Handprint site says about this
"PB 74 Winsor & Newton cobalt blue deep is the most saturated of the paints listed here; it keeps its deep warm hue even when applied full strength; it also has a lovely gentle flocculation that appears in all mixed greens, blues and violets made with it. I sometimes prefer PB73/74 to ultramarine: it is just as lightfast but is less transparent, shows very little color shift as it dries, and creates a wonderful downy granulation in mixtures. It mixes perfectly with other cobalt pigments, providing a complete range of blue and green shades with the same textural and handling attributes. The only drawback: like ultramarine, cobalt blue deep will fade if exposed to mild acids (fresh lemon juice or vinegar may be strong enough)."
Early days of testing...but I AM liking what I am seeing with this new colour. A few mixes on the left and then trying to use it in normal Liz sketching style.
I have successfully weaned myself off my addiction to W&N Burnt Sienna. I have found a number of more saturated paints in Daniel Smith (some too strong!) and am currently enjoying MaimeriBlu's Transparent Mars Brown (PR101 - the same pigment as W&N. Most other 'burnt siennas' are PBr7 are opaque) I also perhaps should try MMB Transparent Mars Red (also PR101) as well. Don't worry I plan to do a page of my Burnt Sienna explorations soon as I am not sure which paint i am going to take with me on my trip
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I still adore it, Liz. Using it daily. I also have the MB Transparent Mars Red which I really like but can't justify in my small palettes. If it's not in the palette unfortunately is doesn't get used. Brown Sil de Grain and Dragon's Blood have suffered a similar fate.
ReplyDeleteluscious!
ReplyDeleteyou can make a burnt sienna equivalent - but transparent - with rose madder genuine and aureolin yellow.
Both horribly expensive but such useful colours in mixes.
I love the colours of earth and have many different versions. Have you seen Transparent Red Oxide, Daniel Smith, also PR101?
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't suggest buying it if you have other good choices, but I do like this one very much.