Tag: PR122 – Quinacridone Magenta

Building Palletes Part 1 – Primary Triads

Building Palletes Part 1 – Primary Triads

Reading Time: 12 minutesThis is the first in a series of posts, leading up to a display and discussion of the various palletes (of which there are many) that I have acquired, put together and use in my watercolour practice. Both for the purposes of adding my opinions 

A. Gallo – YInMn Blue

A. Gallo – YInMn Blue

Reading Time: 6 minutesIn my quest to try every weird and wonderful pigment under the sun, I have of course had my eyes set on acquiring some YInMn Blue (PB86). For those who don’t know, YInMin Blue (also known as Oregon Blue, or Mas Blue) is a relatively 

Pine Forest Globes

Pine Forest Globes

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhile in Hebden Bridge the other week I picked up a copy of Painting Calm by Inga Buividavice – an interesting book of watercolour ideas and techniques. In there was this globe idea which I have played with and expanded upon. I’ve chosen distinct pairs 

Rosa Watercolours

Rosa Watercolours

Reading Time: 4 minutesI have been meaning to try out Rosa Watercolours for a while, in my general quest/obsession to try every colour or preparation on the planet. Rosa are a Ukranian brand, with a good reputation. They are also very inexpensive, and lets face it buying Ukranian