Professional watercolour stands apart from student ranges through the concentration and purity of its pigments: colours are more intense, more transparent where they need to be, and offer superior lightfastness that ensures the longevity of works over time. Each shade is formulated from specific pigments rather than substitutes, which is why colours are organized into series based on the rarity and type of pigment used. This structure allows the artist to build a palette with full knowledge of each colour's actual properties: opacity, transparency, granulation, staining power and mixing behaviour. The selection covers several recognized brands in professional watercolour, available in tubes for studio work and in pans for outdoor work, with sets to start with a balanced selection. For more options, explore our Watercolour & Gouache Paint and Paint collections.
