Viridian Green

Viridian Green – Professional Handmade Watercolour

Swatch Painted On: Saunders Waterford, White, Rough, 100% Cotton, Mould Made, Acid-Free, 300 gsm Watercolour Paper

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Description

Viridian Green is a vibrant, cool-toned watercolour pigment that showcases a bright, intense green with subtle blue undertones. Known for its lively and fresh appearance, this pigment is perfect for capturing the essence of lush foliage, emerald waters, and vibrant landscapes. Its striking colour adds vitality and energy to any composition, making it a top choice for artists working on natural subjects.

As a transparent pigment, Viridian Green allows for smooth, luminous washes that maintain clarity and brightness. At full strength, it delivers a rich, deep green, while when diluted, it transforms into lighter, delicate tints, perfect for highlights, glazing, or creating soft backgrounds. The pigment’s inherent **granulation** enhances the organic quality of washes, adding texture and depth, which is especially valuable for depicting plants, trees, and other natural scenes.

Viridian Green boasts excellent lightfastness, ensuring that its vibrant hue remains stable over time. It mixes beautifully with other colours, producing a wide range of greens when combined with yellows or earth tones, and can create dark, muted shades when blended with blues or blacks. This versatile and striking pigment is a favourite for artists who wish to infuse their compositions with a lively, fresh green that evokes the beauty of nature.

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Use distilled water with all our watercolours to maintain the purity of each pigment, ensuring that your artwork remains vibrant and true to form.

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Our watercolours are ideal for artists of all experience levels, from beginners to advanced, who appreciate high-quality, handmade materials.

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