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Dr. Ph. Martin's Hydrus Fine Art Watercolor, 0.5 oz, Set of 12 (Set 1)

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  • Set of 12, 0. 5 oz plastic bottles with droppers and mixing palette
  • Fine art quality watercolor with the same brilliance and permanence as traditional tubes
  • Brilliant, lightfast, transparent liquid watercolor for use on paper or canvas
  • 36 unique colors available across three different sets
  • Made in the USA
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Dr. Ph. Martin's Hydrus Fine Art Watercolor is lightfast, transparent, fine art quality watercolor in a plastic bottle. This liquid product delivers the same brilliance and permanency as traditional tube watercolors. Made from the finest artist pigments, Dr. Ph. Martin's Hydrus Fine Art Watercolor can be blended and intermixed while still maintaining the transparency and luminosity of the colors. Each set comes in a tray that doubles as a mixing palette and bottle holder, with space for a water cup and twelve individual mixing wells. Great for use in technical, calligraphy, fountain pens, and in airbrushes. Each set includes 12 different colors in 0. 5 oz (15 ml) plastic bottles with droppers and a custom mixing palette. Set 1 Colors: 1H Hansa Yellow Light, 2H Gamboge, 3H Brilliant Cad red, 4H Deep Red Rose, 5H Quinacridone Magenta, 6H Phthalo Green, 7H Phthalo Blue, 8H Ultramarine, 9H Cobalt Violet, 10H Venetian Brown, 11H Carbon Black, 12H Titanium White.

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    4.8 out of 5 stars
    787 global ratings
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    Customers praise these watercolors for their vibrant, dynamic color range and high quality, with one noting they're better than tube or hard palette watercolors. The paints are easy to use and mix, with a tiny drop going a long way, and customers find them well-priced and gorgeous. Regarding durability, while some customers find them non-fading, others report issues with them drying out.
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    67 customers mention color, 65 positive, 2 negative
    Customers appreciate the watercolors' vibrant and dynamic range of colors, with one customer noting their good dark values.
    These are great inks/paints to do watercolor with. They're vibrant and very bright. I don't need a lot of it to get the color I need....Read more
    I was very excited to try this product after reading the reviews. Beautiful colors! I would purchase again.Read more
    Easy to use, vibrant colors and affordable pricing. I'll never use anything else. I found my perfect paint set.Read more
    Great pigmentation, easy to use, a little goes a long way. Way better than tube or hard pallette watercolors.Read more
    35 customers mention quality, 35 positive, 0 negative
    Customers find these watercolors to be of high quality, with one customer noting they perform better than tube or hard palette alternatives.
    Awesome watercolors!! Very vibrant and has lots of pigments. Highly recommend!Read more
    These paints are great quality. Dry time is decent. Colors pop and blend well. And you don’t need to use a lot of paint as this stuff stretches....Read more
    These the by far the best watercolors i purchased so farRead more
    Great product.Read more
    20 customers mention mixability, 18 positive, 2 negative
    Customers find these watercolors easy to mix and appreciate that they blend beautifully, making them great for painting.
    These paints are great quality. Dry time is decent. Colors pop and blend well. And you don’t need to use a lot of paint as this stuff stretches....Read more
    ...Easy to use, easy to mix and dilute. We will be getting the other sets expensive but will not break the bankRead more
    ...wonderful to work with on mixed media projects as they flow & blend beautifully....Read more
    Great colours, vibrant and easy to mix.Read more
    19 customers mention ease of use, 18 positive, 1 negative
    Customers find these watercolors easy to work with, with one mentioning they are particularly suitable for use on 140 lb paper.
    Easy to use, vibrant colors and affordable pricing. I'll never use anything else. I found my perfect paint set.Read more
    ...They are extremely easy to use and mixing colours would be a breeze for a beginner....Read more
    ...The colors are bright and amazing. So easy to work with! LOVE!...Read more
    Fairly easy to use, colors very bright. Just takes some getting use to. Did not mix well with my standard water colors, had to use it seperately.Read more
    12 customers mention consistency, 12 positive, 0 negative
    Customers appreciate the paint's consistency, noting that a tiny drop goes a long way and provides nice control over the amount used.
    Great pigmentation, easy to use, a little goes a long way. Way better than tube or hard pallette watercolors.Read more
    Just love these. Very concentrated and easy to mix and dilute. Colors are great.Read more
    ...A little goes a long ways.Read more
    ...Much LESS water than your average tube paint, and still super concentrated. These are by far my favorite paints so far.Read more
    12 customers mention value for money, 9 positive, 3 negative
    Customers find the watercolors well priced.
    Totally worth the money awesome set of colors! Perfect for bright eye catching colors. Didn't realize how weak a brown could be but over all 100Read more
    Well priced. Arrived quickly. Went back to order for a fellow painter.Read more
    Expensive and hard to use if you don’t know what your doing. The color stains and doesn’t move like other water colors....Read more
    Beautiful colors! Lovely clear color, blends together fine, and worth the price!...Read more
    9 customers mention appearance, 9 positive, 0 negative
    Customers find the watercolors gorgeous.
    Beautiful and vibrant color. I'm having a great time experimenting with different combinations.Read more
    ...These watercolors are gorgeous, a tiny drop goes a long way since they are so concentrated. If you love watercolor, you will love these.Read more
    The pigments are absolutely gorgeous, and I love that you have more control over how much paint you use because of the eye dropper....Read more
    ...they behave slightly differently than tubes or pans, but they's absolutely beautiful....Read more
    9 customers mention durability, 5 positive, 4 negative
    Customers have mixed experiences with the watercolors' durability, with some finding them lasting and non-fading, while others report issues with them drying out and separating.
    ...they do take a little getting used to - once they are dry they are permanent and don't pick back up the way some watercolors do....Read more
    ...They do require a lot of shaking sometimes of the pigment has congealed, but the quality is excellent and they are pretty much the only lightfast...Read more
    ...Hydrus is a lightfast paint that is archival, meaning it won't fade on you....Read more
    The colors are wonderful and pigmented, but I had at least 3 come partially dried out. Not a huge deal, but not what I wanted.Read more
    Awesome for American traditional!
    5 out of 5 stars
    Awesome for American traditional!
    I used this to spit shade American traditional artwork for my tattooing portfolio! Turned out super clean, don’t blame the ink blame the artist haha!
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    • michael
      5.0 out of 5 stars Good set
      Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2025
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      These paints are great quality. Dry time is decent. Colors pop and blend well. And you don’t need to use a lot of paint as this stuff stretches. This kit should last quite a while if you’re not painting A LOT. I definitely recommend this set if you’re not trying to spend a fortune but also not sacrifice quality.
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    • TwoZees
      5.0 out of 5 stars My new watercolor obsession!
      Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2017
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      Watercolor is my favorite medium even though I do a wide variety of art. I've been a big fan of M. Graham paints for several years now and they're usually my go-to when I want to paint. I recently came across Sanajana's Art on Youtube/Facebook and after watching her paint I just knew I had to try these out. It's safe to say they meet and exceed all of my expectations!

