Unboxing a Special Delivery… ESSEE Watercolors!

I just noticed they are hsving a 40% off sale now throught August 6th 2026 https://www.esseecolors.com/ Vintage hand clips: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MGKJDXZ/... Essee Pigment information Livio Blu Indigo Istasis: Livio Blu is a unique, handmade professional watercolor produced by Essee Colors using a traditional, natural blend.Pigment and CompositionNatural Ingredients: It is crafted using a historic formulation of natural indigo derived from the plant Isatis tinctoria (traditionally known as woad).Soot Component: The natural blue pigment is combined with eco-friendly wood soot sourced locally from village ovens to add depth.Binder Base: Like all shades in the Essee Earth & Essence line, it uses a 100% natural binder of acacia resin (gum arabic), organic honey, glycerin, and spring water.Color CharacteristicsAppearance: Livio Blu acts as a deep, smoky blue in concentrated applications. Dilution: It is specifically named "Livio" due to its distinctively pale, delicate, and airy appearance when heavily diluted with water.Lightfastness InformationBecause it relies entirely on natural indigo (Isatis tinctoria) and organic wood soot, this color behaves differently than synthetic modern alternatives.Natural plant-derived indigos are universally classified by pigment databases as fairly lightfast to fugitive over long-term, direct UV exposure compared to synthetic minerals. Essee Colors tests every handmade professional watercolor for lightfastness in appropriate laboratories before adding them to their official line of over 60 natural and mineral-based shades.Lightfast Testing and FormulationNatural Ingredients: Paints use a binder base of acacia resin (gum arabic), organic honey, glycerin, spring water, and clove essence.Pigment Sources: Artist-grade pigments are sourced globally from proven restoration and mineral suppliers across Europe, South America, and Asia (such as Maya Indigo).Verification: Each batch and individual pigment formulation undergoes consistency and light-stability evaluations to ensure archival quality. You can view current product offerings and pigment availability directly on the Essee Colors Official Website. #art #painting #watercolor #colors #swatching #arthaul #artsupplieshaul #handmadewatercolor #essee #esseeartandessence Honorable mention ‪@lilymoonart‬ ❤️❤️