Handmade watercolor set of twelve individually wrapped half pans in a metal tin with two mixing surfaces, a color chart printed on Arches watercolor paper, and an artist grade pocket brush by Tintoretto size 6. This color collection is curated for maximum mixing range and versatility. It includes pairs of warm and cool primary colors, three natural earth colors, two greens and a convenience neutral.

The Classic 12 handmade watercolor set is packaged with original marbled paper by a Florentine artisan workshop.

Featuring the new Burnt sienna made from natural earth pigment from the historical quarry near Arcidosso, Monte Amiata. Though the historical quarry, known as ‘la sega,’ has long since closed, we now have special access to the stocks of this exceptional raw sienna, which is calcinated in small batches.

Lemon yellow (PY3) - Very good lightfastness

Indian yellow (PY110, PY154) - Excellent lightfastness

Vermilion red (PR255) - Excellent lightfastness

Permanent carmine (PV19) - Excellent lightfastness

Transparent cerulean (PB15:3) - Excellent lightfastness

Ultramarine blue, dark (PB29) - Excellent lightfastness

Chromium oxide (PG17) - Excellent lightfastness

Viridian hue (PG7, PB29) - Excellent lightfastness

Yellow ochre, Burgundy (PY43) - Excellent lightfastness

Burnt sienna, Mount Amiata (PBr7) - Excellent lightfastness

Burnt umber, dark (PBr7) - Excellent lightfastness

Payne's grey (PB15:1, PBk7, PV19) - Excellent lightfastness

Made by hand in Assisi, our watercolors are crafted according to a traditional recipe of raw pigments, gum arabic, local honey, rosemary essential oil and a wetting agent. This artisanal process creates a very pigmented and luminous paint that activates beautifully when wet.

A. Gallo Colors are 100% handmade. Pans may contain small imperfections like tiny bubbles and minor blemishes. This does not affect the quality of the paint and is a sign of the human touch that goes into making each and every unique pan!

Half pans present a choking hazard and are not intended for use by children. Please also keep out of reach of pets. A. Gallo Colors are all cadmium, cobalt, lead and mercury free.