This question has been asked to me multiple times, so I decided it’s time for a post!
What’s the difference between Quinacridone Gold and Monte Amiata Natural Sienna?
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Color Spotlight: Rich Green Gold (PY129)
A single pigment color made from copper, Rich Green Gold is a glowing, earthy greenish-yellow. Unmixed, it may read as green, but in mixes it functions more like a muted yellow.
Color Spotlight: Nickel Azo Yellow (PY150)
Nickel Azo Yellow (PY150) is one half of the mix that makes up one of my favorite colors, Quinacridone Gold. Amongst the various Yellow Ochre options in the Daniel Smith Dot Cards, Nickel Azo Yellow stood out for its bright, vibrant, yellow glow.
Color Spotlight: Quinacridone Gold
One thing you’ll always read about Quinacridone Gold is that it used to be a single pigment, PO49, until 2017, when the supply of that pigment ran out altogether. Artists bemoan the loss of this pigment which, in retrospect, they imbue with almost magical properties. I’m too young in watercolor years to have tried it, but personally, I love the mixed Quin Gold hues that you can find now, so I’m happy!