Quinacridone Gold

Quin fuchsia has quickly become my favorite red pigment. It’s very strange to me because it’s kind of a hot pink and I hate that color?!? But this is just such an amazing mixer and is actually somehow beautiful to me on its own. It is duochrome, which I love, so maybe that’s why. It somehow has a cherry, almost yellow leaning mass tone, and has a slightly blue leaning tone when watered down. It’s also a little bit muted so maybe that’s why it lends itself so readily to the perfect realistic yet vibrant shades? I love paring it with py 129 azo green (which is a cool yellow) to make the perfect quinacradone gold substitute. It’s also gorgeous with ultramarine blue. Will it be the only red you need? No. If I need a bright scarlet that is yellow leaning pyrrol scarlet is necessary. But if I had to choose a versatile red for a limited pallet, hands down, this is the most useful. I can’t say enough good about this pigment, 5 stars!

Great color.

Confession: My first name is Ruby, and I have had a lifelong love affair with shades of red. From burnt orange to crimson to maroon, I love them all. But Scarlet, that gorgeous warm shade of red makes me the happiest of all. Its like liquid fire (that doesn't burn), or like Michigan maple leaves in autumn, or that perfect moment at sunset when it looks like the sky might turn molten, or the glimmer of garnet chips in sunlight on a beach (I actually walked on a beach of garnets once - it was a real, if transient and rare, thing). Clearly, I am biased. I love rich earthy, firey reds. And Quinacridone Burnt Scarlet is just soooo lovely. Unfortunately my photo above just didn't capture its richness at all. *sigh* But it gives you some idea of what Daniel Smith's QBS offers. Paired with Quinacridone Gold (which is minutely swatched above) and Quin. Burnt Orange, I have been basking in all the warm brilliance that DS's Quinacridone pigments can offer. I can layer them, glaze upon glaze, without mud. I can lift them beautifully, they move wet in wet predictably and freely, they dry without losing a ton of their brilliance (though scarlet loses the most in drying shift I think, purely anecdotally). They blend into this complete range from yellow to fiery reds together with one another seamlessly, while also playing well with pretty much every other pigment I have tried them with. In a way, I am glad I missed out on the original Quin. Gold (PO49) because I imagine the heartbreak must be intense, but learning on this new blend (PO48+PY150) is probably a big reason I am addicted to watercolor painting now. The transparency of these Quinacridone pigments is astounding, and how forgiving they are to new painters with a tendency to overwork is inestimable. I know they are not "traditional" pigments per se, but at this point in my painting practice, I could not do without any of them. I can't wait to try more paintings with Quin Burnt Scarlet specifically just to see what sort of things I might achieve with it over time. I highly recommend ANY ONE of these Daniel Smith Quinacridone colors. Any one!

Absolutely beautiful color. Daniel Smith water colors Do NOT disappoint. They are strong and beautiful. I love them. I also like that they are a Seattle based company so they are local and not imported. My favorite brand.

Love Daniel Smith watercolors. This one is a useful color but if you can be made with burnt sienna and a touch of alizarin crimson. It is transparent so lifts off well doesn't stain.

This paint is creamy, vibrant and fantastic quality! I really enjoy Daniel Smith’s Quinacridone watercolor collection.

Love this shade and the quality of the paint!

Lovely colour . Will buy again.

Never used Daniel Smith for watercolour painting and was a bit sceptical as the brand’s a bit pricey for a student / new amateur. But it really is superb, strong, creamy paint and quinacridone burnt orange is definitely up there with the most useful and most used in my palette.

Awesome vibrant and creamy texture

Amazing paint- goes a long, long way!

Für mich sind das die bisher besten und schönsten Aquarellfarben, die ich kennen gelernt habe. Einziger Wermutstropfen ist der Preis, was mich motiviert andere Hersteller auszuprobieren, die genauso gut bewertet sind und ein Drittel des Preises kosten.

Beautiful colour and paint