Portrait Artist Forum - View Single Post - Lovely Alizarin, what are you using for a replacement?

Marvin Mattelson · 02-27-2007, 11:18 PM

Hi Sharon,

I don't recall ever using the Michael Harding Magenta as a substitute for AC. Maybe you were just too distracted by my matinee idol good looks to pay close enough attention to what I was saying. At any rate, when I started using the Harding colors I tested many brands and the closest thing to his beautiful Alizarin Crimson is the Old Holland Alizarin Crimson Lake Extra. They're almost identical in both transparency and when mixed with white. I stick with Old Holland and Michael Harding exclusively for my commission work due to the fact they are both ground in cold pressed linseed oil.

Take care!

02-27-2007, 11:18 PM	#18
Marvin Mattelson SOG Member FT Professional '04 Merit Award PSA '04 Best Portfolio PSA '03 Honors Artists Magazine '01 Second Prize ASOPA Perm. Collection- Ntl. Portrait Gallery Perm. Collection- Met Leads Workshops Joined: May 2002 Location: Great Neck, NY Posts: 1,093	Best substitute 4 AC Hi Sharon, I don't recall ever using the Michael Harding Magenta as a substitute for AC. Maybe you were just too distracted by my matinee idol good looks to pay close enough attention to what I was saying. At any rate, when I started using the Harding colors I tested many brands and the closest thing to his beautiful Alizarin Crimson is the Old Holland Alizarin Crimson Lake Extra. They're almost identical in both transparency and when mixed with white. I stick with Old Holland and Michael Harding exclusively for my commission work due to the fact they are both ground in cold pressed linseed oil. Take care! __________________ Marvin Mattelson http://www.fineartportrait.com [email protected]