🎨 White Nights Watercolors
Everything you want to know before (and after) you paint
🕰️ How long have White Nights watercolors existed?
The tradition of fine art paint making in Saint Petersburg dates back to the 19th century.
The company now known as Nevskaya Palitra was officially founded in 1934, continuing a long-standing craftsmanship in artist materials.
St. Petersburg White Nights watercolors represent the modern evolution of this tradition.
🇷🇺 Where are White Nights watercolors made today?
White Nights watercolors are produced exclusively in Russia, in Saint Petersburg, at the historic Nevskaya Palitra factory.
All stages of production are handled in-house, ensuring consistent quality and reliability.
🎨 Are White Nights artist-grade watercolors?
Yes. White Nights are artist-grade watercolors, used by professional artists, illustrators and fine art schools worldwide.
🍯 Why do they contain gum arabic and honey?
Gum arabic is the traditional watercolor binder, ensuring proper adhesion to paper.
Honey helps improve:
- smooth, controlled flow
- easier rewetting
- luminous washes
This combination gives White Nights their characteristic soft handling.
💧 Do they rewet easily once dry?
Yes. Especially in full pan form, White Nights watercolors rewet easily with water and regain their color strength quickly.
🎯 What does single-pigment mean and why does it matter?
Single-pigment colors contain only one pigment, offering:
- cleaner color mixes
- better tonal control
- more predictable results
Many White Nights colors are single-pigment, depending on the set.
🌈 Do they mix well?
Yes. Their balanced formulation and high pigment concentration allow for smooth, clean color mixing.
☀️ Are they lightfast?
White Nights watercolors offer good to very good lightfastness, depending on the pigment.
As with all professional watercolors, lightfastness varies by color.
🧳 Full pans or tubes – which should I choose?
It depends on your painting style:
- Full pans: travel, urban sketching, controlled use
- Tubes: larger washes and studio work
Paint quality is the same in both formats.
🎒 Are White Nights suitable for beginners?
Yes. They are an excellent choice for beginners looking for artist-quality watercolors at a reasonable price.
🌙 Why are they called “White Nights”?
The name refers to the famous White Nights of Saint Petersburg, when summer daylight lasts almost through the night, reflecting the brightness of the colors.
