Antwerp blue is a rich transparent blue colour. It is a softer version of Prussian Blue which was the first synthetic blue pigment. It was made by German chemist Diesbach around 1704.
Prussian Blue is a deep blue colour. It was made by German chemist Diesbach around 1704 making it the first synthetic blue pigment. It quickly gained favour as an alternative to genuine Ultramarine.
Sepia is a black brown colour. Originally made in the 18th century from the ink sacks of cuttlefish, it is now made from a mixture of carbon and umber. It is a highly permanent colour.
Indigo is a deep blue pigment that can range from dark black to pale blue. Originally extracted from plants similar to blue woad used by the ancient Britons, it was synthesised in 1878 in Germany. It...
Winsor Green (Blue Shade) is a brilliant transparent green pigment with a blue undertone. It is made from the modern pigment Phthalocyanine which was introduced in the 1930s.
Winsor Blue (Red Shade) is a deep intense blue with a red undertone. It is made from the modern pigment Phthalocyanine which was introduced in the 1930s.
Winsor Blue (Green Shade) is a deep intense blue with a green undertone. It is made from the modern pigment Phthalocyanine which was introduced in the 1930s.
A rich dark brown pigment, Burnt Umber is made from natural brown clays found in earth. It was named after Umbria, a region in Italy where it was mined. Burning the raw pigment intensifies its colour.
