Cadmium Orange, French Ultramarine and Winsor Green feature in this large 36 x 24 acrylic abstract painting. Just 3 colours were used. 2 were opposites. I made certain to leave random abstract areas of white, for the contrast. A subsequent post to explain the signature placement, techniques used, colors, processes and materials can […]
Triumph, a tantalising brushstroke away. Inspiring and encouraging watercolour paintings by BE Minns, still glorious 100 years on!
Its a very early Sunday morning, and I’m feeling like going for a little holiday as I drink my predawn coffee. A peaceful, relaxing, tranquil place. Cobalt Teal Blue: a perfect holiday colour! I’ll scout my photos… can I find my morning holiday? Esperance glittering waters. An image that soothes, invites and delights. Definitely has […]
What a dazzling bold blue French Ultramarine is! Foreign and Exotic. Tempetuous. There is nothing cold nor timid about Ultramarine blue. Bold Blue French Ultramarine Pb29 Paint Ultramarine Blue was originally derived from lapis lazuli which was sourced in mountain valleys of Afghanistan. The Kokcha valley was one of the primary lapis source sites. […]
Sweet, the lovely enchantment of paintings in blue! Crystal clear and calming. Refreshing. Mysterious. Deep. Let’s dive into the mysteries of blue paints: Ultramarine, cerulean, cobalt teal blue, indanthrone, prussian, cobalt, phalo and manganese. Unravelling the Mystery of Blue Paints The beginner needs to dive headlong into the refreshing diversity and beauty of blue […]