Art Spectrum® Permanent Mauve is a violet colour on the cooler side of the spectrum. Mauve was discovered in England in 1856 by Sir William Perkin, it originates from a lake pigment.
In accordance with proven traditional methods of production, all Art Spectrum Artists’ Watercolours are carefully stone milled to enhance the individual brilliance of each selected permanent pigment and to maximise its handling qualities. Successful watercolours depend on selecting the best quality paper, the permanence and brilliance of the pigments and the use of a wide variety of quality brushes.
