Small Differences That Make All the Difference Every painter knows the dance, taking a few steps back from the painting, their head tilted slightly askew, the eyes pulled tight into a squint, or the hand held in front to block off an area from view. The to and fro of action and adjustment, of sense … Weiterlesen
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By Sarah Sands Introduction The intertwining history of paint and print, of the weightless image and the tactile touch of brush on canvas, is both a long and complicated one. For much of the last century photography and painting developed along very divergent lines, their unique materials and processes keeping them safely sequestered in their … Weiterlesen
By Sarah Sands Einleitung Auf unserer Website finden Künstler zu jeder Farbe, die wir herstellen, umfangreiche Informationen neben einem sehr anschaulichen virtuellen Drawdown. Wenn sie gefragt würden, wie die Farbe aussah, oder gebeten würden, einen ähnlichen Farbton zu mischen, würden die meisten instinktiv das Bild als Anhaltspunkt wählen. Einige würden sich jedoch nach dem Namen … Weiterlesen
By Sarah Sands “I’m not particularly worried about lightfastness,” the customer said with confidence as we discussed the merits of using a UV protective varnish. “The ink system I’m using is rated as permanent for more than 100 years.” I glance at the time, and take a deep breath. “Here we go,” I thought, and … Weiterlesen
“Test for your application.” So runs the common coda that ends many of our emails and closes our conversations. At the most fundamental level, it simply means trying out a new material or technique in a way that closely mimics how you hope to use it. Other times it requires being something of sleuth and … Weiterlesen
By Sarah Sands This article examines the technical aspects of creating “luminous effects” in acrylic painting. By “luminous effects” we primarily refer to the use of transparent layers, called glazes, to create a sense of luminous, glowing color and depth. We will not touch upon Fluorescent or Phosphorescent pigments, which act by a completely different … Weiterlesen