      The colors are really rich and vibrant! The colors in this range are enough that you can mix virtually anything from them. There is a cool yellow, warm yellow, cool red, warm red, cool blue, warm blue, brown, and black. That would be a great starting set by itself, but it also includes white, green, purple, and a third pink/red color. My only complaints about the colors offered are that two of the reds look virtually identical by themselves - but they'll at least be useful for slightly different mixing options.

      I debated between the .5oz bottles and the 1oz bottles since the 1oz weren't much more expensive. I decided to play it safe and get these just in case I didn't like them. I think getting this set is just fine. I've finished an entire painting using no more than 2 drops of each color (other than maybe a couple extras where I was trying to get just the right mix), so I expect these "small" bottles will still last quite some time.

      I've used these on watercolor paper and in coloring books and they work beautifully in both. They work with regular brushes and water brushes. They seem to dry fairly fast so they do take a little getting used to - once they are dry they are permanent and don't pick back up the way some watercolors do. If you've used Inktense pencils/blocks these actually feel fairly similar to those once they are dry. At this point I don't think there's anything these vibrant paints can't do, so give them a try!
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    • BH
      5.0 out of 5 stars Reputable
      Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2025
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      I have yet to do more than dot test a couple colors for an abstract look having just received the sets as one of the colors had 'exploded' 'sharing' its ink during transit.
      Company gave an immediate positive response and when need, will order from them again.
      Beautiful colors.
      Looking forward to exploring the medium of ink art.
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    • C. Parker
      5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Quality
      Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2025
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      I was able to buy this set with my rewards from giving blood recently. I have all sorts of pans of watercolor, but had never used liquids before, so this is a treat. I just gave blood again, and will get another Amazon gift card, so another set of these in different hues will be a nice thing to have. An artist can never have too many art supplies!
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    • B. H. T.
      5.0 out of 5 stars I love the colors of Set 3
      Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2017
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      This is my second set of Hydrus Watercolors. I love the colors of Set 3, but I wanted some more true primaries and this set fit the bill. They do require a lot of shaking sometimes of the pigment has congealed, but the quality is excellent and they are pretty much the only lightfast option on the market. This is especially important to me, as a lettering artist, since most of my clients will be framing and displaying their purchases. These are easy to use, beautifully pigmented, and highly concentrated. Do be aware, though, that they function more like inks than watercolors in some respects, and therefore may stain brushes/paper/clothing. They also cannot always be lifted out of the paper like typical watercolors.

