Water-based Designers Gouache paint tube, SMARTMAX Violet, 14 ml

SMARTMAX Designers Gouache in Brilliant Violet is a dark purple, opaque water-based paint offered in a 14 ml tube. Formulated for illustration, design and mixed-media work, this matt gouache delivers strong tinting strength, smooth pigment-rich application and rewettable properties that allow adjustments after drying. It is suitable for creating flat, opaque colour areas and pairing with transparent watercolours for layered effects.

Advantages

This opaque matt gouache provides high covering power and consistent, even colour with a smooth finish. Its formulation is rewettable, so dried paint can be reworked with water; the pigment concentration gives reliable tinting qualities for mixing and colour matching. The small 14 ml tube is convenient for studio use and for artists who need a compact, portable supply of a vivid violet tone.

Suitable for

• Illustrations and graphic design work
• Mixed-media and fine art painting
• Colour studies, mock-ups and commercial art
• Paper and board surfaces in controlled studio conditions

When it may not be suitable

Because this is an opaque, matt gouache it is not designed to produce translucent washes typical of traditional watercolours. It may not be the best choice for outdoor, heavy-duty or permanently exposed applications without proper protection, as gouache can be sensitive to abrasion and moisture unless sealed.

Key specifications

• Formulation: water-based opaque gouache
• Finish: matt
• Volume: 14 ml tube
• Colour: Brilliant (dark) violet
• Reworkable when wet and rewettable after drying
• Suitable substrates: paper and board

How to use

Squeeze a small amount from the tube onto a palette and dilute with clean water to achieve the desired opacity or flow. Apply with brushes suited to gouache and allow layers to dry between applications for crisp edges. For mixing, combine with other opaque tones in the SMARTMAX Designers range; you can also layer transparent watercolours beneath or over the matt gouache for varied effects. Clean brushes with water immediately after use.

What to consider before purchase

• Opaque, matt finish — not for transparent wash effects
• Intended for controlled studio use on paper or board
• Small 14 ml tube — suitable for testing, study or limited projects

Usage recommendations

Use on heavyweight, sized paper or illustration board for best results. Allow each layer to dry fully before overpainting and protect finished work with a suitable fixative or varnish if it will be handled or exposed to moisture.