Phthalo Turquoise; One of my favorite colors from DANIEL SMITH because of how powerful it is. I love that it can create almost transparent washes, and then, with the next brushstroke, a strong, intense color that’s difficult to lift.

Yes, Phthalo Turquoise is a deep blue-green pigment with a reddish undertone, intense, vibrant, and very popular among watercolorists around the world.

Ideal for flowers, backgrounds, and skies. It has the perfect darkness of an aurora borealis.

• It’s a Phthalo pigment, which means it’s very intense and highly transparent.
• It has a bright, fresh blue-green hue.
• It’s highly pigmented, so it’s recommended to use it sparingly.
• It’s a lightfast pigment, meaning it won’t fade over time.
  (Lightfastness I = Excellent.)
• High staining: I did a test with the wet pigment and it does not lift completely.

It does not granulate, which is why I decided to try a salt effect with it—look at the beauty you can achieve.

• It’s similar to Phthalo Blue Turquoise, but with a greener tone.
• It’s more intense and vibrant than Viridian green.
• It’s more transparent than Chromium Green Oxide.

Favorite combinations

• With Jaune Brilliant No 1: creates a beautiful, fresh, natural green.

• With Alizarin Crimson: creates an interesting, vibrant contrast.
• With earth tones: adds depth and warmth to your mixes.

• With Titanium White: creates a misty or atmospheric effect.

• Use a soft, damp brush to apply the pigment.

• Adjust the water ratio to control color intensity.
• Experiment with different techniques, such as washes or layering, to achieve interesting effects.

I hope you find this information useful. Enjoy experimenting with Phthalo Turquoise.