      Item arrived well packaged and on time. Would purchase again.
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    • Natalia
      5.0 out of 5 stars Calidad top
      Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2026
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      Excelente calidad y presentación. Justo lo que estaba buscando.
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    • Chloe P
      4.0 out of 5 stars good, depends
      Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2025
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      these are what the colors look like for me on arches hot pressed watercolor paper. if you want bright beautiful solid colors, get. if you want something that is easily blended and reactivated by water perhaps look for other options. I am happy with them personally but be warned they definitely dry quickly and fast if u start with pure pigment. start with more water if you want to blend
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      4.0 out of 5 stars
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      Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2025
      these are what the colors look like for me on arches hot pressed watercolor paper. if you want bright beautiful solid colors, get. if you want something that is easily blended and reactivated by water perhaps look for other options. I am happy with them personally but be warned they definitely dry quickly and fast if u start with pure pigment. start with more water if you want to blend
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    • Darlene
      5.0 out of 5 stars Perfection
      Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2024
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      Easy to use, vibrant colors and affordable pricing. I'll never use anything else. I found my perfect paint set.
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    • trydosha
      5.0 out of 5 stars Hasta el blanco es maravilloso
      Reviewed in Spain on October 12, 2025
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      Los colores son maravillosos incluso el blanco ☺️
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    • isabel
      5.0 out of 5 stars Colori brillanti e trasparenti, ma bisogna fare un po’ di pratica per usarli al meglio
      Reviewed in Italy on June 15, 2019
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      Il prodotto è arrivato nei tempi e ha soddisfatto le mie aspettative. La prima volta che li ho utilizzato sono rimasta un po’ perplessa perché li ho trovati poco trasparenti. In realtà se si dosa bene l’acqua puoi ottenere la stessa trasparenza degli acquerelli in pasticche. I colori sono brillanti e l’effetto può essere molto fresco. Sono soddisfatta.
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    • Karen
      5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality
      Reviewed in Australia on February 6, 2024
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      Highly pigmented, good quality product.
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    • Madeleine
      5.0 out of 5 stars Wunderbar!
      Reviewed in Germany on December 12, 2017
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      Wunderschöne leuchtende Farben. Ich bin begeistert, wie hoch pigmentiert diese Farben sind! Bis auf die Erdtöne lassen sich alle Farben unglaublich gleichmäßig verteilen, die Erdtöne selbst ergeben eine interessante Textur beim Trocknen, die sich perfekt für das Malen von Sand oder Holzmaserungen eignet. Und man braucht unglaublich wenig Farbe für ein Bild! Sie halten so lange. Bin begeistert. Habe mir auch die anderen beiden Sets gekauft.
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    • Client d'Amazon
      5.0 out of 5 stars Très bonne aquarelle liquide
      Reviewed in France on March 6, 2020
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      Super aquarelle liquide qui une fois sèche sur le papier ne se réactive pas à l'eau. En revanche, une fois cette aquarelle sèche sur la palette, très facile à réactiver à l'eau. Et les couleurs sont belles. Exactement ce qu'il me fallait ! 🙂
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    About this Item

    • Set of 12, 0. 5 oz plastic bottles with droppers and mixing palette
    • Fine art quality watercolor with the same brilliance and permanence as traditional tubes
    • Brilliant, lightfast, transparent liquid watercolor for use on paper or canvas
    • 36 unique colors available across three different sets
    • Made in the USA

    Product Description

    Dr. Ph. Martin's Hydrus Fine Art Watercolor is lightfast, transparent, fine art quality watercolor in a plastic bottle. This liquid product delivers the same brilliance and permanency as traditional tube watercolors. Made from the finest artist pigments, Dr. Ph. Martin's Hydrus Fine Art Watercolor can be blended and intermixed while still maintaining the transparency and luminosity of the colors. Each set comes in a tray that doubles as a mixing palette and bottle holder, with space for a water cup and twelve individual mixing wells. Great for use in technical, calligraphy, fountain pens, and in airbrushes. Each set includes 12 different colors in 0. 5 oz (15 ml) plastic bottles with droppers and a custom mixing palette. Set 1 Colors: 1H Hansa Yellow Light, 2H Gamboge, 3H Brilliant Cad red, 4H Deep Red Rose, 5H Quinacridone Magenta, 6H Phthalo Green, 7H Phthalo Blue, 8H Ultramarine, 9H Cobalt Violet, 10H Venetian Brown, 11H Carbon Black, 12H Titanium White.
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