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Customers like the color, quality, texture, richness, transparency and brightness of the paint. For example, they mention it's a wonderful pigment, mixes lovely with other colors and that it'll glow when thinned. That said, opinions are mixed on usability.
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96 customers mention91 positive5 negative
Customers are satisfied with the color of the paint. They mention that it has a very rich color, wonderful pigment, and beautiful shade of red. The paint is smooth, thick, and mixes lovely with other colors. Some say that it's the most vibrant gold ever, and that Daniel Smith watercolor paints are the best. It can produce cool tones and beautiful warm tones, and it lights up to a nice soft pink.
"Rich, deep color. Once again, Daniel Smith has created a wonderful pigment." Read more
"This is a dark and fiery orange, I like it a lot." Read more
32 customers mention31 positive1 negative
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the paint. They mention that it is a professional grade, has wonderful pigment, and is highly recommended to any artist.
"...of these Quinacridone pigments is astounding, and how forgiving they are to new painters with a tendency to overwork is inestimable...." Read more
"Daniel Smith is my favorite watercolor paint. Professional grade. Wonderful pigment." Read more
"...Definitely good quality - when it dries out on my pallet I just spritz it with a little water and it reconstitutes perfectly - unlike many of the..." Read more
"...This is one of the top watercolor paint brands and is highly recommended to any artist whether just beginning your watercolor journey or are a..." Read more
9 customers mention9 positive0 negative
Customers are satisfied with the texture of the paint. They mention that it has a smooth texture, a wonderful creamy consistency, and a velvety finish. Some reviewers also mention that the paint is hard as cement.
"A good rich color for landscapes. So smooth and it stays fresh a really long time." Read more
"This paint goes onto the paper so beautifully and is such a lovely texture...." Read more
"...It's really velvety and mixes great. I can mix it with a lower quality blue & end up with really rich purples. It lightens to a nice soft pink...." Read more
"Love this color! It’s smooth, thick and mixes lovely with other colors." Read more
7 customers mention7 positive0 negative
Customers are satisfied with the richness of the paint. They mention that it is a really nice quinacridone, lively and vibrant. Customers are also impressed with the great granulation and color quality. They say it is an amazing addition to their pallet.
"Rich, deep color. Once again, Daniel Smith has created a wonderful pigment." Read more
"...I am amazed how natural my fruits, vegetables, flowers, etc. look compared to yellow ochre...." Read more
"...So I picked this up to see whats it all about. It's a really nice quinacridone. Nice and bright very transparent...." Read more
"...Gorgeous and creamy rich gold. I did not achieve quite the same effect with Amazonite Genuine as the well-published images show...." Read more
6 customers mention6 positive0 negative
Customers are satisfied with the transparency of the paint. They mention it's transparent when thin, has a lovely creamy transparency, and is astounding for new painters.
"...The transparency of these Quinacridone pigments is astounding, and how forgiving they are to new painters with a tendency to overwork is..." Read more
"...VERY satisfied with this one, and I was surprised at the transparency, and it makes for great washes. Would definitely recommend...." Read more
"...This color is so vibrant, and has a lovely creamy transparency. It almost glows!..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the brightness of the paint. They mention that it retains its brightness even when mixed with other colors, glows, and is more reflective than other brands.
"...It's a really nice quinacridone. Nice and bright very transparent. I'd pick it up before they disappear lol" Read more
"...They are smooth and the pigment is excellent. The color goes on and dries bright. I also love the fact that they're made in Oregon...." Read more
"retains its brightness even when mixed with other colors" Read more
5 customers mention5 positive0 negative
Customers say the paint blends great and blends beautifully with other paints.
"...look compared to yellow ochre. It blends so much better with lemon yellow, cadmium yellow, etc...." Read more
"...Also blends beautifully with other paints." Read more
"...It's really velvety and mixes great. I can mix it with a lower quality blue & end up with really rich purples. It lightens to a nice soft pink...." Read more
"...every single thing about their watercolors, including how well they mix with others. You will not be disappointed in this brand." Read more
6 customers mention3 positive3 negative
Customers are mixed about the usability of the paint. Some mention it's a delight to use, very popular, and has many uses, while others say it'll never dry.
"I love the beautiful full color of this paint. So many uses and I am enjoying it very much." Read more
"...Completely unusable. Beware the quin pink!" Read more
"The Quinacridone colors are pure and bright. What a delight to use. I think it is more reflective than other brands." Read more
"i buy alot of daniel smith but this one is useless as it hard as concrete...." Read more
Confession: My first name is Ruby, and I have had a lifelong love affair with shades of red. From burnt orange to crimson to maroon, I love them all. But Scarlet, that gorgeous warm shade of red makes me the happiest of all. Its like liquid fire (that doesn't burn), or like Michigan maple leaves in autumn, or that perfect moment at sunset when it looks like the sky might turn molten, or the glimmer of garnet chips in sunlight on a beach (I actually walked on a beach of garnets once - it was a real, if transient and rare, thing).Clearly, I am biased. I love rich earthy, firey reds. And Quinacridone Burnt Scarlet is just soooo lovely. Unfortunately my photo above just didn't capture its richness at all. *sigh* But it gives you some idea of what Daniel Smith's QBS offers.Paired with Quinacridone Gold (which is minutely swatched above) and Quin. Burnt Orange, I have been basking in all the warm brilliance that DS's Quinacridone pigments can offer. I can layer them, glaze upon glaze, without mud. I can lift them beautifully, they move wet in wet predictably and freely, they dry without losing a ton of their brilliance (though scarlet loses the most in drying shift I think, purely anecdotally). They blend into this complete range from yellow to fiery reds together with one another seamlessly, while also playing well with pretty much every other pigment I have tried them with.In a way, I am glad I missed out on the original Quin. Gold (PO49) because I imagine the heartbreak must be intense, but learning on this new blend (PO48+PY150) is probably a big reason I am addicted to watercolor painting now.The transparency of these Quinacridone pigments is astounding, and how forgiving they are to new painters with a tendency to overwork is inestimable.I know they are not "traditional" pigments per se, but at this point in my painting practice, I could not do without any of them. I can't wait to try more paintings with Quin Burnt Scarlet specifically just to see what sort of things I might achieve with it over time.I highly recommend ANY ONE of these Daniel Smith Quinacridone colors. Any one!
