A single pigment rich semi-opaque blue with green undertones. Allegedly named because it was thought 'bluer than the sea', ultramarine was originally made from semi-precious lapis lazuli. The current pigment was created by French chemist Guimet in 1828 as a synthetic, but chemically-identical alternative (Series 1)

Basics gives you the perfect balance of quality and economy. Made for all artists, Basics acrylics are formulated with the exacting Liquitex standard. Which means they're made with the same lightfast, fine art pigments used in the professional range, but just a lighter load.

• Retain peaks and brush strokes
• Have a creamy consistency offering easy blending
• All colours dry to a satin finish eliminating surface glare
• Ideal for learning colour theory and colour mixing