PanPastel Introduces 53 NEW Colors!

Since their introduction in 2007, PanPastel Artist Pastels have inspired the pastel world with their pan format and sponge applicators, allowing for smooth, even applications, soft fades and gradients. They combine the visual power of pure pigments with the mixability of paint and can be used with almost any other drawing or painting material, making ... Read more

Mixing Phosphorescent Green with Gels, Pastes and Paints

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

Stand Oil for Extending the Flexibility of Zinc White Oil Paints

In our investigation of the embrittlement of oil paints containing zinc oxide (see Sarah Sands’ 2018 article Zinc Oxide – Reviewing the Research), we made a lab trial containing titanium dioxide (PW6, “TiO2”) and 6% zinc oxide (PW4, “ZnO”) that used stand oil instead of our standard refined linseed oil. Two years later, we noticed ... Read more

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

Santos: Substance and Soul Presentation – Acrylic Performance on Wood

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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

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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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Technical Forum Q&A

Golden Artist Colors, Inc. November 1, 2001 3 Comments

At Golden Artist Colors we want to know what artists are doing and dreaming of trying with our products; and we want to be responsive to inquiries about the technical characteristics of the product. Our commitment is to offer qualified expertise via artists and paint systems specialists who are familiar

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Invitation Accepted Invitation Extended

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

Being invited into the creative process by some of the most talented visual artists in the world is a true honor. GOLDEN takes this honor and commitment very seriously: to produce materials that can to the best of our ability, assure the lasting legacy of each artist who uses our

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Sam & Adele Golden Foundation for the Arts, Inc.

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As an enduring gesture to the memory of Sam and Adele Golden and their intricate relationship to the community of artists who skirt the boundaries of contemporary painting, The Sam and Adele Golden Foundation for the Arts was established three years ago. The mission of the Foundation is to become

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GOLDEN Plays Supporting Role in “Pollock” the Movie

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For Golden Artist Colors, involvement in the making of the new film Pollock, which portrays the life of Jackson Pollock, was more than paint manufacturing. Delving into the life of an influential artist as paint formulators presented challenges beyond our usual custom work. Research of both the materials used

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Label Update – New Health & Safety Format

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A new Health & Safety format will soon begin to appear on GOLDEN labels. This year, we will be phasing out the use of the ACMI AP and HL Seals on our labels and putting a finer edge to the wording in the section on Health & Safety advice. We

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GOLDEN Custom Labs

Golden Artist Colors, Inc. April 1, 2001 2 Comments

Golden Artists Colors Custom Lab is the only facility of its kind dedicated to designing products to desired specifications for individual artists. The ability to make products to meet artists’ criteria has been a central concern of the Company since its inception. In fact, this was the model that Leonard

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Dynamic Partners

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In the Art Materials Industry, Steve Steinberg of New York Central, in Manhattan and Gil McMillon of Accent Art, in Palo Alto, CA, have been among the most influential champions in the development of custom materials for artists. Their strong relationships with artists and passion for art materials have accounted

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