Regarding synthetic ultramarine, there are several (slightly) different versions of it. They all have the colour name PB29, but different paint names such French Ultramarine, Ultramarine Intense, Ultramarine Green Shade, etc to denote the different shades. Genuine ultramarine is now just called lapis lazuli to differentiate it from the synthetic version and hardly anyone uses the colour name PB29 to refer to the genuine crushed pigment. You’ll usually find the pigment listed as lapis lazuli or N/A. Both synthetic and genuine ultramarines are chemically identical.
It’s very normal in the watercolour community not to use black. Many artists will discourage it’s use, but personally I think everyone’s free to paint as they like. I personally do not use blacks in my paintings, I just mix it using whatever paints that are handy.
I love your handwriting 😊.
Regarding synthetic ultramarine, there are several (slightly) different versions of it. They all have the colour name PB29, but different paint names such French Ultramarine, Ultramarine Intense, Ultramarine Green Shade, etc to denote the different shades. Genuine ultramarine is now just called lapis lazuli to differentiate it from the synthetic version and hardly anyone uses the colour name PB29 to refer to the genuine crushed pigment. You’ll usually find the pigment listed as lapis lazuli or N/A. Both synthetic and genuine ultramarines are chemically identical.
Indanthrene Blue, correct! Well, at least how that’s how we all pronounce it 😂.
It’s very normal in the watercolour community not to use black. Many artists will discourage it’s use, but personally I think everyone’s free to paint as they like. I personally do not use blacks in my paintings, I just mix it using whatever paints that are handy.
Why are you whispering?
I’m not…quiet speaking people do exist…