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DANIEL SMITH Watercolor Alvaro's Fresco Grey (15ml tube) is an artist-grade, extra-fine watercolor imported from authorized US retailers. This unique hue offers a semi-transparent, granulating, and low-staining finish with excellent lightfastness, perfect for adding depth and mystery to your artwork. All customs duties and GST are pre-paid, ensuring a transparent price with no hidden charges.
Formulated with a blend of PB 29, PV 15, and PW 6 pigments, Alvaro's Fresco Grey provides a cool midnight mass tone and a cooling mist in washes. It mixes exceptionally well with other colors, toning them down and imparting a subtle coolness. The paint dries in approximately 4 hours, making it suitable for various indoor art projects on paper.
Experience the quality of DANIEL SMITH watercolors, a trusted brand for artists worldwide. Imported directly for Indian customers, this 15ml tube offers a significant quantity of premium paint. Enjoy the convenience of ExpressBox tracked delivery, ensuring your art supplies arrive safely and promptly.
The Science Behind Alvaro's Fresco Grey
DANIEL SMITH's Alvaro's Fresco Grey is meticulously crafted for artists seeking unparalleled pigment quality and unique color expression. Its formulation, a precise blend of PB 29 (Prussian Blue), PV 15 (Ultramarine Violet), and PW 6 (Titanium White), delivers a semi-transparent, granulating, and low-staining characteristic. This combination ensures excellent lightfastness, meaning your artwork will resist fading over time. The paint's ability to mix seamlessly with other colors allows for subtle toning and the creation of complex atmospheric effects, evoking a sense of mystery and passion as described by artist Alvaro Castagnet. Unlike many local alternatives that may use lower-grade pigments or lack consistent granulation, this extra-fine watercolor offers a professional-grade experience for discerning artists.
Who Should Use It & Who Should Skip
This watercolor is ideal for artists, illustrators, and hobbyists who appreciate nuanced greys, desire excellent lightfastness, and enjoy the granulating effect for atmospheric landscapes or expressive portraits. It's particularly suited for those who work on paper and value a low-staining paint for easier manipulation. Artists seeking vibrant, highly opaque colors or those who require extreme water resistance should consider other paint types. If you have a sensitivity to specific pigments like Prussian Blue or Ultramarine Violet, or if you prefer paints with a very fast drying time for rapid layering, this specific hue might not be the best fit. For extremely large-scale mural work, consider bulk paint options.
Typical situations where DANIEL SMITH Watercolor Alvaro's Fresco Grey 15ml (0.5 oz) | Semi-Transparent helps — illustrative scenarios, not customer reviews.
An artist in Mumbai wants to create atmospheric landscapes with subtle grey tones.
DANIEL SMITH Watercolor Alvaro's Fresco Grey provides the perfect semi-transparent, granulating hue to capture the city's monsoon mist or distant horizons. Its excellent lightfastness ensures the artwork remains vibrant, unlike local paints that might fade.
A watercolor hobbyist in Delhi seeks a versatile grey for portraits and urban scenes.
This unique grey offers a passionate, mysterious tone that adds depth to portraits and urban sketches. Its low-staining quality allows for easy corrections, and its superior mixability helps achieve nuanced skin tones or shadowed cityscapes.
| Pigment Codes | PB 29, PV 15, PW 6 |
| Key Ingredients | Prussian Blue, Ultramarine Violet, Titanium White |
| Allergens | None explicitly listed |
| Free From | No artificial look, no artificial ingredients |
| Directions | Apply with brush to desired surface. Mix with water for washes or use directly for intense color. Allow to dry completely. |
| Recommended Use | Artistic painting, illustration, watercolor techniques. |
| Drying Time | Approx. 4 hours |
| Shelf Life After Opening | 12 months (Category Default) |
| Cost per use | 15 ml tube at 1 ml/use = 15 uses: ₹299 per ml |
| Contraindications | Not suitable for direct skin contact or consumption. Not water-resistant. |
| Allergens / Common Irritants | Contains pigments that may require careful handling; avoid ingestion or prolonged skin contact. |
| Feature | DANIEL SMITH Watercolor | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Pigment Quality & Lightfastness | Artist-grade pigments (PB 29, PV 15, PW 6) with excellent lightfastness for lasting artwork. | Varies by brand; many local options use student-grade pigments with lower lightfastness ratings, leading to potential fading. |
| Granulation & Transparency | Semi-transparent with noticeable granulation for textured, atmospheric effects. | Often more opaque and less granulating, offering a flatter color appearance. Granulation is less common or consistent. |
| Color Consistency & Mixability | Exceptional consistency and mixability, designed to tone down and cool other colors precisely. | Mixability can be inconsistent; achieving subtle toning effects may require more effort or specific color combinations. |
| Cost per ml | 15 ml tube — ₹299 per ml | Local artist-grade watercolors (5-10ml) typically range from ₹200-₹500 per tube, making them ₹20-₹100 per ml. |
| Brand Heritage & Trust | DANIEL SMITH is a globally recognized brand for professional artist materials. | Indian brands offer good value but may lack the same level of international recognition or specialized pigment development. |
| SKU | hxh3305 |
| GTIN | 0743162034222 |
| Brand | DANIEL SMITH |
| Product Name | Alvaro's Fresco Grey |
| Paint Type | Watercolor |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Container Type | Tube |
| Volume | 15 ml (0.5 fl oz) |
| Color | Grey |
| Finish Type | Matte |
| Coverage | Full |
| Surface Recommendation | Paper |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Country of Origin | Not stated by manufacturer — US retail version, sourced from authorized US retailers and authorized brand partners |
| Dimensions (Tube) | 8 cm x 11.6 cm x 2 cm (3.15 in x 4.57 in x 0.79 in) |
| Item Weight | 0.04 kg (0.09 lb) |
About DANIEL SMITH
DANIEL SMITH is renowned for its Extra Fine watercolors, offering artists unique, high-performance pigments and exceptional color consistency.
Compliance & Legal
No product-specific compliance warnings identified. Standard imported-goods terms apply: customs duties & GST paid; for personal use in India; follow the manufacturer's usage instructions on the packaging.
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