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Bringing back water soluble encaustic, the beautifully vibrant artist paint used by ancient Greek and Roman artists. Now available in our online shop.

It's been quite a bit that we have spoken about Jo

It's been quite a bit that we have spoken about José Cuní's rediscovery of the ancient lost formula of the paint medium used in ancient art. As part of his experiments, José did this copy of a Roman wall painting to prove his point. The copy has been executed in fresco and partially polished with a hard instrument. Unlike in the unpolished areas, the brushstrokes and the stylus-incised outline in the polished areas become flush with the surface, losing their relief. In this case, the polishing treatment does not provide shine to any of the colours (green earth, lime white, yellow, ochre, burn sienna, red iron oxide). You can read the whole academic paper about the Cuní's investigative work of Roman Wall Paintings on #ResearchGate. And of course you can get this wonderful paint from us. #Roman_wall_painting #ancientart #watersolubleencaustic #cunicolours

A beautiful piece by Pedro Cuní. Water soluble enc

A beautiful piece by Pedro Cuní. Water soluble encaustic on rice paper #cunicolours #waxart #encausticart #encausticpainting #encausticartist

After quite some time Cuní's water-soluble encaust

After quite some time Cuní's water-soluble encaustic medium is finally back in stock!! Create your own water soluble encaustic colours by mixing it with the desired pigment, or use it to create glazes, extend colours, enhance gloss and translucency and increase flexibility and adhesion to the surface. Beloved by many artists for its versatility and non toxicity, the beeswax based paint medium is compatible with acrylic paint, oil paint (both conventional and water-mixable), watercolour, casein and egg, glue and gum tempera colours and media. Get it whilst the stock lasts!! 😃 #paintmedium #cunicolours #watersoluble #encaustic #artistpaint #beeswax #acrylicpaint #oilpaint #tempera #nontoxic

After quite some time Cuní's Medium is finally bac

After quite some time Cuní's Medium is finally back in stock!! Mix medium with Cuni colours to create glazes, extend colours, enhance gloss and translucency and increasing flexibility and adhesion to the surface. Mix it with the desired pigment to create a new water soluble encaustic colour. Diluted with water and applied to the support or the priming, the medium provides a waxy surface that allows a smooth paint application. Beloved by many artists for its versatility, the beeswax based paint medium is composed of nontoxic products, accepted in cosmetics and food. No hazardous solvents are required. Get it whilst the stock lasts!! 😃 #paintmedium #cunicolours #watersoluble #encaustic #artistpaint #beeswax

PAINT THE BLUES!! To celebrate the January blues w

PAINT THE BLUES!! To celebrate the January blues we’re offering a rare 20% off the blue range of Cuní’s water-soluble encaustic paint over the next 2 weeks. Just use the code: JANUARYBLUES20 at checkout. This is a very rare offer as our profit margins are ridiculously small due to the cost of the components of this beautiful artist paint (pure beeswax and quality pigments). As we’ve said before – we’re in it solely for the passion to make this historically important paint medium available to all. The offer is valid until February 10th. Enjoy!! 😃
#PaintTheBlues #ArtistDiscount #BlueArtistPaint #JanuaryBlues #NewYearArt #watersoluble #encausticpaint #cunicolours

A big thank you to all for all the wonderful art y

A big thank you to all for all the wonderful art you have created throughout the year and for helping us to keep water-soluble encaustic, this ancient and very beautiful paint medium, available for all. We wouldn't be here if it weren't for you. We are wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and creative 2026. Your Paint Club team ❤️ #artist #artistpaint #watersoluble #waxart #encaustic #encausticpainting #cunicolours #encausticcuni #thankyouforyoursupport

The brilliant history of cobalt blueDid you know

The brilliant history of cobalt blueDid you know that cobalt blue has been coloring our world for centuries? This rich, deep pigment was first used in ancient China for blue-and-white porcelain as early as the 8th century. But it wasn’t until 1802 that cobalt blue was officially discovered and synthesized by French chemist Louis Jacques Thénard.Valued for its intense, stable hue, cobalt blue quickly became a favorite among artists.Unlike other blue pigments, cobalt blue doesn’t fade over time — making it a true classic in both art and design. 💎#pedrocuni #cunicolours #ArtHistory #CobaltBlue #ColorStory #PigmentHistory #ArtLovers #BlueIsTheColor

The brilliant history of cobalt blueDid you know

The brilliant history of cobalt blueDid you know that cobalt blue has been coloring our world for centuries? This rich, deep pigment was first used in ancient China for blue-and-white porcelain as early as the 8th century. But it wasn’t until 1802 that cobalt blue was officially discovered and synthesized by French chemist Louis Jacques Thénard.Valued for its intense, stable hue, cobalt blue quickly became a favorite among artists.Unlike other blue pigments, cobalt blue doesn’t fade over time — making it a true classic in both art and design. 💎#pedrocuni #cunicolours #ArtHistory #CobaltBlue #ColorStory #PigmentHistory #ArtLovers #BlueIsTheColor

#cadmiumredlight #cunicolours #watersolubleencaust

#cadmiumredlight #cunicolours #watersolubleencaustic #coldwaxpainting #beeswax

#burntochre + #phthaloblue. How many textures can

#burntochre + #phthaloblue. How many textures can you create with Cuni colours? Explore, experiment, and unlock endless artistic possibilities.#cunicolours #watersolubleencaustic #beeswaxpainting #encaustic #coldwax #painttexture

