Once you dive deeper into the topic of (handmade) paints and art supplies, you will encounter the amazing world of pigments. Their histories, usages and origins are as wide, fascinating and spectacular as their color ranges. Here's to all the pigment...
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Pigments and where to buy them
Pigments and where to learn about them
Pigments and which books to read about them
Pigments and where to buy them
Kremer Pigmente is by far the best place to find pigments for any art project. Their range of pigments and expertise is exceptional. If you ever come to Germany, their pigment mill is well worth a visit, too.
Kremer Pigmente Online Shop
UK based Jackson's Art provide a great variety of colours with their own brand of pigments.
Jackson's Art
You might know German brand Schmincke for their traditional watercolours and gouache, but they also carry a range of high quality pigments in gorgeous bottles - perfect if you only need small amounts of pigments and love to display them neatly in you...
Pigments: www.schmincke.de
US based pigment supplier with a nice selection of several Quinacridone pigments (among others) you hardly find anywhere else.
Pigments and more | eBay Shops
Ochres and many more pigments from France.
Société des Ocres de France | Producer of ochre, pigments ...
A plethora of pigments, available online or in their beautiful Victorian Shop in London.
Pigments Gums & Resins - L Cornelissen & Son
Amazing source for a variety of earth pigments (so many green earths to choose from!) as well as special pigments.
Natural pigments
Great variety of classic pigments and modern pigments alike.
Sinopia - Pigments
The japanese pigment paradise and art supply heaven in Tokyo!
Japanese Art Supplies Online | Pigment Tokyo
Non toxic earth pigments for arts and crafts.
Non-Toxic Pigments, Mica Products, and More | Earth Pigments
Great selection of pigments by different brands.
Dry Pigments | BLICK Art Materials
Pigments and where to learn about them
The best Pigment Database, an Artists Paint and Pigment Reference with Color Index Names, Color Index Numbers and Chemical Composition.
The Color of Art: Home - Pigments and Paints
Perfect place to learn more about the history of certain pigments and their recipes.
Pigments through the Ages - detailed pigment histories, recipes
Laurens' YouTube channel is a treasure trove for everything about pigments! Free tutorials on paint making, interesting facts and more.
Dirty Blue Tube
Community, guides and resources, all about pigments.
Pigments Revealed International | natural pigments
Pigments and which books to read about them
Beautiful and informative book about pigments through the ages.
Chromatopia: An Illustrated History of Color
Wonderful book about pigments and colours, with an emphasis on their usage in artworks.
The Art of Colour: The History of Art in 39 Pigments
An amazing book on earth pigments with beautiful photos.
Book of Earth: A Guide to Ochre, Pigment, and Raw Color
Comprehensive guide on historical pigments.
Pigment Compendium
Truly unique guide to making pigments and dyes from mushrooms.
The Mushroom Color Atlas: A Guide to Dyes and Pigments
A great guide if you wish to make your own pigments
Found and Ground: A practical guide to making your own foraged paints
