Pigments

Oil Painting for Beginners - Pigments

Pigments

There are many kinds of pigments and the choice of colours remains with the individual. If you choose to pick your own then these notes will come in handy.

* Ochres: These are earth colours and are a must for landscapes

* Siennas: Are earth pigments too

* Chrome pigments: These are dominant and bright. They are more expensive

* Cadmium pigments: Are very dominant

* Prussian colours: Such as Prussian blue or Hookers green are very dominant

* Cobalt pigments: Are medium in their intensity. Cobalt blue is a versatile colour for sky and water.

* Whites: We have the choice of Flake White, Zink White or Titanium White. Titanium White has a better coverage. Colour mixing is better explained in the tutorial called 'Painting Landscapes'.

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