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R&F Pigment Sticks: Complex Earths
In this article, R&F founder Richard Frumess describes the 19 R&F Colours that are "Complex Earths" - mixtures of various iron oxides and chromatic pigments.
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The remarkable histories behind the pigments on your palette.
10 stories
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Cochineal Red: Travel back in time with Schmincke
Our friends at Schmincke have recreated an exquisite collection of watercolours inspired by their very own paint sets from over one hundred years ago! Read on to go back in time with Schmincke. Schmincke Horadam Aquarelle in Cochineal Red 1912: Travel...
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Ultramarine: The colour once more valuable than gold
Ultramarine pigment was historically once more valuable than gold. We take a look at its journey from rare gemstone, lapis lazuli, to the advancement made by chemists to create an essential synthetic pigment – through the lens of the preserved...
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Purple: Reserved for Royals and Rulers
Purple is captivating and enchanting. From deep purple to lilac and ultraviolet, it conjures up ideas of magic, royalty, and psychedelia.
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Olive Yellow: An R&F Color Story
We would like to briefly touch upon one with fondness and that is the golden, awkward, beauty we call Olive Yellow.
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Gold - The Sacred and Secular Art of Gold
Gold has fascinated civilizations across time, revered not only for its rarity and luminosity but also for its deep symbolic meanings. From ancient Egypt, where it represented divine power, to Japan’s kintsugi tradition that celebrates renewal through gold-filled cracks, this...
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Indigo - The Timeless Blue of History and Resilience
Discover indigo's rich legacy—from ancient dye to a symbol of resilience, art, and spirituality. Explore its enduring beauty and transformative history."
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Quinacridone Magenta - From Steel to Soul
Discover the beauty of Quinacridone Magenta - a colour that originated in the automotive industry, and has been adopted by artists around the world. Lightfast, vibrant and intense, this stunning colour ranges from velvety deep purples to delicate pinks.
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A Colour Mixing Delight: Cobalt Turquoise in Watercolour
You won’t get bored working with Cobalt Turquoise! While it is a beautiful colour coming straight from the tube, Opus Essential Watercolour in Cobalt Turquoise (PB36) can add some real charm or drama to your painting, depending on how it’s...
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A Gem of a Colour – Emerald Green
Emerald green is a bright blue-green named after the precious gemstone, which gets its distinctive colour from trace amounts of chromium and vanadium. Also known as Schweinfurt green, Paris green and Veronese green, it has been a popular colour throughout...