I am inspired to share some highlights from Alexander Theroux's three essays on The Primary Colors. I am starting with Blue, as he did, because it is the rarest color in Nature. Get up and go stand in-front of your mirror and say the word Blue very slowly. What happens to your lips? Write it down. You could even draw what you see if want to. How does it fell when you say the word? Write it down, Does it remind you of an action you take once a year? Write it down. I will revea

This is such a great video that shows ground pigments in a hugh selection of colors from all over the world . Varying in different ages and compounds. It is important for all of us to understand that when you are using pigment and painting with it you are working with a form of chemistry. CLICK ON YOU TUBE LINK BELOW to watch video for Harvard's Strauss Center for Conservation and Technical Studies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rApTzWboLrA&authuser=0 Please share with anyon