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Color Chart*
Faber-Castell Brush Pens
I needed to reorder some brush pens the other day, and missed getting one of my most used greens. On-line color charts are a nice idea, but unless they’re pictures of actual color swatches, aren’t very accurate. The one I missed looked like a light yellow, and silly me didn’t bother reading […]
Pencil Jar
Sketchbook, Colored Inks
There’s something magical about viewing a work of art from a darkened room. The outside environment seemingly disappears leaving only you, and the artwork. For the fine art patron, it’s an enchanting experience. For the fine art curator, it’s about keeping the artwork in the best condition possible.
The conservation of fine art […]
Coal Elevator
Sketchbook, plain old pencil
Now that we know a little more about the longevity of our artist’s pigments, let’s discuss the longevity of the artist. Pigment poisoning can occur through inhalation or ingestion. Take a look at this consolidated overview of art materials and their hazards:
Table of Artist’s Materials & Hazards
In the U.S., lead […]
Market Scene
Sketchbook, Ink
Man has been interested in documenting his surroundings ever since he discovered he could use burnt sticks to decorate the living room wall. Just take a look at the abundance of artwork discovered in numerous caves around the world! The only fact of which we remain uncertain, is whether these early cave paintings […]
