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Cadmium Red – Medium 60ml

£56.90

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Cadmium Red - Medium 60ml quantity

Category: 60ml Tag: red

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Colour Index	77202
Lightfastness (1-8)	7
Fastness to Weathering	5
Opacity/ Transparency	O
Size	60ml

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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.

As the holiday season arrives, we want to extend o

As the holiday season arrives, we want to extend our heartfelt Christmas greetings to all artists. Your creativity and passion have brought joy, inspiration, and beauty into our lives throughout the year. Your work transcends boundaries and speaks to the soul, reminding us of the magic that art can create.
May this Christmas bring you peace, joy, and an abundance of inspiration for the coming year. We hope you find time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the festive season with loved ones. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world and making it a more vibrant and colorful place.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with endless possibilities and artistic achievements.#viggojohansen #cunicolours #watersolubleencaustic #christmas #merrychristmas #artist #artistpainter

Jasper Johns, Farley Breaks Down—after Larry Bur

Jasper Johns, Farley Breaks Down—after Larry Burrows, 2014, Cuní water-soluble encaustic and link on plastic, 32 x 24 inches. The series is remarkable both for its incredible power and melancholy (which is not new to his work), as well as it’s stunningly beautiful flowing technique.
#jasperjohns #watersolubleencaustic #cunicolours #cuni #beeswaxpainting #coldwaxmedium #ink #indiaink

#anwei #cunicolours #watersolubleencaustic #cuni #

#anwei #cunicolours #watersolubleencaustic #cuni #encaustic #coldwax #coldwaxmedium #beeswax #beeswaxpainting

Art has the beautiful ability to encompass everyth

Art has the beautiful ability to encompass everything, to expand, to capture, to embrace, to overwhelm, to possess. It inhabits every corner, heart, cinema, art gallery, museum. It always creates something, it always speaks, sounds, moves, and touches. Its existence is valuable, and the bond it generates with those who receive, contemplate, and enjoy it is always different; but it is also always a gift to preserve, care for, and share.
#watersolubleencaustic #cunicolours #paintingwithbeeswax #art #artist #artistpainter #greece #greektemple

Titanium white is the strongest, most brilliant wh

Titanium white is the strongest, most brilliant white available to artists in the entire history of art. Excellent hiding power and with twice the opacity of pure lead white.Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) has a long history of use that spans from ancient times to the present day. In ancient civilizations, the primary form of titanium dioxide encountered was as a naturally occurring mineral, often in the form of rutile or anatase. These minerals were sometimes used in early forms of art and cosmetics, though their understanding and usage were rudimentary compared to modern applications.While the explicit use and understanding of titanium dioxide as a distinct chemical compound emerged relatively recently, its natural forms have been utilized since ancient times. From Egyptian cosmetics to Renaissance art, titanium dioxide's journey through history reflects humanity's evolving knowledge and technological advancements in material science.Historical evidence supports the early adoption of titanium white by artists, dating back to the 1800s, as exemplified by:-The discovery of the pigment on Camille Pissarro’s easel from the 1890s, where it was often mixed with other whites, notably lead white and zinc white.-The works of Cézanne, who incorporated this compound white into his paintings.-The presence of the pigment in John Singer Sargent’s 1882 painting “Oriental Cafe on the Riva degli Schiavoni.”#titaniumwhite #johnsingersargent #cunicolours #watersolubleencaustic #paintingwithwhite #egyptiancosmetics #cezanne #camillepissarro

A new example of a richly decorated house revealed

A new example of a richly decorated house revealed during the excavations currently underway in the Insula of the Casa dei Casti Amanti, in the central district of the ancient city of Pompeii.The striking feature of the house is the exceptional quality of the wall paintings. Due to the discovery of a well-preserved mural depicting the myth of Hyppolytus and Phaedra, it was given the provisional name of Casa di Fedra.Unlike the majority of homes in Pompeii, the Casa di Fedra lacks an atrium with the typical rainwater-collecting basin, or impluvium, a feature commonly found even in modest Roman houses.Instead, the residence maximizes its small space with intricate wall decorations, showcasing an array of mythological and botanical themes.#romanwall #wallpainting #mural #pompeii #casadifedra #casadeicastiamanti

