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pyrrole red swatches, bismuth yellow swatches
acrylic

Modern and Post-Modern Pigments: Cadmiums vs. Bismuth Yellow and Pyrrole Red

Today’s article makes the case for cadmium’s post-modern ancestors, bismuth yellow and pyrrole red. Where did these pigments come from and why should you choose them instead of cadmium colours?
tri-art oil paint in carbon black
alkyd

Sun-Kissed and Science Based: Tri-Art Oil Paint Formulations

What makes Tri-Art oils unique? In this article the history and chemistry of oil paints are explored. What is the difference between sunflower and safflower oil? What is alkyd? Why do oil paints us...