White Paint: The Problem With Nano-Particles
Historically, lead-based white was the pigment used in art, for hundreds of years. But of course, lead is toxic and lead white has been largely outlawed in Europe, now almost
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COLOR FROM A WORLD WITHOUT SUN
Almost as valuable and expensive as gold, vermilion was the unique red pigment demanded by the rich and powerful throughout much of history. Also called cinnabar until the17th century, vermilion
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NATURAL VS. “NATURE-IDENTICAL” SPIKE LAVENDER
A synthesized “nature-identical” Oil of Spike Lavender has recently been made commercially available in the United States. This oil is less expensive than natural Oil of Spike Lavender because it
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NEW! ORGANIC BRUSH SOAP
We finally released the brush soap everyone has been asking for. This new Organic Brush Soap is made from organic sunflower oil and organic coconut oil. Both of these oils
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SOLVENT EXPOSURE LEVELS FOR ARTISTS
Artists are becoming increasingly aware of health issues related to solvent exposure in the studio. Many art schools are now limiting or prohibiting the use of turpentine and odorless mineral
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KATHRYN NOSKA – DEEPER MEANINGS
My motto, “Take Time to Find the Unseen” is realized through Symbolism, the language of my art. I explore the deeper meanings of things which I bring to light by
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A CASE AGAINST ODORLESS MINERAL SPIRITS
This is a guest article written by Peter Campbell, the highly regarded artist, workshop presenter, and video producer whose work appears in multiple galleries from Colorado to the East Coast…
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FLYING WITH ART MATERIALS
At The Art Treehouse, one very common question asked by artists concerns the shipping of art materials by air, or travelling with art materials on commercial airlines. This is a
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THE BRIGHT FUTURE OF ARTIST PAINTS
In recent years issues of toxicity and the environment have been at the forefront of concerns for artists who wish to be safe, responsible users of pigments and mediums. The
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CREATING ART WITH MULTIPLE CHEMICAL SENSITIVITY
I am an artist with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS, a physical reaction to even the smallest amount of a variety of seemingly unrelated chemicals). I have had to give up
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