Artist Review of Old Holland Quinacridone Fuchsia Acrylic Paint
Old Holland New Masters Classic Acrylic Paints have been developed with a high pigment concentration and a patented binding system, allowing each colour to display the unique characteristics of the individual pigment. In this Artist Review of the Month, Sheila Buggy shares her thoughts on the Quinacridone Fuchsia Acrylic paint that dries to a satin gloss and can be used for techniques ranging from thick impasto to ultra-thin glazing. Artist Review of Old Holland Quinacridone Fuchsia Acrylic Paint by Sheila Buggy One of my guilty pleasures, which is similar to Holbein’s Quinacridone Magenta colour-wise, is Old Holland’s Quinacridone Fuchsia. The red/violet balance is just perfect and I highly recommend this colour. It has a glossier finish than the Quinacridone Magenta and holds the brushstrokes well straight out of the tube. I call it my guilty pleasure because of the cost. Old Holland is great paint, but pricey. For a smoother finish, a bit of acrylic flow medium and distilled water can help. But don’t overdo it, as too much flow may cause saponification (or soapiness) over time. Supposedly, it’s recommended to gently wipe a well-cured painting with a damp cloth before applying an isolation coat. I …
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