Daniel Smith, Pure Pigment (No Wax), Watercolor Stick, Bismuth Vanadate Yellow

Daniel Smith, Pure Pigment (No Wax), Watercolor Stick, Bismuth Vanadate YellowThe power of pure pigment is at your fingertips with portable, versatile watercolor sticks. Painting, drawing, scribbling and mark making come together for maximum creative expression. Each stick is the equivalent of three full pans of paint, making it a fantastic value. This opaque yellow, leaning slight towards green, appears opaque in mass tone, yet lifts cleanly. It is low staining, making it excellent in portrait mixtures for dark flesh tones.

The power of pure pigment is at your fingertips with portable, versatile watercolor sticks. Painting, drawing, scribbling and mark-making come together for maximum creative expression. Each stick is the equivalent of three full pans of paint, making it a fantastic value.

This opaque yellow, leaning slight towards green, appears opaque in mass tone, yet lifts cleanly. It is low staining, making it excellent in portrait mixtures for dark flesh tones. Use concentrated to diluted mixtures in florals and field flowers. Its lemon yellow hue works well with purples and all the greens.

Here are five ways to use them as an alternative to watercolor in tubes or pans.

1.  Dip and smudge
Dip the stick into water, then smudge saturated color on to wet paper.

2.  Rub and blend
Rub different sticks into a small puddle of water to create a blend.

3.  Brush the tip
The flat tip and the sides (once the label is removed) of the stick are similar to a pan when used with a wet brush – it’s like a pan in your hand!

4.  Make marks
Sharpen a dry stick to draw distinct marks on wet paper that can be slightly softened with a damp brush.

5.  Create a wash
After sharpening your sticks, save the shavings to dissolve in water to draw distinct marks on wet paper that can be slightly softened with a damp brush.