Pigments

Pigments

Violette

Emblematic flower

The violet is the emblematic flower of Toulouse. I echoed its tones through vibrant layers of Cobalt Violet and Manganese Violet, painting from the riverbank before setting off on that day’s ride.

The location in Toulouse where the Violette watercolor was painted.
Setup
Candied Violets, sweets made of crystalized violet petals
Detail of the Violette watercolor painting.
Travel sketchbook stamp from Toulouse.
Painting Toulouse en plein air with Cobalt Violet and Manganese Violet.
  • Chapelle Saint-Joseph de La Grave, Toulouse, France
  • 43°36'07.2"N 1°26'14.7"E
  • Monday, 19 August 2024

Pigment recipe

Matched by mixing:

PV62 Cobalt Violet Hue (Apatite)

Schmincke Horadam 473

PV16 Manganese Violet (Manganese-ammonium-phosphate)

Schmincke Horadam 474

Pastel
Terracotta

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