Michael SkalkaMar 29, 20213 minA Matter of TrustWe are faced with issues of trust in all areas of our lives. Art materials are no different. We trust that when it says Organic Lettuce,...
Michael SkalkaMar 22, 20214 minIndian Yellow: A Bovine StoryOne would be remiss if the story of the popular 19th century pigment Indian Yellow were not told. A preface to this story is the...
Michael SkalkaMar 15, 20215 minHow to Avoid Airborne EaselsWe are starting to get a glimpse of the start of the outdoor painting season approaching in the mid-Atlantic region. Soon, deciduous...
Michael SkalkaMar 7, 20214 minThe Discovery of Thenard Blue (Cobalt Blue)A new series of essays on the science behind the origins of pigments. An hour and 40-minute drive from Paris will take you to the town of...