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Meet our founder – Dan Smith
“It’s so important for artists to have access to products that increase their ability to express themselves and create beauty. I was never entirely motivated by making money; it has always been about making art. Art is a virtuous endeavor and deserves our respect.”
Our Brand Ambassadors
Our relationships with artists around the world are at the heart of our company’s core values and success.
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Dino Pajao
Cindy Briggs
Thomas W Schaller
Gonzalo Vargas
Sandor Szikszai
Inspiration From Around The World!
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“You give our customers knowledge. Everyone is on fire for DANIEL SMITH, with a renewed passion for water media – thank you!”
Joseph
“I love all your gorgeous watercolours and I appreciate John’s weekly discussions with all the creative artists who generously share their knowledge.”
Shelley
“I love traveling with my DANIEL SMITH Dot Cards, just in case I need that ONE color not in my palette!”
Karen
“Your programs have helped me understand colors more than all of the classes I have taken.”
Mary O
“John Cogley is consistently enthusiastic when talking with artists about his products – he genuinely feels the joy!”
Sanjay D
“I appreciate being able to connect with the company’s history and work ethic, which creates the experience of family.”
Anna Marie
“I’m delighted to be part of Daniel Smith’s feeling of family.”
Angela
“Daniel Smith is all about the people – those they serve and those they involve in their process.”
Anna
“Thank you Dan and John! It is wonderful to see the passion behind the label.”
Caroline
“Thank you for inspiring me, teaching me, making me smile, and bringing something back to me I thought I’d lost – passion.”
Nicole
“Your weekly sessions with artists from all over the world…often compel me to try new ideas and products in my sketchbooks. Thank you!”
Marge from Florida
“A great workshop…well organized and very interesting. I was fascinated with the mineral stones, technical brochures and color charts. And the best part was getting to play with the paints.”
Karen
“Daniel Smith Masking Fluid offers flexibility and creativity with control…precision and artistry are restored…the best!”
Janice
“Walnut Ink is delicious, with beautiful depth of colour.”
Lyn E.
“I enjoy the international artist demos on Zoom, especially the wide range of painting styles. I’m delighted to see their work on your site. I’m a fan of DANIEL SMITH Watercolors.”
Nina
“I am often asked how I achieve such brilliant color and clarity in my work, and I always answer DANIEL SMITH!”
Carmen from the USA
“The widest selection of unique colors…the paint’s quality naturally elevates my work. I love to see their colors dance with water!”
Ethel from the Philippines
“DANIEL SMITH colours are very rich and vibrant…they give the artist an inner joy that is unparalleled and very satisfying.”
Rajat from India
“DANIEL SMITH watercolors provide the music in my work. Their rich colors delight and inspire me, making my brush dance as I respond to my subject.”
Stella from the USA
“I love the incredible variety of colours…being able to rely on Daniel Smith’s quality is a major component of a successful work of art.”
Angus from Scotland
“I absolutely love your new website and the way you’ve displayed color swatches, especially the side by side swatches. Well done!”
Susan from the USA
“The new website is fantastic! So clean, so fast to load and easy to navigate. Love the content, particularly putting the color charts up front.”
Laurin from the USA
“I love your paints, so magical and the minerals are exquisite. I am newer to watercolour and I fell in love with your vast array of colour and your featured artists.”
Judith from Canada
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