House of Augustus in Rome. Stanza delle maschere h

House of Augustus in Rome. Stanza delle maschere has received its name from some painted theatrical masks, which are part of the architectural decoration. The immediate impression of the room is that too many conservation treatments seem to have been executed, since the colours appear too brilliant and the outlining of details is hard and not authentic. The total impression is that of standing in front of a fake. The retouching of the paintings have not been made just on limited areas, where stuccoing demanded some intervention, but also on perfectly legible areas, where the painting previously had a worn surface.By respecting the rule of performing the absolute minimum intervention, it would be possible to end up with not causing changes, in the material or in the initial artistic intention.#romanwall #encaustic #rome #stanzadellemaschere #domusaugusti #pallatinhill #mural #wallpainting

Comparison between Cuní water soluble encaustic a

Comparison between Cuní water soluble encaustic and acrylic. #watersolubleencaustic #acrylic #cunicolours #cunipaint #beeswaxpainting

One of our favorite Fayum portraits, a stunning ex

One of our favorite Fayum portraits, a stunning example of Roman-Egyptian funerary art that showcases the intricate naturalism characteristic of these works. Painted on a wooden panel, the portrait captures the lifelike features of the deceased with remarkable detail.FTIR spectra analysis of paint samples from this portrait has revealed fascinating details about its composition. The spectra showed distinct absorption bands that correspond to water-soluble encaustic. This finding suggests that the artist may have employed a unique method to alter the traditional encaustic medium.Mummy portraits are a testament to the rich cultural fusion of Greco-Roman and Egyptian traditions during Roman rule in Egypt. These portraits, primarily from the 1st to 3rd centuries CE, were painted on wooden panels and used in mummy wrappings.#fayum #mummyportrait #funeraryart #watersolubleencaustic #fayumportraits #romanegypt

Red ochre, a natural earth pigment containing iron

Red ochre, a natural earth pigment containing iron oxide, has an incredibly long history of use by humans. Archaeological evidence suggests that red ochre has been utilized for at least 100,000 years. This pigment has been found in some of the world's earliest known art, including cave paintings, burial sites, and decorative objects. It was used by all ancient cultures across different continents for a variety of purposes, such as body decoration, artistic expression, and ceremonial activities.Today is still used by Australian aborigines. Red ochre plays a significant role in their cultural practices, including body painting for ceremonies, creating rock art, and in traditional medicine. The red pigment is often obtained from specific sacred sites and holds great cultural and spiritual significance.In modern times, red ochre continues to be used by artists around the world. Its earthy tones and natural properties make it a favored choice for those who seek traditional and environmentally friendly materials. Contemporary artists appreciate its historical connotations and the depth it brings to their works. Thus, the use of red ochre bridges ancient practices with modern artistic endeavors, showcasing its enduring significance in human culture.#redochre #burntochre #cunicolours #watersolubleencaustic #earthpigments #ironoxide

#carbonblack #titaniumwhite #rawumber #rawsienna

#carbonblack #titaniumwhite #rawumber #rawsienna

How did ancient Egyptians create dazzling painting

How did ancient Egyptians create dazzling paintings? Examples can be found on the walls of their palaces, tombs, and temples, and they also painted on objects, such as stelae or coffins.
In ancient Egypt, pigments were mostly made from minerals that were gathered or dug from the earth. They were ground down to a fine powder and then mixed with a binder, sometimes made out of beeswax.
Ancient Egyptians painted with brushes, just like we do now. Their brushes were made out of bundles of plant materials like grasses and reeds, using a string to bind brush materials together.
#egypt #beeswax #encaustic #brush #pigment #ancientegypt #egyptianpainting #binder #wallpainting

We love Adele Wagstaff’s portraits for her abili

We love Adele Wagstaff’s portraits for her ability to not only depict the physical attributes of her subjects but to delve deeply into their personalities and humanity, creating portraits that resonate on a personal and emotional level. In her latest portrait, her skill in capturing the essence of her subjects shines through.The use of water soluble encaustic, a medium known for its rich texture and distinctive sheen, amplifies the colours and breathes life into the artwork. This technique, combined with Wagstaff's meticulous attention to detail and profound understanding of her subjects, results in a portrait that is both visually stunning and deeply evocative.@adelewagstaff.artist #cunicolours #watersolubleencaustic #encaustic #beeswaxpainting #coldwaxmedium #portrait #presence #fromlife #ontheeasel

