A. Gallo
A. Gallo: Watercolour from the Medieval Town of Assisi, Italy
A. Gallo Handmade Watercolours, crafted in the medieval town of Assisi, Italy, offer a careful blend of tradition and modernity.
Each paint is carefully made by hand using time-honoured techniques combined with contemporary innovations. Inspired by medieval manuscript painting, these watercolour paints are created with a deep respect for historical pigments while embracing the advancements of modern colour science.
At the heart of A. Gallo’s process is a unique recipe incorporating the finest raw pigments, gum arabic, local honey from Umbria, and rosemary essential oil. These are mixed together by hand on a glass slab to ensure the pigments are perfectly ground.
Unlike extruded paints, A. Gallo Watercolours are poured into pans in multiple layers over several weeks. This method prevents air bubbles, cracks, and uneven drying that can occur when a large amount of paint is poured all at once.
A. Gallo Watercolour sets offer a great selection of curated colours. They are beautifully packaged with original marbled paper by Florentine artisan workshop Giulio Giannini e Figlio. Each set also contains a colour chart printed on Arches watercolour paper.
A. Gallo’s watercolours activate quickly with water, producing intense, beautiful results that honour the art of traditional paintmaking while meeting the demands of contemporary artists. Every colour in the range embodies A. Gallo’s dedication to quality and craftsmanship.
‘Each colour I tested was utterly unique and had its own remarkable character. I also thoroughly enjoyed discovering the individual histories and processes behind the creation of these paints, which helps to make using them feel that little bit special.’
- Artist Morgaine Davidson, ‘A Closer Look at Unique Pigments from A. Gallo Watercolours’, Jackson’s Art Blog.