Holbein Artists’ Watercolors have been manufactured in Japan for over a century and are regarded as one of the finest professional watercolor ranges available. They are European-style transparent watercolors, refined through the philosophy of the Japanese school: control, balance and precision.
Unlike many watercolor brands, Holbein watercolors contain no ox gall or dispersing agents. This allows artists to control exactly how the paint moves on the paper, making them ideal for controlled washes, glazing, detailed work and layered techniques.
Alongside traditional European pigments, the Holbein range includes unique and distinctive colors not commonly found in other brands. The result is a palette with excellent color strength, clarity and lightfastness, offering reliable and predictable performance.
This 24-color set of 5ml tubes provides a balanced selection suitable for professional studio work as well as portable painting setups.
👉 Features:
- Professional artist-grade watercolors
- Transparent European-style formulation
- Made in Japan
- Free from ox gall and dispersing agents
- Excellent control and clean color behavior
- Ideal for glazing, layering and detailed work
🎨 Set includes 24 colors in 5ml tubes:
Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Cerulean Blue, Chinese White, Cobalt Blue (Hue), Cobalt Green, Compose Blue, Crimson Lake, Ivory Black, Jaune Brilliant #2, Light Red, Mineral Violet, Permanent Green #1, Permanent Green #2, Permanent Yellow Deep, Permanent Yellow Lemon, Prussian Blue, Rose Madder, Terre Vert, Vermilion (Hue), Viridian (Hue), Yellow Grey, Yellow Ochre
👍 Ideal for:
- Professional watercolor artists
- Illustration, botanical and urban sketching
- Controlled washes and layered techniques
- Artists seeking maximum control over paint flow
✨ Inspiration Tip:
Use these watercolors for glazing techniques — their clean formulation allows transparent layers without muddying underlying colors.
