Troubleshooting
Including the yellowing of oil paints, loose canvas, white spots, creases, bloom
Health and Safety
An overview of concerns about substances used in oil painting and list of resources
Violet Pigments
Including cobalt violet, manganese violet, mars violet and dioxazine violet
Blue Pigments
A review of major blue pigments including cerulean blue, cobalt blue, manganese blue, prussian blue, and ultramarine blue
Orange Pigments
with a focus on Cadmium Orange
Red Pigments
Including cadmium red, cadmium vermilion, mars red, pyroll red, quinacradone red, scarlet lake, transparent oxide red, and venetian red
Green Pigments
Including green earth, pthalocyanine green, and viridian
Varnishes
Learn about why and when you should varnish a painting, the types of varnishes available, and the recommended one
Grounds
Including how to choose the right ground and prime your supports
Sizing: Protect Your Supports
Including tips about choosing and applying sizes to your supports