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"WHY SHOULD I MAKE REGULAR, ORDINARY WATERCOLOURS WHEN I AM ABLE TO MAKE EXTRAORDINARY, UNIQUE, EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY WATERCOLOURS."

Roman Szmal is a distinguished Polish brand renowned for its Aquarius Watercolours, a range of richly pigmented colours bound with linden honey, launched in 2019.

Crafted in small batches,Aquarius watercolours are formulated with high quality ingredients, including gum arabic, glycerin, linden honey, distilled water, and pure pigments. Each pan is hand-filled and carefully labelled with watercolour paper. The range features interesting pigments and includes 42 Earth Shades derived from natural earths rather than synthetic iron oxides.

Unique shades, including Aquarius Green, Przybysz's Grey, Ocean Blue, Shadow Violet, Green Gold, and Olive Green are exclusive to Roman Szmal.

With its focus on artistry and quality, Roman Szmal continues to inspire painters to explore the limitless possibilities of watercolour paint.

Find out what sets Roman Szmal apart in the world of watercolours in this instalment of our In Conversation film series. Roman Szmal, the maker behind Aquarius, joins us in the studio and shares his background before making his watercolours, as well as his journey to becoming a paintmaker.