leaves you with a better painting than you planned. This is one of Schmincke’s HORADAM Super Granulating watercolors, which means it’s engineered to separate, granulate, and create natural texture without you having to work very hard. Always a welcome feature. Forest Grey is…
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