Description
Also known as Cassel Earth or Cologne Earth, this dark brown shade is named after the painter Anthony van Dyck and was originally made from peat or soil.
Shade |
Vandyke Brown |
Shade Code |
446 |
Working Time |
High |
Drying Time |
Slow- May vary on shades, application, medium, weather conditions, and surface |
Series Number |
1 |
Pigment Code |
PR 101, PBr 7, PBk 11, PY 42, PBk 7 |
Transparency |
Opaque- Bold shades that are more reflective and will cover or hide what’s under them. |
Permanency |
A- Better Permanency can be achieved if used in Mass Tone or not used in Reduced and Wash Tone with shades that have a Permanency rating of B and C |
Features |
Superior effects with high-quality pigments and greater pigment load |
To be used on primed canvas/paper only |
Must be used with Linseed Oil as primary medium |
Can be used in impasto, glaze and wash techniques |
Ideal for 'Wet in Wet' blending |
'‘Fat Over Lean’ technique offers the best results and long life - The base coat should have a minimal amount of oil medium while the subsequent coats will gradually increase the ratio of oil to shade |
100% vegan |