MAGNA: The History of Acrylic Solution Paint Part 2.
Summary: The development of acrylic solution paint is shrouded in mystery. Magna was a substantial shift in pigment/binder paint...
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- Jul 20
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MAGNA: The History of Acrylic Solution Paint Part 1
Summary: The development of acrylic solution paint is shrouded in mystery. Magna was a substantial shift in pigment/binder paint...
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- Jun 13
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Green Pigments
A lot has transpired since my last blog post. We recently returned from an 18-day trip to the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland....
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- Apr 10
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Solvent Safety in Simple Terms
Summary: Making a studio a safe place to make art takes both diligence and basic knowledge of the materials being used. This essay...
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- Mar 13
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Things Go Better with Oxygen
Summary: This essay focuses on the trials and tribulations of pioneers in the world of chemistry and industry. While no common thread...
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- Feb 24
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International Klein Blue
Summary: Yves Klein Blue is a fascinating art concept, making the detective work to fully understand it both intriguing and frustrating....
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- Feb 7
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Proper Art Material Labeling Issues
Summary: Art Material Labeling Issues -Most artists are careful about the art materials they purchase, especially when it comes to the...
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- Jan 20
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Cave Dust and Gold – Realgar and Orpiment
Summary: Old pigments contain a glimpse into the history of what was mined or harvested materials, the chemical makeup of these...
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- Dec 12, 2023
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Studying Impressionist Technique at the Musee d’Orsay
Summary: The use of a digital camera with telephoto capabilities can reveal minute details on works of art and provide a window to...
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- Nov 6, 2023
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Obliterating “Fine” from Fine Art
Summary: An ideal visit to a museum should allow visitors to have a contemplative, reasonably up-close encounter with works of art. ...
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- Sep 12, 2023
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The Spoils of Our Labors - Indanthrone Blue
Summary: The Spoils of Our Labors - Indanthrone Blue explores the discovery of pigment manufacturers have used to add a blue hue to a...
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- Aug 4, 2023
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Again and A”Gahn” - A Human Invention Machine
Summary: Johann Gahn, an 18th-century chemist, discovered an amazing variety of materials that are still in use today. Read how this...
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- Jul 6, 2023
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Plein Air Painting Evolution
Summary: Plein air painting is defined as the act of capturing nature outdoors. The origins and evolution of the movement have changed...
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- Jun 8, 2023
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Ultramarine Blue - A Historical Reassessment?
Summary: A small portion of an article in the New York Times provides an abundance of food for thought regarding the art materials...
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- May 29, 2023
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Color Name Confusion
Summary: Were the names that art materials manufacturers invented for paints a well-thought idea or a blend of romantic, historical, and...
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