Ancient Egypt was flooded with color. Artists and

Ancient Egypt was flooded with color. Artists and craftspeople brightly embellished a variety of surfaces, including temple and palace walls, coffins, statues, and pottery. Pigments were sourced from minerals such as iron, copper, and cobalt.Minerals such as ochres, sourced from earth and clay, and carbon-based black were usually accessible to artisans in Egypt, but some pigments had to be imported into the Nile Valley from the Eastern and Western Deserts and Oases, or even farther away. #Egypt #nilevalley #pigments #egyptianpainting #ironpigments #azurite #ochre #egyptiangreen

Cuní water-soluble encaustics are made out of bee

Cuní water-soluble encaustics are made out of beeswax. This sets them apart from other water-based encaustics that use petroleum-derived waxes, such as microcrystalline wax or paraffin. The formula of the Cuní colours is the same as that used by ancient painters in Europe, Asia and America, which gives them a special historical and artisanal value. This characteristic gives them a quality and naturalness that evokes traditional painting techniques, maintaining the essence of ancestral artistic practices. #watersolubleencaustic #cunicolours #beeswaxpainting #beeswaxmedium #coldwax #coldwaxmedium

We’d love to share this Diana González Gandolfi

We’d love to share this Diana González Gandolfi’s stunning pieces. Diana is a Philadelphia-based artist who creates mixed media abstract paintings and prints informed by maps, scientific imagery and autobiographical data. This two paintings were created using encaustic monotype and Cuni colours on panel. We love!
#watersolubleencaustic #cunicolours #encaustic #beeswaxpainting #coldwaxmedium

Amazing mediterranean mural by Pedro Cuní painted

Amazing mediterranean mural by Pedro Cuní painted for @maison_provencebk in Manhattan.@encaustic_cuni #watersolubleencaustic #cunicolours #encaustic #coldwax #coldwaxmedium #beeswaxpainting #waxpainting #mural #muralart #muralartist

Did the Romans use the same materials as the Greek

Did the Romans use the same materials as the Greeks in their painting?According to ancient sources, encaustic was the wax-based painting technique used by ancient Greek, Roman, and Byzantine artists.The ancient documentary sources reflect the wide use of encaustic by painters in classical antiquity: it is practically the only technique mentioned in connection with the execution of works of art, painters were called encausters or waxers, and the word “wax” was synonymous not only with encaustic, but also with painting.The Roman artist inherited the palette of the Egyptian and Greek artist, but what is perhaps different is the ease with which the range of pigments became available across the Empire. This reflects the extent of trading between centres of pigment extractionand making and the main centres of art production.Blue pigments used were derived from:1. Blue azurite, a naturally occurring copper carbonate mineral found in Morocco and France often found with green malachite.2. Lapis lazuli, from Afghanistan, to form the pigment ultramarine.#encaustic #watersolubleencaustic #lapislazuli #azurite #greek #greekpainting #roman #romanpainting #waxmedium #beeswaxpainting #coldwax #coldwaxmedium

#workinprogress. Mural by Pedro Cuní at a French

#workinprogress. Mural by Pedro Cuní at a French restaurant in Manhattan. Unlike most organic paint media, which require to be applied on completely cured mortar, Cuní water soluble encaustic can be used on wet or uncured lime or cement mortar. The paint layer in contact with the wet mortar becomes quickly cured and water insoluble.
#pedrocuni #watersolubleencaustic #cunicolours #encaustic #encausticart #beeswaxmedium #coldwax #mural #muralart #coldwaxmedium @maison_provencebk

The archaeological site of Cacaxtla, Mexico, has s

The archaeological site of Cacaxtla, Mexico, has several buildings that were decorated with strikingly colourful mural paintings, in which war scenes, rulers and warriors such as eagle and jaguar knights can be observed. These magnificent works of art constitute a sustained and local painting tradition, treasured by generations of patrons and painters.This important site was occupied by Olmeca-Xicalanca culture during the Epiclassic period from 700 a.c. to 900 a.c.Chemical analysis carried out on the paintings, revealed the use of a beeswax-based binding medium.#beeswax #beeswaxpainting #muralpainting #ancientmexico #cacaxtla

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