Inks

The heart of Optimist Mixable Color is shellac medium. This magical amber liquid is the perfect binder for all kinds of pigments because it's strong, flexible, UV-resistant, and waterproof. Unlike acrylic mediums, our Colorless Shellac makes gorgeous...

Brilliant dyes are combined in a professional quality shellac solution. Colors are intense and inter-mixable with other Higgins Inks to create custom colors. Can be diluted with distilled water. Ink is water-resistant but may smudge when exposed to...

Brilliant dyes are combined in a professional quality shellac solution. Colors are intense and inter-mixable with other Higgins Inks to create custom colors. Can be diluted with distilled water. Ink is water-resistant but may smudge when exposed to...

Brilliant dyes are combined in a professional quality shellac solution. Colors are intense and inter-mixable with other Higgins Inks to create custom colors. Can be diluted with distilled water. Ink is water-resistant but may smudge when exposed to...

Brilliant dyes are combined in a professional quality shellac solution. Colors are intense and inter-mixable with other Higgins Inks to create custom colors. Can be diluted with distilled water. Ink is water-resistant but may smudge when exposed to...

Brilliant dyes are combined in a professional quality shellac solution. Colors are intense and inter-mixable with other Higgins Inks to create custom colors. Can be diluted with distilled water. Ink is water-resistant but may smudge when exposed to...

Superior for use with art and drafting instruments and brushes. Higgins inks may be thinned with water for washes and are excellent for use with airbrushes. Superwhite, White, Neutral Gray, and Russet are waterproof. All colors come in non-breakable, 1...

Clean wet and dried ink from pens, brushes, and other lettering instruments. Immerse nibs or other articles in undiluted pen cleaner for 30 minutes to 8 hours depending on condition. Rinse with water. Also use in full strength in ultrasonic cleaning...

This dye and shellac-based professional grade ink is designed for use in Rapidograph® technical pens and eliminates the potential for clogging even the finest nibs. Universal ink offers an intense color laydown on both paper and film substrates...

Optimist Mixable Color is waterproof, so it can be tricky to remove from surfaces and brushes if it dries. That's why we created Optimist Ink Solvent, a gentle solvent that breaks the chemical bonds in wet or dry shellac. Squeeze Optimist Ink Solvent...

CM18 is a very dense black, water resistant ink that contains almost double the pigment of CY18. It creates unique tones when thinned with water and works on porous and less porous papers, including metallics. Specifically made for Chinese art...

These authentic Chinese drawing and painting inks allow for stability and re-solubility. The inks are intense black straight from the bottle and create different values when mixed with water. Mix with Chinese watercolors for even more interesting...

This convenient liquid sumi ink is made of high-quality vegetable oil soot. Eliminating the need for grinding an ink stick, as with traditional sumi ink, it conveniently saves time and is economical.

Whether for fine art, product design, illustrations, fashion design, calligraphy or children’s drawings, this brilliant liquid watercolor brings your creative visions to life. Dilute the vibrant color with water for various transparent effects...

Whether for fine art, product design, illustrations, fashion design, calligraphy or children’s drawings, this brilliant liquid watercolor brings your creative visions to life. Dilute the vibrant color with water for various transparent effects...

Whether for fine art, product design, illustrations, fashion design, calligraphy or children’s drawings, this brilliant liquid watercolor brings your creative visions to life. Dilute the vibrant color with water for various transparent effects...