A curated pallet of beautiful, professional-grade artist formulations borne from native New Zealand flora, volcanic ash, clay-earth, gemstone and algae. Refined with patience, care, and dedication.
GUARDIAN
TANIWHA
Taniwha
From ancient memories, creatures of lore arise,
Guardians of ours, with penetrating eyes.
Awaken breath of mystic might,
As green leaves dance, embracing the ethereal light.
Within its hue, an old tale is spun,
Of mythical beings, beneath a young moon and sun.
Their essence entwined with nature's vibrant bloom,
Now forgotten voices, echoes of gloom.
Sage guardians of ancient lore,
hails thee, forevermore.
Inspired by nature's secrets, wisdom lost,
Unveil its beauty, a story the world forgot.
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Handmade in New Zealand.
Available in
9 ml / 0.3 oz
40 ml / 1.4oz
Taniwha is a combination pigment.
Opaque
Pigment:
Terre Verte
The pigment index number for green earth is PG23.
obtained from Phormium tenax, Harekeke / the New Zealand flax plant.
Nephrite
Chromium Oxide Green
PG17
Pigment: Black
Source Location: Ruapuke Black Sand Beach
Composition: Titanomagnetite (Titanium, Iron). Magnetite (Iron oxide)
Colour Index: Black 11 (77499)
Hiding power: Transparent
Lightfastness: Good
SPECIFICATIONS
Contains pigment, gum arabic, manuka oil.
Obsidian Alchemical formulations are mulled by hand and poured and dried 2-4 times. The process takes about 2-3 weeks.
Colours may vary due to screen specifications, settings, camera lighting, and application.
Country of Origin: Aotearoa NZ
ALCHEMY RITUALS + ODYSSEY
THE DEVELOPMENT OUR CURATED PALLET
Earth Colours and Organic Pigments
The NATURAL EARTH AND OCHER pigments encompass a spectrum of hues derived solely from the Earth itself. These pigments give rise to gentle, partially translucent shades, revealing nuanced undertones when blended with opaque foundations. While their tinting power may not rival that of our Oxide pigments in terms of strength or opacity, their colours possess an unmatched quality that eludes artificial counterparts.
Carefully and responsibly sourced by hand, these pigments originate from quarries and mountain ranges scattered across the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand. Moreover, they are non-toxic, ensuring a safe and conscientious artistic experience.
Andrew Carvae, CARVAE, Carvae art, carvae artist, ΛNDREW CARVΛÉ, Λndrew Carvʌé,
new zealand art, new zealand artist, Tauranga, Tauranga fine art, tauranga artist, paint, watercolour, watercolour, mediums, earth pigments,
Fine art, Figurative painting, figurativism , Expressionist painting, Oil painting, Expressionism, Traditional brush, Impasto, Abstract techniques, large canvases, abstract art,
dark art, morbid art, gothic art, goth artist, suffering, emotional art, human dignity, Beauty, Dignity, Mortality, Loss, Pain, fine art Tauranga, modern art NZ, fine artist NZ,
" BORNE FROM NATIVE NEW ZEALAND FLORA, VOLCANIC ASH, CLAY-EARTH, AND STONE.
REFINED WITH UNWAVERING PATIENCE, CARE, AND DEDICATION "
