Alizarin Crimson Hue The Mint Gardener Custom Pigment Composition: Complex silicate of

Pigment Composition: Complex silicate of sodium and aluminum with sulfur + Iron oxide

Paint Makers Notes: Chinook Salmon is combination of Hansa Yellow Deep (PY 65)

bright red that mixes an incredible range of colours

Hellebore Purple is our darkest modern gouache colour

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Alizarin Crimson Hue The Mint Gardener Custom Pigment Composition: Complex silicate ofAlizarin Crimson is a rich red pigment with a cool undertone known for its wide range of colour mixing possibilities. The original hue of Alizarin came from the roots of the madder plant, and was used as a dye thousands of years before it was made into a lake pigment and named Alizarin Crimson. The original pigment is not considered lightfast however todays artist grade watercolours are made from permanent and stable synthetic alternatives. Artists