Daniel Smith Watercolour Ground

Daniel Smith Watercolour Ground opens new possibilities for watercolor artists. This archival-quality medium creates a soft, absorbent surface with a texture similar to cold-press paper. As a result, you can paint on wood, metal, glass, plastic, ceramic, and more.

Apply it with a brush in thin, even layers. After curing for 24 hours, the surface becomes watercolor-ready. Moreover, it supports lifting and scrubbing without damaging the substrate. Artists use it to rescue flawed paintings, cover mistakes, or prep unconventional surfaces.

Available in six colours—Titanium White, Buff Titanium, Mars Black, Iridescent Gold, Pearlescent White, and Transparent—it offers creative flexibility. The transparent version lets underlying textures like wood grain or decorative paper show through.

Additionally, it works well with acrylic paints and inks, making it ideal for mixed media. Whether you’re prepping a canvas, customizing a journal cover, or layering over collage, this ground delivers consistent results.

Key Benefits:

• Converts non-paper surfaces for watercolor use
• Archival, acid-free, and absorbent
• Available in six colours and two sizes
• Supports lifting, scrubbing, and corrections
• Compatible with acrylics and inks