Description
Stoneground Paint Co. Vivianite Watercolour
Vivianite has been used as a pigment since antiquity, and is also known as Blue Ocher. This grey-blue mineral was christened ‘Vivianite’ after Welshman John Henry Vivian ‘discovered’ it in Cornwall, England. Stoneground Vivianite Watercolour is available in half pans, as well as in the Stoneground Large Night Garden Palette.
Vivianite is often found in peat bogs, where it grows on the bones and teeth of animals found within. This mineral pigment adds a beautiful luminous quality when used for glazing, but don’t hesitate to use it full strength for unique monochrome works, or for underpainting.
Artist Notes: Applied in many thin layers an underpainting done in Stoneground Vivianite watercolour adds enormous depth and luminosity to watercolours. Vivianite is granular and lifts easily so light applications in layers work best.
Paint Maker’s Notes: Vivianite has been used as a pigment since antiquity and is also known as Blue Ocher. This grey-blue mineral was christened ‘Vivianite’ after Welshman John Henry Vivian discovered it in Cornwall, England. Vivianite is often found in peat bogs, where it grows on (and will eventually replace) the bones and teeth of animals (or humans) found within.
Colour Details:
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Transparency: Transparent
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Staining: Semi-Staining
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Granularity: Semi-Granular
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Pigment Number: N/A
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Pigment Type: Synthetic Inorganic
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Pigment Composition: Hydrated iron phosphate
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Lightfastness: Not Rated
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Toxicity: Non Toxic
Available in the following Stoneground palettes: Large Night Garden Palette.