The reason that the old masters used sienna and burnt umber was not just naturalism, it was permanence.
Each pigment has its own permanence value, shown on the back of the tube (if it's an artist quality paint).
Colours like burnt umber and toxic cadmium can last almost forever, others, like crimson lake, only remain vibrant for a few decades before fading to look dull and muddy. This is because the "lake" colours are made using a dye rather than a pigment.
Excellent explanation in your videos. You are spot on!
terrapin52 1 year ago
Thank uuu
firstmoments 1 year ago
The reason that the old masters used sienna and burnt umber was not just naturalism, it was permanence.
Each pigment has its own permanence value, shown on the back of the tube (if it's an artist quality paint).
Colours like burnt umber and toxic cadmium can last almost forever, others, like crimson lake, only remain vibrant for a few decades before fading to look dull and muddy. This is because the "lake" colours are made using a dye rather than a pigment.
kimmobey 2 years ago 2
Hi Niall,
I wasn't sure if you'd seen the next one or not. I added spaces to the url to allow posting.
htt p:// ww w.youtube. com/watch?v =ZTFSFjoMk8s&feature=related
maggoli67 2 years ago
Excellent tutorial! I like your colors and style. Great video... Keep it up! Five Stars!
GaryGarrett 2 years ago
Hi there. I was really looking forward to the second part- where is it?
Regards- Niall-Dublin
NMacSweeney 3 years ago