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Catherine Ingleby · 11-10-2001, 01:34 PM

In response to John, I agree that the majority of the Old Holland colours are the best ready made oils available but I have found that the yellow ochre, essential in creating flesh tone, is very green.

I have resorted to grinding my own which has produced a quality of colour far superior to anything manufactured. I buy the pigment from 'Zecchis' in Florence Italy and find that the result is well worth the effort. I would love to know how many others grind their own colours and how easily available pigments are?

Catherine

11-10-2001, 01:34 PM	#4
Catherine Ingleby Associate Member Joined: Aug 2001 Location: Scotland/Italy Posts: 23	In response to John, I agree that the majority of the Old Holland colours are the best ready made oils available but I have found that the yellow ochre, essential in creating flesh tone, is very green. I have resorted to grinding my own which has produced a quality of colour far superior to anything manufactured. I buy the pigment from 'Zecchis' in Florence Italy and find that the result is well worth the effort. I would love to know how many others grind their own colours and how easily available pigments are? Catherine __________________ Catherine Ingleby http://www.catherineingleby.com Last edited by Cynthia Daniel; 11-10-2001 at 01:41 PM.