The 14th International Urban Sketchers Symposium will be held in Toulouse, France from 15-18 July 2026. Visit John and Katherine at the Art Market and say hello!

There’s something unforgettable about sketching a city that seems to glow from within.

Toulouse, France, affectionately known as La Ville Rose O The Pink City, is famous for its warm terracotta architecture, rosy facades, and sunlit streets that shift from blush to burnt red as the light changes throughout the day. It’s no wonder the Simposio di Urban Sketchers continues to inspire artists from around the world to capture the personality of cities one sketch at a time.

For urban sketchers heading to Toulouse, or simply dreaming of painting pink cityscapes from wherever they are, DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine™ Watercolors offer colors perfectly suited to recreating the warmth, texture, and atmosphere of this iconic destination.

Here are six beautiful watercolors to bring the spirit of Toulouse to your sketchbook.

Soft, delicate, and beautifully granulating, Potter’s Pink is the whisper of weathered stone and faded plaster. This understated pink creates subtle texture that feels naturally at home in architectural studies. Use it to suggest sun-bleached walls, distant buildings, or soft atmospheric shadows that need just a touch of warmth.

Disponibile in: tubetti da 15 ml
Pigmento: PR 233 | Serie: 3
Resistenza alla luce: I – Eccellente
Trasparenza: Semitrasparente
Colorazione: 2-Bassa tendenza a macchiare
Granulazione: Granulare

A PrimaTek watercolor with extraordinary granulation, Pietranite autentica brings rich complexity to urban sketching. Its natural mineral character creates organic texture that mimics aged masonry, rough stucco, and centuries-old architectural surfaces. For sketchers who love letting the paint create part of the story, this color is pure magic.

Available In: 5ml tubes; 15ml tubes; Sticks
Pigmento: Piemontite autentica | Serie: 4
Resistenza alla luce: I – Eccellente
Trasparenza: Semitrasparente
Colorazione: 2-Bassa tendenza a macchiare
Granulazione: Granulare

Warm, earthy, and timeless, Terra rossa inglese captures the soul of terracotta cities. This grounded reddish hue is ideal for rooftops, brickwork, and architectural accents. It mixes beautifully with cooler tones for nuanced shadow work and helps establish that unmistakable European warmth.

Disponibile in: tubetti da 15 ml
Pigmento: PR 101 | Serie: 1
Resistenza alla luce: I – Eccellente
Trasparenza: Opaco
Colorazione: 1-Non macchiante
Granulazione: Granulare

Bold and confident, Rosso Veneziano Italiano delivers the deeper, richer side of urban architecture. Think sun-warmed rooftops, dramatic facades, and saturated architectural details that anchor a composition. This color adds strength and historical character to any city sketch.

Disponibile in: tubetti da 15 ml
Pigmento: PR 101 | Serie: 1
Resistenza alla luce: I – Eccellente
Trasparenza: Semitrasparente
Colorazione: 1-Non macchiante
Granulazione: Granulare

Glowing with warm orange-red energy, Terre Ercolano evokes ancient walls and Mediterranean sunlight. This expressive earth color is ideal when you want warmth with vibrancy, especially in facades catching afternoon light. It adds a sense of life and movement to architectural paintings.

Disponibile in: tubetti da 15 ml;
Pigmento: PBr 7, PR 101 | Serie: 2
Resistenza alla luce: I – Eccellente
Trasparenza: Semitrasparente
Colorazione: 2-Bassa tendenza a macchiare
Granulazione: Granulare

For the brighter, more playful side of pink city painting, Barriera corallina offers luminous warmth with a fresh contemporary feel. Perfect for capturing reflected light, colorful storefronts, floral accents, or unexpected pops of vibrancy, this color keeps your urban sketches energetic and joyful.

Disponibile in: tubetti da 15 ml;
Pigmento: PO 73, PW 6 | Serie: 1
Resistenza alla luce: Eccellente
Trasparenza: Semitrasparente
Colorazione: Non macchiante
Granulazione: Non granulante

One of the joys of the Urban Sketchers community is that inspiration travels with you. Whether you’re sketching in Toulouse during the Urban Sketchers Symposium in July or painting your own hometown café, these colors help capture the warmth, history, and atmosphere of places worth remembering.

Wherever you sketch, wherever you travel, bring the colors trusted by artists worldwide!

If you will be in Toulouse for the Symposium, we’d love to see you! Stop by the DANIEL SMITH booth to meet John and Katherine and sample our products!