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.
Pōhutukawa
E tū Pōhutukawa e
Te kaikawe i ngā mate o te tau
Haere rā koutou ki te uma o ranginui
Haere ki te kete nui a tāne
Koia rā! Kua whetūrangitia koutou
.
...You have become stars
.
A chill breeze whispers through the shadows,
carrying a mournful dirge.
Its dim glow paints the world in shades of somber,
casting an ethereal pallor upon the land.
In the heart of the night, the moon hides its face,
as a sentinel ascends, heralding the forthcoming departure of souls from this earthly realm.
Beneath its haunting gaze, the earth trembles,
and the air grows heavy with sorrow.
Communities huddle close, sensing an impending darkness that lurks beyond the horizon.
Pōhutukawa's presence warns of the fragility of existence, urging all who witness its spectral luminescence to cherish the moments with loved ones, for they too shall succumb to the inexorable passage of time.
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Handmade in New Zealand.
Available in
9 ml / 0.3 oz
30 ml / 1 oz
Pōhutukawa is a combination pigment.
She's a separating colour, with high granulation.
Semi -Opaque
Pigments:
Obtained from Kahikatea berries
Rose red: Quinacridone Rose pigment PV19
Cool red: Quinacridone Magenta pigment PR122
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, manuka oil, acrylic binder and glycerin.
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 "
