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The History of Payne’s Grey
Found in almost every oil, acrylic, and watercolour range, Payne’s Grey remains one of the most popular colours in artists’ palettes. This article explores where the colour originated and how...
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The History of Prussian Blue
Despite its strange beginnings, Prussian Blue was a major breakthrough. It was the first synthetic blue pigment since ancient Egyptian Blue, and it transformed painting. No comparable blue pigments appeared...
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The Timeless Pigment - White
White was likely first used in prehistoric art in the form of chalk, a naturally occurring calcium carbonate. The earliest recorded preparation of a white pigment made from lead dates...
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The Understated History of Potter's Pink
The history of Potter’s Pink is as quiet and understated as the pigment itself. It was invented by an unknown potter in Staffordshire around 1790 and introduced to the artist...
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What is the Pigment Color Index and Why is it Important?
Created in 1924, the Colour Index International is a comprehensive database of pigments and dyes, published by the Society of Dyers and Colourists and the American Association of Textile Chemists...
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Glossary of Art Terms
Acrylic Gesso A primer which dries with a coarser texture (or ‘tooth’) than regular acrylic primer. Acrylic gesso can be sanded down if desired. It is made from a mixture...
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POSCA - Water-Based Paint in a Marker
POSCA pens use real pigment paint, with a small mixing ball inside the barrel that you shake to achieve the perfect consistency. The application feels very similar to acrylic paint—fluid,...
