Pigments are the building blocks of artist colours; they are chemical compounds that impart colour to paint by changing how it interacts with light. In this Guide to Pigments, we explore how pigments are made and what they are used for, some of the unique characteristics that affect the way that paint behaves, and why the Pigment Colour Index can help you get the most from your artist colours.
A Guide to Pigments
Contents:
0:18 What is a Pigment?
1:13 The History of Pigments
4:26 The Difference Between Pigments and Dyes
7:17 Transparency and Opacity
10:57 Tinting Strength
13:57 Drying Time
15:21 Granulation
17:00 Lightfastness and Fugitive Pigments
19:06 Permanence
20:26 What is the Pigment Index?
26:00 Genuine Pigments vs. Hues
29:40 What is a Single Pigment Colour?
33:41 Credits
Further Reading
Jackson’s Artist Pigments: Colour Information and History
What is the Pigment Colour Index?
Introducing Jackson’s Artist Pigment Sets