Confession: My first name is Ruby, and I have had a lifelong love affair with shades of red. From burnt orange to crimson to maroon, I love them all. But Scarlet, that gorgeous warm shade of red makes me the happiest of all. Its like liquid fire (that doesn't burn), or like Michigan maple leaves in autumn, or that perfect moment at sunset when it looks like the sky might turn molten, or the glimmer of garnet chips in sunlight on a beach (I actually walked on a beach of garnets once - it was a real, if transient and rare, thing).
Clearly, I am biased. I love rich earthy, firey reds. And Quinacridone Burnt Scarlet is just soooo lovely. Unfortunately my photo above just didn't capture its richness at all. *sigh* But it gives you some idea of what Daniel Smith's QBS offers.
Paired with Quinacridone Gold (which is minutely swatched above) and Quin. Burnt Orange, I have been basking in all the warm brilliance that DS's Quinacridone pigments can offer. I can layer them, glaze upon glaze, without mud. I can lift them beautifully, they move wet in wet predictably and freely, they dry without losing a ton of their brilliance (though scarlet loses the most in drying shift I think, purely anecdotally). They blend into this complete range from yellow to fiery reds together with one another seamlessly, while also playing well with pretty much every other pigment I have tried them with.
In a way, I am glad I missed out on the original Quin. Gold (PO49) because I imagine the heartbreak must be intense, but learning on this new blend (PO48+PY150) is probably a big reason I am addicted to watercolor painting now.
The transparency of these Quinacridone pigments is astounding, and how forgiving they are to new painters with a tendency to overwork is inestimable.
I know they are not "traditional" pigments per se, but at this point in my painting practice, I could not do without any of them. I can't wait to try more paintings with Quin Burnt Scarlet specifically just to see what sort of things I might achieve with it over time.
I highly recommend ANY ONE of these Daniel Smith Quinacridone colors. Any one!
5.0 out of 5 stars
I LOVE this paint!
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2021
Confession: My first name is Ruby, and I have had a lifelong love affair with shades of red. From burnt orange to crimson to maroon, I love them all. But Scarlet, that gorgeous warm shade of red makes me the happiest of all. Its like liquid fire (that doesn't burn), or like Michigan maple leaves in autumn, or that perfect moment at sunset when it looks like the sky might turn molten, or the glimmer of garnet chips in sunlight on a beach (I actually walked on a beach of garnets once - it was a real, if transient and rare, thing).
Clearly, I am biased. I love rich earthy, firey reds. And Quinacridone Burnt Scarlet is just soooo lovely. Unfortunately my photo above just didn't capture its richness at all. *sigh* But it gives you some idea of what Daniel Smith's QBS offers.
Paired with Quinacridone Gold (which is minutely swatched above) and Quin. Burnt Orange, I have been basking in all the warm brilliance that DS's Quinacridone pigments can offer. I can layer them, glaze upon glaze, without mud. I can lift them beautifully, they move wet in wet predictably and freely, they dry without losing a ton of their brilliance (though scarlet loses the most in drying shift I think, purely anecdotally). They blend into this complete range from yellow to fiery reds together with one another seamlessly, while also playing well with pretty much every other pigment I have tried them with.
In a way, I am glad I missed out on the original Quin. Gold (PO49) because I imagine the heartbreak must be intense, but learning on this new blend (PO48+PY150) is probably a big reason I am addicted to watercolor painting now.
The transparency of these Quinacridone pigments is astounding, and how forgiving they are to new painters with a tendency to overwork is inestimable.
I know they are not "traditional" pigments per se, but at this point in my painting practice, I could not do without any of them. I can't wait to try more paintings with Quin Burnt Scarlet specifically just to see what sort of things I might achieve with it over time.
I highly recommend ANY ONE of these Daniel Smith Quinacridone colors. Any one!
This red is absolutely gorgeous on its own. But I still love mixing with it. It is probably my favorite red for mixing. It can produce cool tones and beautiful warm tones. I use it for skin-tones (from the really dark to really light), flowers, abstract paintings. I use it in literally every painting. I LOVE it. I haven't used my Quinacridone Rose as much since I got this color. A must-have in any of my palettes!
Never used Daniel Smith for watercolour painting and was a bit sceptical as the brand’s a bit pricey for a student / new amateur. But it really is superb, strong, creamy paint and quinacridone burnt orange is definitely up there with the most useful and most used in my palette.