Bold and relaxed all at once — this stunning sketc

Bold and relaxed all at once — this stunning sketch by Adele Wagstaff, painted with Cuni colours, features a male figure sprawled effortlessly in an armchair. His pose is pure ease, but the brushstrokes are anything but calm — energetic, expressive, and full of life. Contrasting colors bring tension and depth to the moment of stillness. A beautiful balance between rest and raw energy.@AdeleWagstaff #FigureSketch #WatersolubleEncaustic #ExpressiveArt #cunicolours #coldwax #coldwaxpainting #encaustic #beeswaxpainting

Who needs a sky when you've got Phthalo Blue?You

Who needs a sky when you've got Phthalo Blue?You’ve probably caked it on your palette, bled it into your brushes, and cursed when it went too intense—but let’s be honest, that rich, almost-electric blue is a total game-changer. Born in the ’30s, Phthalo Blue (aka copper phthalocyanine PB‑15) stormed into artists’ studios like a rock star—lightfast, high‑tinting, and endlessly mixable.
A little dab blends into dreamy teals or deep violets.  A lot? Blue domination—your skies will glow, your oceans will pop.  Tip: This stuff’s potent—start small, add white for balance or go bold and let it sing#phthaloblue #cunicolours #watersolubleencaustic #encaustic #coldwax #beeswaxpainting #loveblue

Introducing the latest mural by Pedro Cuni for All

Introducing the latest mural by Pedro Cuni for All Stars Project!
Step into a world where ancient tradition meets street‑art : Pedro Cuni’s new mural is a study in colour, movement, and paint‑alchemy.
@encaustic_cuni #cunicolours #watersolubleencaustic #cuni #pedrocuni #muralartist #wallpainting

Meet green cinnabar — the unexpected twist on the

Meet green cinnabar — the unexpected twist on the classic red pigment. Rare, moody, and a bit mysterious, this green beauty showed up in ancient works when chemistry got weird (and wonderful).Green cinnabar wasn’t made on purpose at first — it sometimes formed through chemical reactions. But later, alchemists tried to recreate it. Why? Because it glowed with a depth regular greens couldn’t match.
Pigment or potion? You decide.#PigmentHistory #GreenCinnabar #AlchemyInArt #GreenCinnabarMagic #cunicolours #watersolubleencaustic #coldwax #coldwaxpainting #beeswaxpainting

Manu OCarm, an illustrator and Carmelite philosoph

Manu OCarm, an illustrator and Carmelite philosopher from Guadalajara, Jalisco, has shared with us this beautiful painting titled The Lamb of God, created using Cuní colors.
We absolutely love it — thank you so much, Manu!#manuocarm #watersolubleencaustic #cunicolours #encaustic #beeswaxpainting #religiousart #coldwax

Choosing the right primer is key to a professional

Choosing the right primer is key to a professional, long-lasting paint job.#watersolubleencaustic #cunicolours #beeswaxpainting #coldwaxpainting #encaustic #primer

Pompeii relives its last day: Discoveries in the H

Pompeii relives its last day: Discoveries in the House of Helle and Phrixus reveal a desperate attempt at survival.The scene is heartbreaking—a bed placed crosswise to block the entrance to a bedroom, a desperate gesture by its occupants to protect themselves from the rain of lapilli—fragments of volcanic rock—that fell mercilessly during the initial phases of the eruption. Nearby, the remains of at least four individuals, including a child, whose bulla—a bronze amulet worn by Roman boys until adulthood—lies as a silent testimony to a life cut short.The name of the domus comes from a mural found in the triclinium, depicting the Greek myth of Phrixus and Helle. The masterfully rendered scene captures the tragic moment when Helle, sister of Phrixus, falls into the sea during their escape on the back of the winged ram Chrysomallos.Like other mural paintings in Pompeii, the House of Helle and Prixius was probably painted using the water soluble encaustic technique.#watersolubleencaustic #pompei #romanpainting #coldwaxpainting #beeswaxpainting

Canadian artist C.R. Gill was introduced to water

Canadian artist C.R. Gill was introduced to water soluble encaustic paints by our good friend Eleanor Crook . As expressed by the artist: I fell in love with Cuní water soluble encaustic as a versatile paint that I can take with me out of the studio.
These two enigmatic works offer but a glimpse into the depth and bold originality of C.R. Gill’s vision.@catalyst_artworks @eleanorcrooksculpture #cunicolours #watersolubleencaustic #beeswaxpainting #coldwaxpainting #encaustic

Pedro Cuní shows us how to paint a Fayum portrait

Pedro Cuní shows us how to paint a Fayum portrait using Cuní water-soluble encaustic — the original formula behind the iconic Greco-Roman Egyptian portraits.
#pedrocuni #encausticcuni #watersolubleencaustic #cunicolours #encaustic #coldwax #fayum #fayumportraits #egypt

#cobaltblue #ultramarineblue #titaniumwhite #carbo

#cobaltblue #ultramarineblue #titaniumwhite #carbonblack #watersolubleencaustic #cunicolours

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