Daniel Smith Luminescent™ Watercolors , Duochrome, 15 ml

Nature is full of optical wonders, from the iridescent colors of bird feathers, insects, and fish to the pearly sheen of many flowers. Consider the glimmer of a snail’s trail, a silvery spider’s web, or the way the moon and clouds shine with a silvery or golden glow, especially at sunset. Rainbows, the sparkle of snow and ice, and the shimmering reflections on water all add to the magical effects of light. Metals like pewter, copper, silver, and gold also exhibit a distinctive sheen. Mythical creatures, like fairies, dragons, and mermaids, are often imagined to possess an otherworldly iridescence.

DANIEL SMITH Luminescent Watercolors capture these natural phenomena with colors that regular paints can’t replicate. Made from mica pigments—transparent particles coated in highly reflective metal oxides—these watercolors add a special glow to your artwork. Best used as glazes over darker colors, they blend seamlessly with others, imparting a unique luminescent shimmer that enhances your palette.

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