Holbein

Holbein Artists Watercolor 15ml Vandyke Brown W339 Professional Grade Transparent Earth Brown Paint Tube

Why you'll like it

  • High Precision Control — Formulated without ox-gall or animal by-products to prevent the pigment from rushing across wet paper, offering exceptional brush handling.
  • Rich Color Depth — Delivers concentrated deep dark tones that transition into a warm golden-brown undertone when diluted with water.
  • Superior Permanence — Features excellent lightfastness and a permanent rating to ensure your artwork preserves its brilliance over time.
  • Smooth Palette Stability — Dries smoothly inside palette wells without cracking, chipping, or molding for reliable daily studio use.

Product details

Description

Elevate your watercolor painting with the Holbein Artists Watercolor in Vandyke Brown. Designed for professional artists and illustrators, this European-style transparent watercolor blends high-grade pigments with a smooth, creamy consistency without the use of animal by-products, ox-gall, or synthetic dispersing agents.

Because it lacks ox-gall, the pigment stays stable on your brush and paper rather than rushing across wet surfaces, giving you unmatched brush control and precision for fine details, lettering, and intricate scrolling. In concentrated form, it delivers rich, deep dark tones, while dilution reveals a warm golden-brown undertone with lovely natural granulation.

Sourced directly as an authentic import, this professional-grade watercolor dries smoothly inside palette wells without cracking, chipping, or molding, ensuring long-lasting performance for your creative masterpieces.

How to use

  1. Squeeze a small amount of moist watercolor paint onto your palette.
  2. Wet your brush with water and mix it into the paint to achieve your desired consistency and transparency.
  3. Apply directly to watercolor paper for fine details, washes, or layered color mixing.

Ingredients

Gum Arabic, Natural Brown Pigment NBr8, Water, Preservatives

As printed by the brand. Check the pack label if you have an allergy.

Specifications

BrandHolbein
EAN4900669033394
Ships fromUSA (sourced directly), checked in Navi Mumbai
Sold byDropy.in

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FAQs

What is Holbein Vandyke Brown watercolor made of?

It is a professional-grade, semi-transparent earth brown watercolor formulated with high-grade NBr8 pigment and a gum arabic binder. It is manufactured without ox-gall or animal by-products to ensure optimal brush control.

Does this watercolor contain ox-gall?

No, Holbein watercolor paints are crafted without ox-gall or synthetic dispersing agents. This unique formulation allows the paint to stay put rather than rushing across wet paper.

Is Holbein Vandyke Brown lightfast and permanent?

Yes, this professional watercolor features an excellent lightfastness rating and is classified as permanent, ensuring your artwork remains vibrant and resistant to fading over time.

Are these imported USA products authentic on Dropy India?

Yes, Dropy sources all its premium beauty, skincare, and art supplies directly from authorized channels in the USA, ensuring you receive 100% authentic and genuine products.

How does Vandyke Brown behave when diluted?

When used in concentrated form, it produces deep, dark, and rich tones. When diluted with water, it shifts into a lovely warm golden-brown undertone with natural granulating properties.

How long will delivery take?

Most orders arrive in 15–20 days: we source each product directly from the USA, check it at our Navi Mumbai warehouse and pack it on video. Items marked Dropy Express ship from our India warehouse and arrive in 3–5 days.

Is cash on delivery available?

Full cash on delivery is available all over India on Dropy Express items. For other orders from ₹2,499 to ₹15,000 you can use Partial COD: pay 25% online now and the rest in cash on delivery.

Are your products genuine?

Yes. Every product is 100% authentic, sourced directly from the USA, quality-checked and packed on video at our Navi Mumbai warehouse.

What if my order arrives damaged or wrong?

Write to us at [email protected] as soon as it arrives. Damaged, wrong or not as described, our Buyer Protection gives you a full refund. The details are in our Return, Refund & Cancellation Policy.

Is delivery free?

Delivery is free on orders from ₹1,499. Below that a ₹79 delivery fee applies.