All About Ultramarine
Ultramarine
The word ‘Ultramarine’ comes from the Latin ‘ultra’ meaning ‘beyond’ and ‘mare’ meaning ‘sea’, as this was how Lapis Lazuli first arrived in Europe.
Spotlight on Ultramarine
Ultramarine Blue and French Ultramarine
I've been wondering about the two Ultramarine for the longest time and decided to finally compare the two. By the way, I'm currently using French Ultramarine.
Difference Between the two PB29
French Ultramarine vs. Ultramarine Blue
The main reason for my choice of Ultramarine over French is that it makes better green. I am very grateful to my great friend Jane Blundell for first telling me this. At the Daniel Smith event we attended last year, John Coglan mentioned the difference between the two versions: French Ultramarine has a bigger particle size and is warmer (redder) than Ultramarine Blue.
French Ultramarine vs. Ultramarine Blue
Happy V-Day
Our Tuesday group exchanges Valentines during the month of February. Here is a sample of a week's collection of treasures.
An Artist Declutters
I am often involved in conversations about clutter, downsizing, minimalism and collecting. Here is one way to work out a solution for space vs. possessions vs. lifestyle preferences.
Especially tricky when living with someone who has another spatial and/or saving stuff sensibility. Here is how one artist handled the challenge:
An Artist Declutters Her Life…And Paints All Her Possessions
How to Build a Frame
Learn how to build a frame for your art. This shadow-box frame is perfect for works on paper, and artist Diane Reed Sawyer takes us through the process from beginning to end.
Building a Shadow-Box Frame
What Colors Make Gray?
Watercolor artist Keiko Tanabe invites us into her studio to learn color mixing alongside her. She shows how subtle neutrals can be — even made with primary colors — and answers a popular question: what colors make gray?
Color Mixing with the Primary Colors
Daniel Smith Grays
A selection of 6 grays created with 3 world renowned Artists: Master Artist Alvaro Castagnet, Master Colorist Jane Blundell, and Master Artist Joseph Zbukvic!
Why so many Grays?
American Watercolorists
Andrew Wyeth was first introduced to watercolor by his father, the famous illustrator N.C. Wyeth, and by one of his father’s friends, Sid Chase. He immediately began looking at the work of great watercolorists from the past, especially American artists who “lifted watercolor from the academic approach of the British and made it something freer,” he explained.
Andrew Wyeth Picks 20 Great American Watercolorists
See, React, Interpret
"It’s my belief that an artist’s job is to interpret what he or she sees, not just to imitate it. Also, an artist should try to express what is felt about the subject, not just what is seen. There are different forms of reality. The observed reality of the subject is one form, but there is also the reality of the painting that results from this observation. This reality is more crucial because it’s where the artist’s voice is heard." Thomas Schaller
There is a great video of him working through the painting.
See, React, Interpret with Artist Thomas Schaller
