Product Review

These are ORIGINAL (not Yarka) watercolors supplied by its manufacture Nevskaya Palitra located in St.Petersburg, Russia. Their famous watercolors are still produced using traditional materials and techniques that go back to the 19th century art traditions. All the pigments are made in the factory that has been known for its quality, great care and craftsmanship for over a century. Unlike other watercolors which are made with dry, compressed extrusion process, Nevskaya Palitra watercolors are all liquid poured - a process preserving the integrity of each pigment and resulting in semi-moist pans that respond instantly to a wet brush. No wonder these watercolors have been the most favorite by several generations of European artists. In addition to pigments the ingredients include gum arabic and honey. The most famous brands by manufacture: "White Nights" and "Saint Petersburg" (aka "Leningrad". -- Also available in 16 or 24 color sets in carton box; 24 and 36 color sets in plastic tray; 24, 36 and 48 color sets in birch or beech wood box with free squirrel brush included. Order additional colors by buying any of the available pans separately on our website 4-art.org. Set of 12 watercolors in pans (2.5ml each) includes: Cadmium Lemon, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Yellow Ochre, Carmine, Cadmium Red Light, Ultramarine, Burnt Umber, Blue, Green, Emerald Green, Umber, Neutral Black.