Paint Tubes SMARTMAX Prof Watercolor Cadmium Red 094, professional watercolor paint

SMARTMAX Prof Watercolor Cadmium Red 094 is a professional-grade watercolor in a tube formulated to deliver a concentrated, lightfast cadmium red pigment for precise colour work. Supplied as a single intense red, the paint is designed for artists working in fine art, illustration, restoration or mixed-media studios who require reliable coverage, vivid staining and predictable behaviour when diluted or layered.

Advantages

This cadmium red watercolor offers strong tinting strength and consistently even pigment distribution, enabling smooth washes and vibrant details. The tube format preserves freshness and allows out-of-tube control for thick impasto-like strokes as well as fine brushwork. The formulation provides good permanence and resistance to fading when applied and varnished according to standard archival practice.

Suitable for

• Fine art watercolour painting and plein air sketches
• Illustration and graphic work requiring saturated red tones
• Glazing, layering and wash techniques
• Mixed-media pieces where watercolor is combined with ink, gouache or pastel
• Restoration work requiring stable, lightfast red pigments

Key specifications

• Colour family: Cadmium Red
• Product form: Watercolor in a tube
• Pigment concentration: High tinting strength for vivid colour
• Working properties: Suitable for washes, glazing, dry brush and mixed-media
• Lightfastness: Formulated for good permanence under normal display conditions
• Compatibility: Mixes with water and with other water-based media

How to use

Squeeze a small amount of SMARTMAX Cadmium Red 094 onto a palette and dilute with water to reach the desired transparency. For broad washes, load a large brush with diluted paint and apply in even strokes; for fine detail, use undiluted or slightly diluted paint straight from the tube. Allow each layer to dry before glazing or layering to avoid unwanted lifting. Clean brushes with water immediately after use.

Usage recommendations

Store the tube capped in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. For archival results, use on quality watercolor paper, allow adequate drying time between layers, and consider protective framing or varnishing where appropriate. Test mixtures on a scrap surface before applying to final work to ensure intended hue and transparency.