6. Marianne North

Victorian thumbs nose at patriarchy, travels world solo, endows eponymous museum in 1882; still only permanent exhibition by woman in England as of 2020.

Also, friends with Darwin.

Artists, Art History, Travel, Plein Air, Paint, BotanicalsAndrew RoseAugust 12, 2020Oil, India, Chile, Botanicals

5. Single-Pigment Paint, Part Five: Why it works

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

Materials, Paint, ColorAndrew RoseAugust 5, 2020Oil, Charvin, Old Holland, M. Graham, Pigments

4. Single-Pigment Paint, Part Four: Identifying Ingredients

This is the Colour Index lesson you’re looking for.

Materials, Paint, ColorAndrew RoseAugust 4, 2020Oil, Charvin, Old Holland, M. Graham, Pigments Comment

3. Single-Pigment Paint, Part Three: Recommended Suppliers

Blick in person or online. Or, if you’re in France, Charvin.

Materials, Paint, ColorAndrew RoseAugust 3, 2020Oil, Charvin, Blick, Old Holland, M. Graham

2. Single-Pigment Paint, Part Two: The 21 Essential Colors

Includes link to downloadable pigment list.

Materials, Paint, Color, Plein AirAndrew RoseAugust 2, 2020Oil, Pigments, Old Holland, Charvin, M. Graham, Plein Air

1. Single-Pigment Paint, Part One: The Best Brands

TL;DR - Old Holland, Charvin, and M. Graham.

Materials, Paint, ColorAndrew RoseAugust 1, 2020Oil, Pigments, Old Holland, Charvin, M. Graham, Plein Air