In a previous article “The Science and Seduction of Luminescent Colorants“, we discussed what makes Fluorescent and Phosphorescent pigments unique. To summarize, electrons can be charged with light energy, causing them to become excited and temporarily jump to a higher orbit. As they release this energy in the form of photons (light), it results in … Read more
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January 28, 2025 Editor’s Note: In the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires, this article has been updated to include some additional resources for emergency funding and disaster relief specific to California residents. December 17, 2024 Editor’s Note: To make this article as relevant as possible, we have updated it with new and more timely … Read more
The Just Paint team is compiling the responses to our survey of atelier oil painting instructors. We look forward to sharing their findings and experiences here in the coming weeks.
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, but also in GOLDEN Artist … Read more
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 have upgraded the MXR yet … Read more
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 compositions that celebrated the intrinsic … Read more

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 for purchase within the U.S., … Read more
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 like Gels, Pastes and Grounds … Read more
Fabric painting using your acrylic paints and GOLDEN GAC 900 are great for creating wearable artwork. Lean what products to use for your favorite techniques.
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 applications. That being said, some … Read more