The Science and Seduction of Luminescent Colorants

Today’s artist has access to an abundance of colorants, including Fluorescent and Phosphorescent pigments, which are members of the “Luminescent Family”. Few, if any, other colorants rival their vibrant allure. Whether applied as paint or encapsulated in resins, glass or plastic, these materials have always held an aura of mystery and intrigue. Part of this ... Read more

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, but also in GOLDEN Artist ... Read more

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. To provide this information, we ... Read more

Using GOLDEN Artist Acrylics in Masterson Sta-Wet® Palettes

Every once in a while we receive inquiries from artists who use our products with Masterson Sta-Wet Palettes, a sealable palette system that keeps acrylic paints workable for days or even weeks by utilizing a wet sponge and permeable palette paper. Some of these artists shared that certain GOLDEN Artist Acrylic colors were changing consistency ... Read more

Golden Artist Colors, Inc. Announces the New “Samuel Golden Fellowship”

Golden Artist Colors, Inc. April 1, 2002 No Comments

Researching into Modern Painting Materials at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. The conservation division of the National Gallery of Art is offering a new fellowship in its scientific research department. This fellowship, dedicated to the memory of Samuel Golden and supported by Golden Artist Colors, is directed toward

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Barbara J. Schindler

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Appointed President of Golden Artist Colors, Inc. Golden Artist Colors, Inc., proudly announces that Barbara J. Schindler, of Hamilton, NY, has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the company. This is a new position, reflecting strategies to deepen management resources corresponding to corporate growth in revenues and

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Technical Forum: Your Acrylic Materials questions meet technical expertise

Golden Artist Colors, Inc. April 1, 2002 4 Comments

The dialogue continues. Here are some topics covered in Golden Artist Colors ongoing technical support program. We hope you find the information useful, and remember, when acrylic quandaries arise we are available and interested. 1-800-959-6543 www.goldenpaints.com Most paint mixtures should keep well on the shelf. However, the earliest sign of

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Mural Painting

Michael Townsend April 1, 2002 56 Comments

The many considerations an artist will face when embarking on a mural project may be imperceptible to a casual viewer of these large, often public, artworks. There are many different types of murals and mural applications, and each type presents its own set of challenges. The muralist will want to

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Our Community Responds, Appreciation for GOLDEN Service

Golden Artist Colors, Inc. November 1, 2001 No Comments

Three awards have been bestowed upon Golden Artist Colors in the past month. The awards recognized Golden’s corporate contributions to the Arts, opportunities created by the company within the community, and the outstanding service of the director of the Golden Foundation. The New York State Art Teachers Association notified Mark

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Conservation of Acrylic Paintings

Golden Artist Colors, Inc. November 1, 2001 4 Comments

Working with the conservation community we undertook research in conservation issues of acrylic paints and paintings, desiring a formal understanding of something most acrylic painters might take for granted: That if an acrylic painting gets dirty, it can simply be washed off with a damp rag. Just to be clear,

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Sam & Adele Golden Foundation

Golden Artist Colors, Inc. November 1, 2001 No Comments

Many exciting events are unfolding regarding The Sam & Adele Golden Foundation for the Arts, Inc. Last spring in “Just Paint 8”, we highlighted the recipients of the very first foundation grants. Now we are pleased to announce the launch of the new web site. It features the

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Santos: Substance and Soul Presentation – Acrylic Performance on Wood

Golden Artist Colors, Inc. November 1, 2001 No Comments

In August 2001, the Smithsonian Center for Materials Research and Education (SCMRE) in conjunction with the traveling exhibit “Santos: Substance & Soul,” presented a 4 day seminar cosponsored by the Smithsonian Center for Latino Initiatives, College of Santa Fe, the National Hispanic Cultural Center, and the Museum of Spanish Colonial

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10 Fluid Interference Colors

Golden Artist Colors, Inc. November 1, 2001 4 Comments

What’s New! Interference colors, previously only available in heavy body consistency, are now available in a fluid viscosity. Four unique pigments and six popular interference colors from the heavy body line further enhance the extensive color selection of this fine art product category. These versatile colors mix easily with GOLDEN

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Watching Paint Dry – A way of life at Golden Artist Colors

Golden Artist Colors, Inc. November 1, 2001 No Comments

Golden Artist Colors has been actively involved in research in acrylic paint technology and issues in acrylic paintings conservation for over 14 years. We have contributed research on discoloration of acrylic medium and written many articles on the technical properties of acrylic paint and paint formulation. These have included understanding

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