Watercolour Paint SMARTMAX Cotman 21 ml — Gamboge Hue 266

SMARTMAX Cotman watercolour in a 21 ml tube, Gamboge Hue 266, is a transparent artist-grade watercolor formulated for washes, glazing and detailed work. This single-pigment hue provides consistent pigment flow from the tube, allowing controlled mixing on the palette and predictable layering on paper. The formulation is suitable for a range of watercolor techniques used in illustration, sketching, studies and fine art.

Advantages

The Gamboge Hue offers strong tinting strength and transparent staining behaviour that supports both broad washes and fine detail. In a 21 ml tube, the paint maintains even viscosity for reliable extrusion and palette handling. Its consistent color and predictable rewetting properties make it suitable for multi-layer glazing, lifting and controlled blending without unexpected shifts in tone.

Suitable for

• Landscape and botanical washes requiring warm yellow tones
• Illustration and sketching where transparent layering is needed
• Fine art studies and watercolour glazing techniques
• Mixing on palette to create warm greens, oranges and muted hues

Key specifications

• Format: 21 ml metal tube for controlled dispensing
• Colour type: Transparent warm yellow (Gamboge Hue)
• Working properties: Good flow, predictable rewetting and glazing
• Application: Suitable for washes, glazing, layering and details on watercolor paper

How to use

Squeeze a small amount of Gamboge Hue onto a palette and dilute with water to achieve the desired transparency for washes or stronger pigment for details. Apply successive thin layers, allowing drying between glazes to build depth without disturbing lower layers. For fine lines and details, use less water and a finer brush. If lifting is required, use a damp brush or clean, damp cloth on the still-damp paint to remove pigment selectively.

Usage recommendations

Use high-quality cold-press or hot-press watercolor paper for best handling of washes and glazing. Test mixing ratios on scrap paper to determine tinting strength and to prevent unintended colour shifts when combining Gamboge Hue with other pigments. Store the tube capped and away from extreme temperatures to preserve consistency.