The exceptional line of DANIEL SMITH Watercolors are Available in extra fine Watercolor sticks, Allowing you to both draw and Paint with your Watercolors! These Paints are a go-to for many Professional Watercolorists. With DANIEL SMITH Watercolor Sticks, Pigments are key. Made with pure Pigment and gum arabic, so the Paint releases easily with a wet brush. The vibrant, broad Color line offers unrivaled Quality and versatility. Experience the Quality of Color with DANIEL SMITH - manufactured in the Unites States! DANIEL SMITH Watercolor Sticks offer the same superior intensity as our Watercolor Paints with the convenience and portability of half pans. Each Watercolor Paint stick is about 3 full pans. A terrific value! They are packed with pure Pigment and produce vibrant, strong Color when wet. Or Use the DANIEL SMITH Watercolor Sticks dry to build Texture. All Watercolor Sticks are the same price regardless of what series (1. 2, 3, 4) they are, in the Watercolor tubes. For example, Sodalite Genuine is a series 4 in the Watercolor tubes, in the Watercolor Stick collection, it is the same price as the rest of the Watercolor Sticks. DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolor Sticks are a great way for Painters to get back in touch with drawing or for artists who typicAlly sketch to add Painterly Color. These Watercolor sticks are comfortable to hold and the tip can be sharpened for a more precise drawing tip. When sharpening, be sure to save the shavings, those are pure DANIEL SMITH Watercolor! You can add water to the shavings and turn them into liquid Paint in a smAll dish or container. The DANIEL SMITH Watercolor Sticks are a "pan in your hand", they are DANIEL SMITH Watercolor Paint shaped into stick form, baked, wrapped in a label and ready to draw and Paint!