Have you ever found yourself mixing colours, only to realise that you just can't get the shade you need, no matter how hard you try? Or maybe you once managed to get it right, but can't seem to replicate the result? Did you know that you can make your own paint colours? Since prehistoric times, our ancestors have sourced pigments from nature and used them for painting. This practice continued into antiquity, with some of our most famous artists creating their own colours. A good example is the inspiration drawn from Yves Klein and his Klein blue for our own...
Markers or felt-tip pens are one of the most popular writing and drawing instruments. Contrary to popular belief, they are essential in any artist's kit, and knowing how to use them well is an art in itself. How many types of marker are there? We all used them before we even learned to write, for colouring and drawing. Although we...
June 20th is widely regarded as the happiest day of the year and is often referred to as Yellow Day, in contrast to Blue Day. These two days were devised in 2005 by psychology professor Cliff Arnall, who took into account factors such as the length of the day, the temperature, the likelihood of having a holiday, and childhood memories...
There is a common lack of knowledge about the use of earth colours in painting and drawing. We tend to think that they will dirty our work, which is true if we do not apply them correctly. If, on the contrary, you control their application, they can become your best allies. These desaturated colours can be very useful for specific...
Do you know the Pantone Color of the Year programme? Every year, the Pantone trademark selects a very specific shade to be the colour of the year. It's not a simple decision, although at first glance it may seem so, as it involves many people and reasons why only one is the winner. It was established in 1999 with the...
Could you imagine painting with the smoothness of pastel, but with the versatility of paint? Would you like to be able to mix colours effortlessly, create perfect colour gradients, and achieve amazing detail without the worry of dust and smudges? PanPastel is here to revolutionise the way you create art. Discover the most versatile medium with an ultra-smooth texture, exceptional...
Introduction about colour Do you know why the sky is blue? Is it really blue, or do we just see it that way? Colour is one of nature's most intriguing and captivating phenomena. From the vibrant hues of sunrise or sunset, to the subtle nuances of a master painting. To understand more and better the complexity of colours, it is...
The Origin of Klein Blue Is it possible to register a colour? The answer is no. You cannot register a colour, but you can register a pigment, for example, or any graphic, literary, scientific or musical work. This is what Yves Klein, the man who painted the world blue, did. His life was already on the road to art, as...
