August 16, 2010

art secret 2 - new gamboge (yellow)

New gamboge is another Magic Color. Find it at Dick Blick.


New Gamboge is also a color that plays well with others and will add an amazing glow to your watercolor when used as an underpainting. It is a clean, clear yellow that won't muddy and has no green overtones. It's also a great color mixed or used on its own. Try it in a still life or sunset, you'll love it. Look how it gives the orange a delicious glow. Yummm.


Hint: It's an intense yellow-use it sparingly at first.


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