Marie's Watercolor

Marie’s Watercolors in a tube are produced by Shanghai Marie’s Painting Materials, China’s oldest and largest art supply manufacturer (established in 1919). Widely known for affordability and accessibility, Marie's offers several distinct tube watercolor lines depending on whether you are practicing traditional Western watercolor or Asian brush painting.

Key Lines & Formulations

1. Marie's Artist / Student Watercolor Tubes (Standard Line)

• Packaging: Typically packaged in 12 ml aluminum tubes (available in sets of 12, 18, 24, or 36 colors).

• Binder & Consistency: Formulated with a traditional gum arabic and binder base, offering a smooth, paste-like consistency straight from the tube.

• Performance: Provides good tinting strength, rich pigmentation, and clean transparency. While student-grade, they re-wet smoothly once squeezed onto a palette and dried.

• Best Used For: Beginners, students, art classes, and artists seeking budget-friendly daily studio paints.