Solid Solutions Quinacridone Magenta heavy body artist acrylic paint, 80mL tube
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Solid Solutions Quinacridone Magenta heavy body artist acrylic paint, 80mL tube, PR122 transparent colour

Professional Artist Acrylic Paint | Quinacridone Magenta S3 - 80mL

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Solid Solutions Heavy Body Artist Acrylic Paint in Quinacridone Magenta delivers a clean, intense magenta with the control and consistency expected from a professional artist acrylic paint. Formulated with pure quinacridone magenta pigment (PR122), this colour provides high transparency, excellent tinting strength, and smooth colour flow, making it essential for glazing, layering, and advanced colour mixing.

Product details

Colour
Quinacridone Magenta
Pigment Number
PR122
Pigment Lightfastness Rating
ASTM I
Paint Opacity
Transparent
Series
3
Body
Heavy body
Size
80mL tube
Made In Australia
Yes

Heavy body handling

Developed for precision and expressive versatility, this heavy body artist acrylic paint features a thick, buttery consistency that holds brushstrokes and palette knife marks while allowing transparent passages and controlled layering. Ideal for glazing, optical layering, underpainting, and mixed media acrylic painting, this artist paint dries to a flexible, water-resistant acrylic film that becomes permanent once dry, while still allowing ample working time for blending and tonal adjustment.

Why artists choose it

Whether building transparent colour layers, mixing clean violets and reds, or creating controlled transitions, Quinacridone Magenta Artist Acrylic Paint from Solid Solutions stands out for:

  • Transparent coverage - ideal for glazing, layering, and controlled colour build-up.
  • Single-pigment formulation - PR122 ensures predictable mixing and consistent colour behaviour.
  • Smooth, buttery handling - heavy body texture retains strokes and expressive marks.
  • Fast-drying, flexible film - water-based artist acrylic paint with permanent durability.
  • Heavy-body consistency - suitable for both textured passages and transparent applications.
  • Excellent lightfastness - artist-grade pigment formulated to resist fading over time.

Who it is for

Suitable for artists across all disciplines, from fine art and abstract painting to illustration, portraiture, and mixed media work, this 80mL tube of artist acrylic paint is ideal for everyday studio practice or portable painting setups. Clean-up is quick and easy with soap and water while wet. With its dependable performance, strong tinting capability, and archival stability, Quinacridone Magenta is a foundational colour in any professional artist paint collection.

Mixing with Quinacridone Magenta

Clean violets
Mix with Ultramarine Blue or Phthalocyanine Blue for bright, clean violets and purples.
Pinks
Add Titanium White for vivid pinks and soft rose tints.
Glazing
Glaze thin layers over dry colour for transparent, glowing magenta.
Primary mixing
Use as the magenta in a primary palette with a yellow and a blue.

Best for

Glazing
Florals
Violet mixing
Abstract work
Plein air and travel kits

FAQs

What is Quinacridone Magenta?+
A clean, intense, transparent magenta made with a single quinacridone pigment (PR122). It is a favourite for glazing and mixing.
Is Quinacridone Magenta transparent?+
Yes. Its high transparency makes it ideal for glazes, optical layering and luminous colour.
How do I mix purple with magenta?+
Add a blue such as Ultramarine Blue or Phthalocyanine Blue a little at a time for bright, clean purples.
What is heavy body acrylic paint?+
Heavy body acrylic is a thick, buttery artist acrylic that holds brushstrokes and palette knife marks instead of levelling out. It is used for impasto, textured work and expressive brushwork, and can be thinned with water or a medium when you need it to flow.

Lightfast & Archival Quality

Artists can paint with confidence knowing Solid Solutions Heavy Body Artist Acrylic Paints are engineered for excellent permanence and lightfastness. Lightfastness refers to a pigment's resistance to fading or colour change when exposed to light - a critical factor for archival artwork. Durable acrylic films combined with stable artist pigments help ensure artworks retain their true colour balance and integrity for years under normal display conditions.

Clean up & storage

Clean up
Wash brushes and palette knives with soap and water while the paint is still wet.
Storage
Wipe the tube neck and replace the cap tightly after use.
Water-based
Dries to a flexible, water-resistant film.
Made in
Australia

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Lizzy Hembrow
The nicest paints I have

I'm stoked with these paints, they are excellent. Soon after I received my first batch I ordered more, and planning to order more again soon. Thanks Solid Solutions, I love your work!

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Janine C
Fantastic paint.

Love it! Love the gorgeous, rich colour and love the consistency and feel of the paint. A pleasure to use.

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Heather Crisp

Professional Artist Acrylic Paint | Quinacridone Magenta S3 - 80mL

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Beth Cook

Love the colour and intensity