mars brown

[godfather]

I hear and read about alot of people using this colour for figures. What is it and is it comparable to other oils colours? Finally where can I get it (manufacturer) I have never seen it in any art stores here in Vancouver, Canada?

 

[KeithP]

I am spending more and more effort with Oils now rather than acrylics. Just a preference anyway... Not an expert by any means.

I find the Mars pigments are softer and warmer. Mars brown is a lighter and softer medium brown tone. It makes for a good first shadow for oil flesh.

I don't know about Canada bro, but you can order all you'll ever need thru Dick Blick. You can go to a few of the manufacturers sites (Sennelier) and look at their color chart, too.

http://www.dickblick.com/

 

[Lepman]

Talino,
Winsow and Newton makes Mars Brown. It should be available in any art supply shop. Can't remember any specific stores but there were several good ones in Vancouver when I lived there. Check the phonebook.


Ken Neil