{"product_id":"mid-century-12-add-on-handmade-watercolor-set","title":"Mid-Century 12 Add-on - Handmade watercolor set","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1721108119297_157\" data-content-field=\"excerpt\" class=\"ProductItem-details-excerpt\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"498\" data-start=\"382\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are excited to offer you our exquisite Mid-Century Add-On Palette, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e for those who already have our Mid Century 12 and would like to expand their collection!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDiscover the Mid-Century Collection, an ode to the visionary spirit of the 1950s and 60s—an era where bold ideas, elegant forms, and expressive palettes transformed art and design. Handcrafted in Italy, each color in this expanded 24-color set embodies the creativity, craftsmanship, and modernist clarity that defined mid-century aesthetics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Palette Inspired by Icons of Design \u0026amp; Art\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eRooted in the principles of simplicity, functionality, and refined form, this collection draws inspiration from the emblematic works of Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson, Arne Jacobsen, and Eero Saarinen—designers whose innovative shapes and materials revolutionized living spaces.\u2028 Simultaneously, painters such as Mark Rothko and Helen Frankenthaler were reshaping the art world with emotive color fields and ethereal, fluid veils of pigment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir vision informs the expressive contrast and chromatic richness of this set. These influences converge in a palette that invites artists to create with intention, joy, and clarity—celebrating color as both form and feeling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRich, Opaque Watercolors for Precision \u0026amp; Impact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreated with illustrators and designers in mind, this palette is intended to be used in its pure form. Each shade has been thoughtfully developed to offer a distinct, finished tone—ideal for laying down solid fields of color: its strength lies in the clarity and confidence of hues that are ready to use, inviting creators to work with the same precision and visual impact that defined mid-century modern design and paintings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis collection also pairs beautifully with A. Gallo’s transparent watercolors: begin with luminous underpaintings, then refine with opaque accents, highlights, text, and defined edges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Stories from a Transformative Era\u003cbr\u003eJaune Brilliant No.1 \u003c\/strong\u003e— A soft, luminous yellow with a gentle warm glow ideal for subtle light effects\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJaune Brilliant No.2\u003c\/strong\u003e — An expressive warm peach-yellow, creamsicle tone \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosewood \u003c\/strong\u003e— A refined pink-brown recalling polished mid-century wood accents\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosa 22 \u003c\/strong\u003e— A soft yet modern pink inspired by a version of the Olivetti Lettera 22\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSand \u003c\/strong\u003e— A warm natural beige, versatile neutral\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeather Brown \u003c\/strong\u003e— Warm, tactile depth inspired by mid-century leather craftsmanship\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvocado Green\u003c\/strong\u003e — A quintessential retro green \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurquoise\u003c\/strong\u003e — A nostalgic milky blue-green \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMCM Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e — A confident architectural blue rooted in mid-century design\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLavender\u003c\/strong\u003e — Soft, ethereal luminosity inspired by mid-century abstraction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModern Mauve \u003c\/strong\u003e— A refined reinterpretation of vintage mauve\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm Gray \u003c\/strong\u003e— A harmonious neutral reflecting mid-century ceramic and metal tones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nTogether, these twenty-four colors create refined contrasts of bold hues, soft pastels, and deep structural black—capturing the essence of mid-century modern elegance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted Quality\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAll A. Gallo Colors are 100% handmade in Italy.\u2028 Minor surface variations—tiny bubbles or natural blemishes—reflect the human touch behind each artisanal pan and do not affect performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis set includes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Mop Brush -\u003c\/strong\u003e Series 1407\u2028A collaboration with @tintorettobrushes, featuring synthetic squirrel fiber tied with a golden wire to a tumbled black handle, complete with matte-black cap.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Edition Packaging \u003c\/strong\u003e- Presented in an elegant gift box with a limited-edition band designed by Monica Palincas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull-Color Brochure\u2028 \u003c\/strong\u003e- Featuring detailed information about each shade and the inspirations behind them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Care\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eA. 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