In Russia, many great traditions in the fine arts date back to the time of the czars. In the 21st century, Yarka St. Petersburg Watercolor Pans are still manufactured using traditional materials and techniques, and with great care and craftsmanship. The color specialists who oversee Yarka production each have over 40 years of experience. All the pigments, including cobalt and cadmium pigments, are Russian-made in a factory that has been known for its quality for over a century. Unlike other watercolors which are made with the dry, compressed extrusion process, St. Petersburg Watercolors are liquid poured — a process preserving the integrity of each pigment and resulting in semi-moist pans that respond instantly to a wet brush. Certain colors in this line carry the ACMI CL label. They are Cadmium Lemon, Cadmium Orange, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Cadmium Red Light, Cobalt Blue, and Cobalt Blue Spectral. Professional Watercolor Set — The set is compact, in a neat plastic case, yet it contains the same broad palette of traditional colors that the great masters were using a century ago. It includes an ingenious plastic palate with ample mixing area, a printed color chart, and 24 pans, each one rated for lightfastness. Pans can be replaced individually to keep the set intact and complete. Click here to see list of colors. Extended 24 Full Pan Set — This set has the same plastic case as above, and includes 10 new colors that will add excitement to your color palette. Click here to see list of colors. Watercolor Master Set — This set offers 12 beautiful watercolors presented in an elegant slide top wood box. Click here to see list of colors. Sequel Watercolor Set — The third set in the series, Yarka professional watercolors is known for the similar color brillance between the wet and dry state. Made in St. Petersburg, Russia using the traditional liquid poured method that preserves the integrity of each pigment. Click here to see list of colors. |
