Availability Issues with Natural Earth Pigments

1.    Introduction In this article we’re sharing some major changes currently taking place in the pigment world that affect the availability of natural iron oxide pigments, commonly referred to as natural earth pigments. We have a large offering of natural earth pigments, particularly in our Williamsburg Artist Oil Colors line,

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to of separate watercolor mixing tests showing QoR Ultramarine Pink Dark mixed with QoR Ultramarine Blue, Quinacridone Magenta, and Nickel Azo Yellow

Mixing with Some New QoR Watercolors

Introduction In 2024 we introduced 13 pigment-containing watercolors to the QoR line and 8 Interference and Iridescent paints. We wanted a way to share the potential of these new colors with you in a manner that suggests what it might be like to have one or more on your palette.

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GOLDEN and Williamsburg Virtual Paint Mixer

The Golden Virtual Paint Mixer (MXR) has been used by color enthusiasts to learn about GOLDEN Acrylics for more than 10 years. During that time, feedback from artists has helped us to improve the tool to be more accurate and useful in the studio. With these goals in mind, we

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A Guide to Caring for Stain Paintings

The allure of raw canvas combined with the fluidity and vibrancy of acrylic stains has captivated artists and art lovers for decades. Artists such as Helen Frankenthaler and Morris Louis, and their contemporaries in the Color Field movement revolutionized the art world with their innovative soak staining techniques, creating mesmerizing

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Update About YInMn Blue

Custom Special Edition YInMn Blue Acrylic, Oil and Watercolor Paints March 08, 2024 We are excited to announce that a limited quantity of YInMn Blue is now available for purchase through the GOLDEN online store! Available in Heavy Body Acrylic, QoR Watercolor, and Williamsburg Oil, YInMn Blue is only available

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Using PanPastel Artist Pastels on Acrylic Grounds

PanPastel has been with us for over a year and it’s high time that we explore the many possibilities of the pastels over acrylics. PanPastel offers some unique application and mark making options, that can’t be achieved with our wet acrylic color and non-color products. That being said, GOLDEN products

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Can I use tape in mixed media works?

Tape is an immensely useful tool for artists and designers. It is a go-to option when masking off areas of a painting or establishing the layout of a design. Masking tapes and painter’s tapes are uniquely designed to offer low tack adhesion and easy release, making them perfect for these

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Wet Sanding Acrylics for Best Results

If you’ve ever sanded Gesso or other acrylic products and ended up with rubbery bits and had to throw out sheets and sheets of sandpaper and less than excellent results, then you should try WET SANDING! Wet sanding is the most effective way to sand acrylics. Adding water to the

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