Notes on Color: The Phthalos
We’re back with another edition of Notes On Color - our platform for sharing our thoughts on color. Meet Phthalo Blue, Phthalo Turquoise, and Phthalo Green. Don’t be fooled by their dark top tones. These colors pack a punch.
Richly pigmented, our encaustic paints can be extended with encaustic medium to create luminous glazes. Add some Titanium White to produce vibrant tints. The same can be done with our Pigment Sticks® using R&F Blending Medium.
Scroll down to find a short demo video illustrating how to work with our phthalos.
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Enjoy. Keep painting.
PHTHALO BLUE. Very powerful, makes for a bright clean tint. Greener than our Ultramarine and Cobalt Blues.
Available in both our encaustic and Pigment Stick® color lines. Transparent with a Pigment Stick® drying rate of medium.
Chemical Composition: copper phthalocyanine.
PHTHALO TURQUOISE. With a vivid turquoise undertone, Phthalo Turquoise has a hue midway between Phthalo Blue and Phthalo Green.
Available in both our encaustic and Pigment Stick® color lines. Transparent with a Pigment Stick® drying rate of medium.
Chemical Composition: phthalo blue + phthalo green.
PHTHALO GREEN. Very powerful and deep. In line work it can look blacker than black. Possessing a vivid undertone, Phthalo Green can be a bit harsh, but it makes for an excellent glaze.
Available in both our encaustic and Pigment Stick® color lines. Transparent with a Pigment Stick® drying rate of medium.
Chemical Composition: chlorinated copper phthalocyanine.