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Founded in 1977 by Peter Hopper, HK Holbein has two offices one in Burlington, Vermont and Cornwall, Ontario Canada. Peter retired in 1996 and today two of his sons, Douglas (President) and Timothy (Executive Vice President) now run HK Holbein and continue close ties with Osaka.

08/25/2026

💜 Clematis Violet 💜

Watch as the pigments in this color separate to reveal the uniquely beautiful character of Holbein Artists’ Granulating Watercolor Clematis Violet (WG541).

Granulating watercolors create visual texture as the pigments naturally settle into the valleys and peaks of the paper. The result is a color that can shift and change across a wash, revealing subtle variations that simply can’t be achieved with a single, uniform pigment.

Clematis Violet
Pigments: PY159 • PB29 • PV23
Series G: Granulating
Properties: Translucent • Semi-staining
Permanency: ★★★ Very Good Lightfastness

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08/20/2026

🦩Here is a lovely example of the expressive possibilities of Holbein Artists’ Granulating Watercolors. Bourke’s Parrot Pink is the primary color Maria Morjane used to create the vibrant flamingo artwork featured on the cover of the Flamingo Granulating Watercolor Set.

Part of Holbein’s collection of granulating sets of six, each set features original artwork by Holbein Brand Ambassador Maria Raczynska, inspired by the unique character and color relationships found within each palette.

Bourke’s Parrot Pink (WG501) is a three-pigment color made with PY159, BV10, and PR122. As the pigments separate and settle into the texture of the paper, they create unique variations and granulation that give this color its distinctive character.

🛍️Shop local and ask your favorite art materials retailer about the sets today!

08/19/2026

🩷❤️🧡💛💙💚A sincere thank you to all of our IG followers for supporting Holbein Artist Materials! Every tag, share, comment and conversation has helped to build this community and we are truly grateful for all of you and your participation in our growth.

Thank you for sharing your paintings, your drawings and your projects with us and for allowing us to share with our community. We are honored to be a part of your creative journey, so please keep sharing and inspiring us all.

🥰We are 60K strong and growing because of YOU!

08/18/2026

🌸 Bourke’s Parrot Pink 🌸

Watch this color transform. Holbein Artists’ Granulating Watercolors are formulated with multiple pigments that separate and settle naturally on the paper. They can create subtle shifts in hue and intensity.

Inspired by the delicate plumage of the Bourke’s Parrot, this vibrant pink combines three pigments:

PY159 - Azo or Orange/Yellow
BV10 - Dioxazine Violet
PR122 - Quinacridone Magenta

The interaction between these pigments creates Bourke’s Parrot Pink’s distinctive granulating character, with the individual colors revealing themselves as the wash dries. Try it on textured watercolor paper and let the water do the work. ✨

🎨 WG501 | Series G
Semi-transparent • Semi-staining • Granulating
Very good lightfastness. Made in Japan.

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08/13/2026

🍾Congratulations to our good friend and Holbein Featured Artist Robert Burridge who has won the Philadelphia Water Color Society’s award for “Use of Color” for his painting, “You Belong to Me, Over Here.” The award was given at the society’s 126th Anniversary International Works on Paper Exhibition. Bob is a Signature Member of this society and is also a Crest Medal Award recipient.

You can see more of Bob’s work and learn about his popular workshops here: Robert Burridge

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08/12/2026

🥰We are pleased to introduce Holbein Brand Ambassador Lara Hjorthoy. Lara is an illustrator, sculptor, and award-winning makeup artist from Vancouver, BC, with a passion for portraits and figurative art, filled with bright, bold colours. Lara is experienced in many mediums, specifically gouache, watercolors, and ink. Lara has participated in group shows with galleries around the world, from Vancouver, San Diego, and Portugal.

🐥Follow Lara and explore her work here: Lara Hjorthoy

08/11/2026

🎉Congratulations to David Sheehan for receiving the 4th place prize and the Holbein Award at the Greater Cincinnati Watercolor Society annual exhibition for his watercolor, “Chimerical #3.”

Based in Southwest Ohio, David is a contemporary watercolor and acrylic painter and teacher. Follow him here for more! Sheehan Creative
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08/06/2026

🖌️Holbein Artists’ Watercolor Pencils allow you to merge drawing with watercolor painting. Each pencil is richly pigmented with lightfast colors that blend beautifully when activated with water. Every pencil matches its corresponding Holbein watercolor tube for easy and accurate mixing.

🛍️Ask your local art materials shop about them and follow along for more!

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08/05/2026

In yesterday’s post we shared Doodlewash® in-depth and thoughtful review by Sandra Strait of the new Holbein Artists’ Watercolor Pencils. We hope you’ll read it ~ just follow the link in our bio 🔗

Designed for artists who love both drawing and painting, Holbein Artists’ Watercolor Pencils deliver rich, vibrant color with smooth application and exceptional solubility. Use them dry for precise line work, then activate them with water to create watercolor washes, soft transitions, and expressive effects. Each color in the sets align perfectly with Holbein Artists’ Watercolors.

Available in two carefully curated sets. Perfect in the studio, the classroom, or on location.

🎨 Have you tried them yet? Let us know what you think in the comments 😊

08/04/2026

🥰A special thank you to Doodlewash Watercolor Painting & Sketching and Sandra Strait for their thoughtful review of the new Holbein Artists’ Watercolor Pencils 50 Color Set & Palette!

In her review, Sandra explores the pencils’ rich pigmentation, smooth application, and versatility, demonstrating how they perform both as traditional colored pencils and when activated with water. She also takes a closer look at the thoughtfully designed palette and shares practical insights that will be helpful to artists considering this new addition to their studio.

📖 Read the full review and see Sandra’s swatches, demonstrations, and impressions here: https://doodlewash.com/holbein-artists-watercolor-pencils-50-color-set-and-palette-review/

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Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

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