Daniel Smith Medium 4oz Watercolor Ground – Pearlescent White
Take your watercolor paintings to a new level of creativity with the Daniel Smith Pearlescent White Watercolor Ground. This versatile medium allows you to transform almost any surface into a watercolor-ready canvas while adding a beautiful, pearlescent shimmer. Perfect for artists who want to explore beyond traditional paper, this watercolor ground provides a reflective, luminous finish that enhances the vibrancy of your watercolors and adds depth to your paintings. Whether you’re working on paper, wood, canvas, or other surfaces, Daniel Smith Pearlescent White Watercolor Ground offers an exciting way to push the boundaries of your watercolor art.
Introduction
The Daniel Smith Watercolor Ground series is designed to allow artists to prepare a wide range of surfaces for watercolor painting. Pearlescent White, in particular, stands out for its ability to add a shimmering, reflective finish that can elevate your artwork with its luminous, pearl-like effect. This watercolor ground gives you the freedom to experiment with non-traditional surfaces, from wood panels to canvas, and even repurposed objects. It’s also perfect for adding a pearlescent underpainting or highlight to your traditional watercolor works.
Product Specifications
Here’s what makes Daniel Smith Pearlescent White Watercolor Ground a must-have tool for watercolor artists:
• Size: 4oz jar, providing plenty of product for preparing multiple surfaces
• Color and Finish: Pearlescent white with a shimmering, reflective finish that enhances watercolors with a glowing, luminous quality
• Application: Easily applies to a variety of surfaces, including paper, wood, canvas, metal, or plastic
• Drying Time: Dries to a hard, absorbent surface that holds watercolors beautifully
• Versatile Use: Great for both creating new paintings or reworking and correcting areas on existing watercolor paintings
• Lightfast: Maintains the quality and vibrancy of your watercolors once applied
• Origin: Made by Daniel Smith, renowned for producing professional-quality watercolor products and mediums
Why Use Daniel Smith Pearlescent White Watercolor Ground?
Daniel Smith Pearlescent White Watercolor Ground offers a unique way to enhance your watercolor paintings. Its pearlescent finish brings a new dimension to your work, reflecting light and adding a subtle glow that can make your colors stand out. Here are some key reasons why you should add this medium to your creative toolkit:
• Versatile Surface Preparation: Transform non-porous surfaces like wood, canvas, metal, or even plastic into a watercolor-friendly canvas. The ground creates a hard, absorbent layer that allows watercolors to adhere beautifully, just like on traditional paper.
• Shimmering, Reflective Effect: The pearlescent finish adds a subtle, shimmering glow to your work, making it perfect for luminous effects, underpainting, or highlighting areas of your composition.
• Enhance Vibrancy: When applied under watercolors, the reflective qualities of the pearlescent white ground can enhance the vibrancy of your colors, making them appear more luminous and glowing.
• Experiment with Non-Traditional Surfaces: This medium gives you the flexibility to paint watercolors on a variety of non-traditional surfaces, opening up endless creative possibilities. From wood panels to ceramic and metal objects, you can explore new textures and effects.
• Correct and Rework: Watercolor ground can also be used to rework areas of existing paintings by applying it over a mistake or section you want to redo, allowing you to paint over it with ease.
How to Use Daniel Smith Pearlescent White Watercolor Ground
Using Daniel Smith Pearlescent White Watercolor Ground is simple, and it offers endless possibilities for experimenting with different surfaces and effects. Here’s how to apply and use it in your work:
Great for:
• Watercolor Artists: Perfect for artists who want to explore new surfaces and effects with their watercolors.
• Mixed Media Artists: This ground is ideal for incorporating watercolors into mixed media works, as it can be applied to a variety of surfaces, including canvas, wood, and more.
• Gift Givers: If you know a watercolor artist who loves to experiment, Daniel Smith Pearlescent White Watercolor Ground makes an excellent gift for expanding their creative possibilities.
• Hobbyists and Crafters: For those who enjoy crafting and DIY projects, this ground is perfect for adding watercolor elements to custom projects like wooden boxes, decorative panels, or unique surfaces.
Testimonials
Here’s what artists are saying about Daniel Smith Pearlescent White Watercolor Ground:
"I love using this ground on wood panels. The pearlescent finish makes my colors pop, and it’s great for creating shimmering highlights!" — Lisa M.
"It’s so easy to use and allows me to paint on all sorts of surfaces. The shimmer adds something special to my paintings." — Sarah T.
"The pearlescent glow is subtle but really enhances the light areas in my watercolor landscapes. It gives a beautiful luminous effect." — Daniel R.
Care and Maintenance
To keep your Daniel Smith Watercolor Ground in top condition and ensure smooth application every time, follow these care tips:
• Seal the Jar Tightly: Make sure the jar is sealed tightly after use to prevent the ground from drying out.
• Store in a Cool, Dry Place: Keep the ground stored in a cool, dry environment to maintain its consistency and longevity.
• Clean Brushes Immediately: Clean brushes or palette knives used to apply the ground immediately after use to prevent the medium from hardening on them.
Conclusion
Whether you’re looking to explore new surfaces, add a shimmering effect to your watercolor paintings, or experiment with mixed media, Daniel Smith Pearlescent White Watercolor Ground is a must-have addition to your art supplies. This medium allows you to expand your creative horizons by turning almost any surface into a watercolor canvas, while the pearlescent finish adds a beautiful, glowing effect to your work. With free shipping on orders over $125 in Canada, now’s the perfect time to try this versatile watercolor ground for yourself. Buy now and bring a pearlescent shine to your next painting!
