Granulating watercolors are wildly popular right now — but not all granulation is created equal. Today I’m taking a deep dive into the Granulation Metamorphoses set from Nevskaya Palitra White Nights, breaking it down by behavior, usefulness, and how these actually perform in real painting. This is a 12-color limited edition set, divided into three…
Watercolor News Report — January 2026
Hi everyone, and welcome to Watercolor News Report — your monthly roundup of what’s new in watercolor, from paint releases and pigment changes to research, exhibitions, and the art market. This week, we’re looking at brand updates from Daniel Smith, Schmincke, White Nights, Da Vinci, Holbein, and more, plus new discussions around lightfastness testing, major…


