Why Pigment Codes Matter (The Quinacridone Gold Rabbit Hole)

In this video I dig into pigment codes and why they matter when choosing and understanding oil paints. I use Quinacridone Gold as the main example to explore a range of concepts, including: • What quinacridone pigments are • Masstone vs undertone • The history of pigments and the Colour Index • Single pigments vs mixtures • How pigments have changed over time • Which brands offer Quinacridone Gold • Resources for pigment codes Later in the video I do some mixes with quinacridone gold and common palette colors. I also talk about a few pigments I found interesting that are no longer used by any major oil paint brands. If you’ve ever looked at the codes on a paint tube and wondered what they really mean, this video might help. Resources I mention: https://artiscreation.com https://paintlist.com https://www.guerrapaint.com https://www.kremer-pigmente.com/en-us New videos weekly. #oilpainting #pigments #artmaterials