The "Swatch This" Challenge Day 19

1/17/2021

Technical Data:

Pigment: PG 18, PB 29, PR 177
Series: 2
Lightfastness: I – Excellent
Transparency: Transparent
Staining: 2-Low Staining
Granulation: Granulating

MOONGLOW

Moonglow's amazing granulation is in part due to its combination of three-pigments. Anthraquinoid Red floats, Ultramarine Blue settles and Viridian grays down the resulting shadowy violet color. You might try blotting and lifting parts a wash of moonglow to expose delicate greenish blues. You have to play with this one to get the full impact of how special it is. Daniel Smith recommends a salt application in background washes for added interest. You can use Moonglow as a neutral tint as it plays well with other Daniel Smith colors. They also suggest "introducing the Luminescent Interference pigments to areas of wet, damp or dry Moonglow", something I have not attempted. I was able to get a full range of vales from one pigment and need little else to paint one of my friend Rickey's chickens

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SOUL

“I am a contemplative artist who has trouble accessing verbal skills. Finding the right words to talk about the amazing things I observe around me can be frustrating. It is much more natural for me to pick up a paintbrush, some embroidery floss or my camera when I wish to share some new discovery. The artwork I create is meant to be enjoyed on whatever level the viewer experiences it and not layered with complex meaning. Feathers, fur, flowers and the incredible variation I find in wildlife not only inspire me, but compel me to share every nuance with you.