Spotlight on: Chromium Oxide Green
In the pigment world one of the most stable green pigments is Chromium Oxide Green. Also known as Chrome Green.
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Colours and Emotions in Art Therapy
The term Art Therapy, which later incorporated the practice of Colour Therapy, was coined by the British artist Adrian Hill in 1942.
Spotlight on: Gold Ochre
Gold Ochre is a distinctive, reddish, golden yellow from the ochre family. The name ‘ochre’ originates from the Greek meaning ‘pale yellow’.
Spotlight on: Red Ochre
Red Ochre is quite possibly the first colour to be used as paint. It can be found globally in the Americas, Africa, Europe, Japan and in particular in the Southern hemisphere.
Material Matters: Artist Adam Dix on using Griffin Alkyd Oil Colour
Artist Adam Dix is an artist living and working in London; he received his M.A. Fine Art from Wimbledon College of Art in 2009.
Material Matters: Artist Tamsin Relly on using Artisan Water Mixable Oil Colour
Tamsin Relly’s multi-disciplinary practice includes painting, printmaking and photography. South Africa born, she moved to London in 2009.
Material Matters: Jo Volley on using Cadmium-Free Artists’ Oil Colour
Jo Volley is an artist and who lives and works in London. Her work is concerned with measurement, space and colour as light and employs a wide range of material and mediums.
Material Matters: Artist Karen David on using Winton Oil Colours
Karen David talks us through her experience and experimentation using Winton Oil Colours.
Spotlight on: Turner’s Yellow
During the industrial revolution, as steamships took over from sailing ships and machines replaced manpower, many areas of innovation and technology were taking place including discoveries in new art materials.…
Spotlight on: Gold
Gold is one of the most symbolically loaded colours. It’s used to indicate wealth, status and desire across subjects.
Spotlight on: Sap Green
What is sap green? Sap green is a lake pigment and was originally made from the juice of unripe berries from the buckthorn, (Rhamnus) plant. In medieval times the extracted…
Spotlight on: Quinacridone Magenta
Quinacridone Magenta was originally produced in 1958 and Winsor & Newton were the first to make this colour available for artists.
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