For me, the most important feature of watercolor paint is its transparency. The purity of pigments allows me to create sophisticated color mixing without fear of losing watercolor lightness. This is especially important with plein air workd when the paints mix quickly and intuitively. The traditional and unique DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolors give me the confidence that my artwork will be clean and bright, no matter how complex a mix I have used. That’s why my dot sample set includes mostly transparent colors. Discovering DANIEL SMITH has elevated my feelings about watercolor to a completely different level.   —Michael Solovyev