Category Archives: Materials

David Kassan Workshop

Posted on February 6, 2012 by John Colasante

I had the privilege to attend the sold-out David Kassan workshop at the Art Student’s League for the week of Jan 30-Feb 3, 2012 (Monday-Friday). David is an acclaimed and widely respected contemporary realist painter and a personal friend of mine, yet I didn’t know … Continue reading →

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Naples yellow genuine

Posted on November 8, 2010 by John Colasante

I am looking forward to using this on my next painting. Genuine Naples yellow lead antimonate PY41 pigment. By Michael Harding.

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My League Palette

Posted on October 27, 2010 by John Colasante

Here is the palette I use when I paint at the Art Student’s League. It is the Costa Vavagiakis class notes palette with a few minor variations. I added Cinnabar Green, Cad Green Light and Cerulean Blue which I used … Continue reading →

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Palette options using natural and earth pigments only

Posted on September 24, 2010 by John Colasante

If you want to build a palette using only natural or earth pigments here are some available options. A palette like this could be used for any application including portrait and landscape, but it would be impossible to achieve certain … Continue reading →

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