Watercolour tube SMARTMAX 37 ml — Antwerp Blue 010

SMARTMAX Watercolour tube 37 ml in Antwerp Blue 010 is a professional artist-grade watercolor supplied in a squeezable tube for precise dispensing and controlled mixing. The pigment formulation is ready to use straight from the tube and is suitable for producing translucent washes, layered glazing and fine details. The 37 ml size balances studio convenience with portability, making it appropriate for both controlled work at an easel and outdoor sketching.

Advantages

The Antwerp Blue 010 offers a stable, lightfast pigment with smooth flow and even dispersion when mixed with water. Tube packaging preserves pigment quality, reduces waste and allows accurate color dosing. The paint re-wets easily from dried state, supports transparent layering and mixes predictably with other watercolors and mediums used in watercolor technique and mixed-media applications.

Suitable for

• Transparent washes and large-area glazing in traditional watercolor paintings
• Layered glazing and color mixing for landscapes, cityscapes and seascapes
• Fine detail work and controlled strokes using a fine brush
• Plein air painting where portable, squeezable tube packaging is required
• Mixed-media projects combining watercolor with ink, gouache highlights or light acrylic accents

Key specifications

• Product type: professional watercolor in tube
• Volume: 37 ml
• Colour: Antwerp Blue 010
• Formulation: water-mixable, transparent pigment suitable for glazing
• Packaging: squeezable metal/plastic tube for controlled dispensing
• Re-wettability: paints re-wet and lift with water after drying

How to use

To use, squeeze a small amount of Antwerp Blue 010 onto a palette and dilute with water to the desired intensity. Apply thin, even washes for transparent effects and allow layers to dry before glazing to avoid undesirable lifting. For fine details, use minimal dilution and a pointed brush; for broad washes, prepare a more diluted mixture and work quickly while the paper is slightly damp. Clean brushes and palette with water after use and store the tube sealed to maintain pigment quality.

Usage recommendations

Use on suitable watercolor paper with sufficient weight (200 gsm or higher recommended) for best results. Test mixing behavior with other colors and media on a scrap sheet before applying to the final work to ensure predictable transparency and color balance.