Handcrafted
Artisanal
watercolour paints
Made to inspire the creativity in you
About Ruco
Who We Are
Ruco is about more than just paint; it's a celebration of the art of creation. At its core, Ruco embodies the ultimate expression of handmade craftsmanship. Every component is meticulously crafted in small, sustainable batches, entirely free of plastic – from the paints to the pans – ensuring each product meets the highest standards of quality, care, and environmental responsibility.
Our collections are not just limited; they are luxurious and truly one-of-a-kind. Each batch is a testament to our commitment to excellence and attention to detail, reflecting the passion and dedication that goes into every brushstroke of our paints.
Intentionally made with love and creativity, Ruco paints are designed to inspire and elevate your artistic journey. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a creative explorer, our paints invite you to express yourself and bring your visions to life with unparalleled vibrancy and depth.
At Ruco, we believe in the power of art to connect, transform, and inspire. Our paints are more than just tools – they are companions in your creative journey, helping you to craft stories, evoke emotions, and capture the beauty of the world around you.
With love,
Marlena x
BEST SELLERS
BEST SELLERS
If you have always wanted to learn to paint with watercolour, or if you are looking to expand on your technical knowledge and skills this eBook is for you!
In this huge 38 page guide I cover: Watercolour brushes and paper + recommendations and options, colour theory and mixing, loads of watercolour specific techniques, watercolour terminology and theory, adding texture and interest in your art and some extra additions to your painting kit to really level it up. I also included 6 printable worksheets to help you practice your new skills and improve your brush control! Throughout the eBook I share all my insider tips and tricks and my best kept secrets from years spent professionally illustrating. Find out more by clicking the button below.
The art of Watercolour Painting
Introducing our Patreon Channel
The Ruco Residents Paint Subscription
Get access to an exclusive new handmade watercolour each month, plus bonus content, behind the scenes peeks, tutorials, preorders, unique discount codes from time to time and a private chat with an artist community.
The perfect way to nourish your creativity each month and elevate your artist practice, while knowing that you are supporting a small business along the way!
With 3 tiers to choose from, you can select the one that suits you best based on what you want to get out of the membership.
You can find all the information and a full list of benefits for each tier by following the link directly to our Patreon page!
A little tip: If you sign up via a web browser before logging into the app you won’t get charged Apples subscription fees and save yourself a massive 30%! Once you have signed up at the reduced rate, you can login to the app as normal. This doesn’t affect Andriod users - only those on iOS systems.
HOW TO READ OUR SINGLE PAINT POT LABELS
Firstly, the name slot. It has (you guessed it) the name of the watercolour paint you purchased. Below the name slot is 4 different properties of the paint. The first slot has a ✔️ which signifies a lightfast pigment. If the lightfastness rating is less than 5 (being the most lightfast on the ASTM scale) then it will have the number it does rank instead. For example the natural indigo pigment I use has a rating of 3 which will be written III. The second slot is the opacity. It will be one of 4 options O for opaque, SO for semi-opaque, T for transparent or ST for semi-transparent.
The third slot indicates if the paint is a single pigment shown as S or an exclusive Ruco blend of pigments signified by B. The final slot tells you if the paint is granulating, flat or a shimmer (or a combo of them). G for granulating, F for flat, S for shimmer and then G/S for a granulating paint with a shimmery component for example.
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