New for 2024, Schmincke Liquid Earth is a vegan and all-natural watercolor, made with three different earth pigments that complement one another beautifully. (They also pair perfectly with Schmincke Liquid Charcoal, as shown in our test photos, and are compatible with any other watercolor or gouache.)

Use Liquid Earth just like your other watercolors—wet a brush, dip it in Liquid Earth, and draw or paint in textured, blendable color. The original character of each natural pigment is expressed in these colors, because unlike finely-milled watercolors, Liquid Earth preserves the texture and variation of the raw materials. As you'd expect from Schmincke, the colors dilute smoothly and hydrate instantly, offering a wide range of values and colors with just a few brushstrokes.

This is Liquid Umber, made from deep brown earth. It's an essential color in both landscape and portrait painting. Pair it with other watercolors, with Liquid Charcoal, or use it on its own.

One 15 mL tube in cardboard box. Other Liquid Earth colors sold separately. Made in Germany.