THE SYNTAX OF COLOR

Summary: Emerald Green and its chemical relation, Scheele’s Green are derivatives of copper and arsenic.  They are unavailable today due...

Summary: Understanding color bias is a key to successfully mixing the color an artist desires.  However, explaining bias is a more...

Summary:  Minnesota enacted Chapter 60 – H.F. No 2310 into law on August 1, 2023, which restricts the import, manufacture sale, or...

Summary: Primary pigments used to make complementary colors need to be selected with care to avoid hue biases that can thwart making as...

Summary: The development of acrylic solution paint is shrouded in mystery.  Magna was a substantial shift in pigment/binder paint...

Summary: The development of acrylic solution paint is shrouded in mystery.  Magna was a substantial shift in pigment/binder paint...

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....

Summary:  Making a studio a safe place to make art takes both diligence and basic knowledge of the materials being used.  This essay...

Summary: This essay focuses on the trials and tribulations of pioneers in the world of chemistry and industry.  While no common thread...

Summary:  Yves Klein Blue is a fascinating art concept, making the detective work to fully understand it both intriguing and frustrating....

Summary: Art Material Labeling Issues -Most artists are careful about the art materials they purchase, especially when it comes to the...

Summary: Old pigments contain a glimpse into the history of what was mined or harvested materials, the chemical makeup of these...

Summary: The use of a digital camera with telephoto capabilities can reveal minute details on works of art and provide a window to...

Summary: An ideal visit to a museum should allow visitors to have a contemplative, reasonably up-close encounter with works of art. ...

Summary: The Spoils of Our Labors - Indanthrone Blue explores the discovery of pigment manufacturers have used to add a blue hue to a...