What’s the difference between Transparent Red Oxide (PR101) and Quinacridone Burnt Orange (PO48)?

Transparent Red Oxide and Quinacridone Burnt Orange are both transparent, highly granulating earth oranges — alternatives to Burnt Sienna. Both can be mixed with Nickel Azo Yellow (PY150) to create a Quinacridone Gold hue. So what’s the difference between them, and why might you choose one over the other?

Top: Daniel Smith Quinacridone Burnt Orange (PO48).
Bottom: Daniel Smith Transparent Red Oxide (PR101).

It’s the battle of the granulating earth oranges!

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