A dark blue grey made from a mixture of ultramarine, mars black and sometimes crimson. It was named after the 18th century water-colorist William Payne who created the mixture and often recommended it to his students as an alternative to plain black.
Overview
Basics is for all - from those new to painting, to experienced artists. Ideal if you're a beginner. If you're on a budget. Perfect for underpainting or sketching if you're a serious artist. And for color scoping and exploration if you're a creative professional. This medium viscosity paint is made with lightfast, artist-quality pigments in an expanded choice of 72 colors.
Character
Medium viscosity
Fine art pigments
Satin finish
Easy blending
Techniques
Sketching & underpainting
Color theory/mixing
Collage & mixed media