Watercolour – A sumptuous violet made from Perylene (PV29), this colour is valued for its moody depth, semi-transparent luminosity, and medium staining strength. It flows smoothly without granulation but may display a gentle flocculation, where pigment particles loosely gather to create soft, organic textures in washes.

Artists sometimes notice a delicate yellowish sheen forming on the dried surface. This is a normal characteristic of the pigment and results from subtle settling and stabilization dynamics. Pigment dispersions rely on balance between wetting, separation, and stabilization. When particles settle or flocculate, light can refract differently across the surface, occasionally producing faint warm reflections. Far from a flaw, this sheen adds complexity and optical interest, without affecting the paint’s excellent lightfastness or durability.

With its balance of smooth handling, expressive texture, and intriguing optical effects, Perylene Violet is a versatile choice for both controlled glazing and atmospheric washes, offering artists a pigment that is as stable as it is richly characterful.

WATERCOLOUR Series 3

Perylene Violet

(No. 307)

Watercolour – A sumptuous violet made from Perylene (PV29), this colour is valued for its moody depth, semi-transparent luminosity, and medium staining strength. It flows smoothly without granulation but may display a gentle flocculation, where pigment particles loosely gather to create soft, organic textures in washes.

Artists sometimes notice a delicate yellowish sheen forming on the dried surface. This is a normal characteristic of the pigment and results from subtle settling and stabilization dynamics. Pigment dispersions rely on balance between wetting, separation, and stabilization. When particles settle or flocculate, light can refract differently across the surface, occasionally producing faint warm reflections. Far from a flaw, this sheen adds complexity and optical interest, without affecting the paint’s excellent lightfastness or durability.

With its balance of smooth handling, expressive texture, and intriguing optical effects, Perylene Violet is a versatile choice for both controlled glazing and atmospheric washes, offering artists a pigment that is as stable as it is richly characterful.