Dutch scientists have developed a new method for studying organic pigments in the paintings of old masters. Firing a laser at microscopic paint samples releases very small quantities of paint, which ...

Paints are one of the oldest synthetic substances known to man, dating back to the prehistoric times where they were used to depict scenes on cave walls. Today, paints are used both to add color and ...

(Phys.org) —Pablo Picasso is widely regarded as one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century, having pioneered a variety of new styles in painting, sculpture, and other artistic forms.

When picking out the perfect house paint, you want something that not only matches your vision but will last the test of time. Additionally, you need a paint that won't cause health problems. Here are ...

Painter Gwen Sullivan, Mesa Verde National Park’s artist-in-residence from May 14-26, will use a variety of painting techniques and mediums while making oil and watercolor paint using pigments taken ...

Street art takes many forms, and the vibrant murals on the Berlin Wall both before and after its fall are expressions of people's opinions. But there was often secrecy around the processes for ...

[Parts of this story were taken from a video interview we did with the founder in December 2021.] Van is a watercolour hoarder, and she doesn’t feel bad about it. In fact, she’s proud of it. After all ...

Multispectral imaging (MSI) [1, 2] and Hyperspectral Imaging [3–6], have been suggested as methods for the non-destructive identification of pigments. Though, it is mandatory to point out that these ...

An artist works on a piece of rock pigment painting in Wuyishan City, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 5, 2025.

The pigment Prussian Blue has been used by artists since the 18th century to create affordable blue paints. These days, the pigment’s main purpose is to treat heavy metal poisoning and radioactive ...

Dutch scientists have developed a new method for studying organic pigments in the paintings of old masters. Firing a laser at microscopic paint samples releases very small quantities of paint, which ...