{"id":6239,"date":"2026-03-23T15:45:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T14:45:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/?p=6239"},"modified":"2026-03-23T15:45:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T14:45:21","slug":"how-schmincke-is-reviving-its-classics-from-the-1930s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/index.php\/how-schmincke-is-reviving-its-classics-from-the-1930s\/","title":{"rendered":"How Schmincke is reviving its classics from the 1930s"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tradition meets zeitgeist, and becomes surprisingly modern in the process. For over 145 years, Schmincke has been synonymous with the finest artists&#8217; colours \u2018Made in Germany\u2019. What began in 1881 with colour chemists Hermann Schmincke and Josef Horadam is now a brand that is valued worldwide for its uncompromising quality and exceptional colour experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the great success of the first retro edition, the company is now taking the next step \u2013 and immersing itself even deeper into its own history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"285\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-3-1024x285.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-3-1024x285.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-3-300x83.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-3-768x214.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-3-680x189.png 680w, https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-3.png 1352w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A journey back to the 1930s<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second retro annual promotion revives historical designs and classic colours from the 1930s. It&#8217;s not just about nostalgic packaging, but also special colours from the company&#8217;s own archive \u2013 reinterpreted for the requirements of today&#8217;s artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The focus is on five revived special colours, available in 15 ml tubes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artemiranda.com\/es\/schmincke-mussini-retro-oleo-rojo-cochinilla-tubo-15-ml-edicion-especial\/9463\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.artemiranda.com\/es\/schmincke-mussini-retro-oleo-rojo-cochinilla-tubo-15-ml-edicion-especial\/9463\">Cochenille Red<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artemiranda.com\/es\/schmincke-mussini-retro-oleo-stil-de-grain-tubo-15-ml-edicion-especial\/9464\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.artemiranda.com\/es\/schmincke-mussini-retro-oleo-stil-de-grain-tubo-15-ml-edicion-especial\/9464\">Stil de Grain<\/a><\/strong> as exclusive MUSSINI oil colours<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-5-1024x510.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6242\" width=\"510\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-5-1024x510.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-5-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-5-768x383.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-5-680x339.png 680w, https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-5.png 1086w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artemiranda.com\/es\/schmincke-horadam-retro-acuarela-gamboge-gum-tubo-15-ml\/9457\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.artemiranda.com\/es\/schmincke-horadam-retro-acuarela-gamboge-gum-tubo-15-ml\/9457\">Gummi Guttae<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artemiranda.com\/es\/schmincke-horadam-retro-acuarela-solferino-tubo-15-ml\/9458\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.artemiranda.com\/es\/schmincke-horadam-retro-acuarela-solferino-tubo-15-ml\/9458\">Solferino<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artemiranda.com\/es\/schmincke-horadam-retro-acuarela-tierra-de-cassel-tubo-15-ml\/9459\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.artemiranda.com\/es\/schmincke-horadam-retro-acuarela-tierra-de-cassel-tubo-15-ml\/9459\">Cassler Brown<\/a><\/strong> for the HORADAM Aquarell series<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-6-1024x314.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-6-1024x314.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-6-300x92.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-6-768x236.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-6-680x209.png 680w, https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-6.png 1147w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These historical pigments not only lend a special aesthetic appeal, but also open up exciting mixing possibilities for contemporary painting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Curated sets with character<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the individual colours, Schmincke offers three thoughtfully curated HORADAM watercolour sets. Particularly appealing is an edition based on the historic <strong>DIN 201 standard<\/strong>, originally developed for architecture and technical drawing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-9-1024x469.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6246\" width=\"526\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-9-1024x469.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-9-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-9-768x352.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-9-680x312.png 680w, https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-9.png 1272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, these classic colours work just as well for free, modern watercolour art \u2013 a beautiful combination of functionality and creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Both a collector&#8217;s item and a studio highlight<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exclusive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artemiranda.com\/es\/schmincke-horadam-retro-caja-madera-de-lujo-12-acuarelas-tubos-de-5-ml-accesorios\/9460\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.artemiranda.com\/es\/schmincke-horadam-retro-caja-madera-de-lujo-12-acuarelas-tubos-de-5-ml-accesorios\/9460\">HORADAM luxury wooden box<\/a> is a real statement piece. It is aimed at collectors and demanding artists who are looking for something special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-7-1024x502.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6244\" width=\"587\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-7-1024x502.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-7-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-7-768x377.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-7-680x333.png 680w, https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-7.png 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The contents read like a small studio in a box:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12 selected colours including the three special shades<br>\u2022&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Porcelain palette and two porcelain bowls<br>\u2022&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Limited edition retro watercolour brush from da Vinci (#10)<br>\u2022&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Golden Kaweco BRASS mechanical pencil with Schmincke retro engraving<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Functionality meets classic aesthetics \u2013 a tool set with collector&#8217;s value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pastels in a vintage touring set<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artemiranda.com\/es\/schmincke-pastell-set-de-viaje-caja-madera-48-pasteles-accesorios\/9465\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.artemiranda.com\/es\/schmincke-pastell-set-de-viaje-caja-madera-48-pasteles-accesorios\/9465\">pastel line<\/a> also picks up on the retro theme. A 1930s-style travel case \u2013 made of walnut-stained beech wood, with brass fittings, a leather handle and nostalgic details \u2013 stores extra-soft, hand-formed artist&#8217;s pastels in removable drawers and an exclusive cloth in a retro design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A high-quality tool that is also an aesthetic design object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-8-1024x485.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6245\" width=\"675\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-8-1024x485.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-8-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-8-768x364.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-8-680x322.png 680w, https:\/\/blog.artemiranda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-8.png 1278w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Attention to detail \u2013 right down to the packaging<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What makes this edition so special is its consistent design:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">lovingly crafted sets and packaging with historical owl prints, retro labels, matching inserts in the style of the time and even a typewritten letter from the management at the time create a harmonious overall experience. You&#8217;re not just holding colours in your hands, but a piece of brand history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>More than nostalgia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Retro line is much more than a tribute to the past. It combines craftsmanship, design history and modern performance \u2013 for design lovers alike as well as professional and ambitious artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With its second Retro Edition, Schmincke demonstrates once again that tradition is not stagnation. It is inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those who love colour will find not only tools here, but stories too.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tradition meets zeitgeist, and becomes surprisingly modern in the process. 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