Chinese Painting Pigments: High-Quality Colors for Artists

Making custom pigment involves technical skills as well as artistic creativity. First, choose the base pigments, whether synthetic or natural. Next, use a mortar and pestle or palette knife to mix the pigments in varying ratios. You can also change the consistency by adding a binder or medium. Make observations on the color changes after different combination experiments, and be sure to document the ratios along with the specific ingredients used. Think through the effects of the pigments’ characteristics which include lightfastness and transparency. With practice and patience, custom pigments that cater to specific artistic needs can be created with ease