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paints: pigment codes
The names that paint makers give to paints are not always straightforward and obvious. Different brands may use similar names to refer to different qualities and combinations of pigments. While the...
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how dangerous is oil paint?
People frequently express an unfounded concern that painting with oils is dangerous and toxic. They’d like to experiment with oils but are nervous that oils are environmentally hazardous and a danger...
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White is one of the colors used most by artists who paint with oils and acrylics, but there are several types of white pigment to choose from. The three most common are zinc white, titanium white and...
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artists’ paints: series numbers
Paint manufacturers generally group their selection of artist-grade paints into 5 or 6 distinct series, according to the cost of the pigments used in each color of paint. These series are marked on...
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paints: opaque vs. transparent
The opacity or hiding strength of a paint describes how it interacts with light. Opaque paints are more reflective (not to be confused with “shiny”). They cover and hide what’s under them. Transparent...
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A Guide to Water Media
– What is gouache? How is it different from watercolor? – What is the difference between watercolors in pans and watercolors in tubes? – How can I tell if a color will look the same between...
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