Chinese Painting Pigments: High-Quality Colors for Artists

Water soluble Chinese pigments are easy to dissolve in water, making them ideal for use in techniques such as ink wash painting. They can be natural, like plant based pigments, or manmade. When applied to paper, these pigments give a smooth and flowing effect. They are often used for creating delicate washes that allow the artist to layer color and create depth. Water soluble pigments are also ideal for blending, which makes it possible to produce a vast array of colors. They are widely used in both modern and traditional Chinese waterbased artwork