5 reasons to try Aquarylic Color
1 Colors that make your art glow
Aquarylic Color does without fillers and without unnecessary binders – what is in the jar is pure, highly concentrated pigment. That means high luminosity, plenty of transparency and a sheen like oil, yet water-based.
- Deep color effect
- Radiant colors, even when heavily thinned
- Glazes and layering techniques without loss of quality
Quality grades compared
Not all artists’ paint is the same. Broadly, there are three categories:
- Studio quality: often contains a lot of binder and fillers to keep costs down. The colors look less brilliant and often turn dull in mixes.
- Fine artist quality: more pigment and therefore more brilliance, but often with fillers that dampen the luminosity.
- Finest artist quality: high pigment purity, a high yield and lasting brilliance.
Aquarylic Color falls into the artist-quality category.
2 Pure pigments for clear mixes
Many paints contain white pigments that make mixes dull. Aquarylic Color carries the full strength of the pigment – for brilliant, intense shades.
- Luminous colors without a grey veil
- Mixes stay clear and strong
- Color intensity is kept in every layer
3 Goes a long way – you need less paint
Thanks to its high pigment density, Aquarylic Color goes a particularly long way. The paints are highly concentrated and therefore last a long time.
- Use less paint, paint for longer
- Still intense even when heavily thinned
- Restock less often
4 Finely ground pigments
Our pigments go through an elaborate grinding process for a very fine grain. The result: even paint layers, smooth glazes and no lumps.
- Soft transitions without hard edges
- Smooth paint surfaces
- Depth in every layer
5 Lightfast and fairly priced
Our paints are lightfast. As for the price: we produce in artist quality and price fairly and transparently.
- Colors that last without fading
- Artist quality at a reasonable price
For everyone who wants to create luminous art
Aquarylic Color Starter Set
Reviews come from customers after a confirmed purchase (Loox) or are verified by Trusted Shops.- 5 primary colors in 120 ml: Titanium White, Lemon Yellow, Quinacridone Magenta, Phthalo Blue Cyan, Deep Black
- PDF guide: mixing colors and creative possibilities
- Video course (1.5 hours): “Aquarylic Color: Endless Possibilities with the Primary Colors”
Artist quality: highly pigmented, lightfast, fluid and creamy, transparent to semi-transparent and waterproof.
€84,00Single prices instead of €133,00incl. VAT, plus shipping
Here Angelika explains what to expect from the course
Frequently asked questions
Isn’t Aquarylic Color just liquid acrylic paint?
No. Aquarylic Color is not acrylic paint “made a bit thinner”, it is a medium of its own in artist quality. The big difference lies in the formulation: we deliberately leave out fillers entirely. That way the color effect is not shaped by extenders, but by the pigment alone. This is exactly what makes Aquarylic Color so free-flowing, so brilliant and so remarkably luminous.
Why is the paint so fluid?
The fluid consistency of Aquarylic Color is intentional and part of the concept. Because we deliberately leave out fillers, the paint stays especially free-flowing and spreads easily. This gives you smooth gradients, fine transitions and a freer, more direct way of working with the pure pigment effect of the paint.
Why is Aquarylic Color transparent to semi-transparent?
Aquarylic Color is transparent to semi-transparent because its color comes from the pigment itself and is not influenced by fillers. That gives you clear, unaltered shades, depth and luminosity. The lower opacity is not a shortcoming in quality — it is part of a pigment-pure paint medium in artist quality.
Is Aquarylic Color waterproof once dry?
Yes. Aquarylic Color is water-based and dries waterproof. So you can work in layers, build up glazes and carry on in a controlled way once everything is dry, without immediately lifting the layer underneath.
Can I combine Aquarylic Color with oil paint?
Yes, Aquarylic Color can be combined with oil paint. It works on dried oil paint as well as wet-in-wet. Many artists find this combination especially exciting, because Aquarylic Color brings properties that traditional oil paint alone does not offer. Just keep one thing in mind: these are two different systems, so use their respective properties deliberately.
Is the Starter Set suitable for beginners too?
Yes. The Starter Set is put together so that you get a good, easy-to-follow introduction to the medium. At the same time, Aquarylic Color is not just another standard product but a paint medium of its own, with special properties. That is why beginners, too, benefit from starting out with clear guidance and a well-chosen selection of shades.
What is included in the video course and PDF guide – and why is it worthwhile for experienced painters too?
The video course and the PDF guide help you really understand the medium and use it well from day one. You get a structured introduction to the way of working, to color mixing and to the particular properties of Aquarylic Color. That is valuable especially for experienced artists, because Aquarylic Color does not simply behave like classic acrylic, oil or watercolor paint — it opens up possibilities of its own.
Where is Aquarylic Color made?
Aquarylic Color is made in our family business in Bludenz, Vorarlberg. The medium was developed out of practice: founder Angelika Domenig is an artist and teacher herself and spent many years seeing first-hand what artists wish for, ask about and struggle with in their daily work. Out of that experience, and in dialogue with many artists, came a paint medium that fills a real gap – made with great care and real knowledge of materials.