Southern Ocean Blue | Matisse Studio acrylic paint

Southern Ocean Blue | Matisse Studio acrylic paint

Southern Ocean Blue is a rich, deep turquoise that captures the mesmerizing hues of the open ocean. Made from green and blue phthalocyanine pigments, it offers a vibrant, transparent tone that artists of earlier centuries could only dream of. Developed in the 20th century, these synthetic pigments revolutionised the artist’s palette with their depth, durability, and lightfastness. Phthalo Blue, a key component, is so stable it serves as a benchmark for permanence testing, ensuring Southern Ocean Blue’s place as a trusted colour.

This versatile pigment excels in marine and landscape work. Paired with Cobalt Turquoise, it creates radiant green-blues and blue-greens perfect for oceanic depths. Lightening it with Australian Ghost Gum yields the cool turquoise of colder seas, while Australian Salmon Gum produces stormy blue-greens. For tropical waters, Cobalt Teal and Hansa Light Yellow bring out vivid, sunlit shallows.

In landscapes, Southern Ocean Blue shines in creating lush greens and atmospheric tones. Transparent Yellow Oxide produces deep forest greens, while Iso Yellow or Cadmium Yellow Light creates bright, grassy hues. Its adaptability extends from stormy seas to verdant forests, making it an invaluable pigment for any palette. With its depth and versatility, Southern Ocean Blue embodies the mystery and beauty of nature’s waters.

Safety Data Sheet for Matisse STUDIO Southern Ocean Blue (SDS)

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