Schmincke

Schmincke is a German manufacturer of artists’ colours with a history dating back to 1881. The company was founded by chemists Josef Horadam and Hermann Schmincke, who began developing oil colours based on formulas from Professor Cesare Mussini. Today, Schmincke is a well-known name among artists around the world and offers an extensive range of watercolours, oil colours, acrylics, gouache, pastels and painting mediums.

Schmincke is particularly renowned for its artists’ colours and extensive expertise in pigments and colour production. The range includes colours for a variety of techniques and levels of experience, from professional artists’ colours to series suitable for students and anyone looking to develop their painting.

One of Schmincke’s best-known ranges is HORADAM AQUARELL. These professional watercolours are characterised by carefully selected pigments, high colour intensity and an extensive choice of shades. The production of the watercolour pans is distinctive too. HORADAM pans are filled with liquid watercolour in several stages and allowed to dry between each filling. The result is a compact pan containing plenty of colour, which is easily reactivated with water and lasts a long time.

Schmincke HORADAM is available in both tubes and half pans and can be purchased individually or in ready-made watercolour sets. For those looking for a more affordable introduction to Schmincke watercolours, there is also Akademie Aquarell.

More than 140 years after it was founded, Schmincke continues to develop and manufacture artists’ colours in Germany. The combination of traditional colour production, carefully selected raw materials and continuous product development has made Schmincke an established choice for professional artists and anyone who places high demands on their materials.

At Pen Store, you’ll find a wide range of Schmincke artists’ colours and painting materials. Explore Schmincke watercolours, painting mediums and other products for watercolour, oil and acrylic painting.