DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolor Triad Painting Projects

Our Limited Edition Triads offer incredible value and a chance to experiment with gorgeous color mixes. Each set is a perfect project all on its own - or use them as a limited palette for card making or plein air pursuits!

Adorn your page with delicate color and dramatic shine. Daniel Smith’s new Japanese Crane Triad features three exquisite watercolors that combine to create a rich tapestry of silky, shimmering color. Create graceful lines on wings, glittering gold surfaces of clouds and the bright red crests that adorn the Japanese crane. Let your creativity flow with a color palette to spark the imagination.

Flowing lines with just a touch of luster are the specialty of Graphite Gray. This surprising color creates the structure of the wings and beaks of the cranes. Use Iridescent Topaz to create a magical world of shimmering clouds with a gilded touch. Mayan Red adds the final note to this symphony of color with a punctuated, dramatic crimson tone. Explore a decorative style of painting or use this triad for a realistic rendition of the classic Japanese crane subject.

Click to View	Mayan Red is a bold, vibrant crimson that demands attention. Rich in history and even richer in tone, this unique red is the perfect choice to color the crowns of the Japanese crane. You’ll want to add this saturated shade to your watercolor palette for floral and landscape painting. Its transparent quality and intense color make it ideal for radiant petals and rosy sunsets. Try mixing Mayan Red with trio-mate Graphite Gray for a rich, deep violet.
	Iridescent Topaz puts a unique spin on metallic gold—its slightly green bias makes it a good choice when warm, brassy tones are to be avoided. This iridescent color is sure to add shine to your work. Choose a full strength application for saturated, reflective color. Washes of Iridescent Topaz are glittery with granulation of color and sparkle. Try incorporating Iridescent Topaz into your palette for added texture and movement in mixtures.
	Graphite Gray is made from powdered graphite pigment, the same material found in a traditional artists pencil. Nearly black in color, this deep gray exhibits a slight metallic sheen that is more visible in heavy applications. As a wash the color and luster disperses to an even shaded tone. Try Graphite Gray for line-work or to add interest in dark, shadowy areas.

Previous Triads, available while supplies last, include:

Mallard Among the bobbing, waddling and quacking a mallard’s bright beak and feet seem to flash into view. Permanent Orange captures these streaks of color with its saturated, strong quality. Use gem-like Phthalo Green to paint the glowing shimmer of the bird’s head and tail feathers. Indigo is perfect for the darkest blacks and mellows to a soft gray-blue wash to give your mallard shape and form.Watch Video

Alpine Wildflowers A perfectly tuned mixing palette allows you to paint the layers of color that compose a mountain landscape. This trio of watercolor focuses on highly saturated hues and clean mixes, giving the artist maximum color strength and the ability to create intermediate colors with ease. Each watercolor is made of a single pigment so mixtures remain true. Start with a primary palette of Manganese Blue Hue, Hansa Yellow Deep and Perylene Red as the basis for a brilliant landscape. Watch Video

Foxglove Dramatic spires of bell-shaped flowers hover above shorter statured companions in the flower garden. A fascinating plant, with perfectly perched blossoms, is the subject of our new Foxglove Triad. Paint graceful stalks adorned with pristine petals of violet, rose and white with a trio of watercolor that captures this mysteriously beautiful subject. Watch Video

Japanese Garden Take a Zen approach to painting with a meditative study of a peaceful garden scene. Daniel Smith’s new Japanese Garden Triad is a balanced trio of watercolor chosen for harmonious mixing qualities. Imagine a stroll through a carefully crafted setting where each stone, leaf and branch comes together in the perfect aesthetic arrangement. Bring these principles to your page with subtle, yet dramatic, color. Watch Video

Holiday Glow Old-fashioned street lamps frocked in festive bows and boughs light up a winter’s night. Falling snow and a warm glow bring memories of family, friends and holiday cheer. Illuminate the season with the time-honored colors of Daniel Smith’s new Holiday Glow Triad. A beautiful bronze joins jolly red and green for a celebratory palette perfect to give or receive. Watch Video

Autumn Grove As cool autumn breezes scatter away the last days of summer a brilliant display of color forms in the forest canopy. Daniel Smith’s new Autumn Grove Triad is a contemplative collection of color perfectly suited to a seasonal study of fall foliage. While we reach for sweaters and mittens the trees shed their summer garb in a fanfare of striking color. Paint stunning silhouettes of trees and the fluttering of falling leaves as the dappled light of autumn comes into play.Watch Video

Ginkgo Leaves A slight shift in the breeze sends thousands of tiny fans fluttering from the branches of the ginkgo tree. This ancient tree is favored for its distinctive foliage that transforms from brilliant green in summer to bright yellow in fall. Daniel Smith’s new Ginkgo Leaves Triad is a celebration of verdant color for your palette. Watch Video

Tropical Fish Off sandy shores and under sunny skies swim shimmering schools of colorful fish. In the tropics, rainbow colors flash and dance in the iridescent sea. Daniel Smith’s new Tropical Fish triad is a brightly toned trio of watercolor inspired by these splashy subjects. Watch Video

Birds Nest Birds are singing, flowers are blooming—spring is definitely in the air. Treasures taking shape outdoors are the inspiration for Daniel Smith’s new Bird’s Nest Watercolor Triad. Tucked away, sheltered from the season’s distractions, wonderful woven nests are filling with colorful eggs. Carefully tended by soon-to-be parents, these cozy structures are a delight to observe and paint. Watch Video

Cactus Flower Your desert landscape takes shape with Zoisite Genuine, a deep and textural green perfect for giving structure to cacti. Permanent Orange brings a sizzling splash of orange to petals. Cadmium Red Medium Hue amplifies this desert palette with a red-hot flourish of color for your cactus blossoms. Get ready to bask in the glow of a rich and warm palette of watercolor. Watch Video

Cherries One of summer’s favorite fruits stars in Daniel Smith’s new Cherries Triad—a collection of colors hand-picked for bright, beautiful results. Under sunny skies, the cherry tree’s branches hang heavy with fruit to the delight of birds and other lovers of nature’s sweet treats. Watch Video

Calla Lily Artists of all kinds have long celebrated the elegant form and graceful lines of the Calla Lily. With its long history in paintings and photographs, this captivating flower certainly has the power to inspire. Daniel Smith’s Calla Lily Triad brings together three sophisticated watercolors perfectly suited to paint the sculptural blossoms and refined foliage of this enduring subject. Watch Video

Primary Includes Perylene Red, Hansa Yellow Medium, and French Ultramarine.
Secondary Includes Quinacridone Burnt Orange, Undersea Green and Carbazole Violet.