Note: below mentioned stuff is based on my personal experience and everyone should make his own experience and build his own opinion.
As there has been a lot of discussion around about the usage of Alizarin Crimson I would like to share a few examples I think high quality paint really pays.
First example is the episode ‚sunrise At the shore‘ which has been painted after a tutorial by Bill Alexander. Here the sky and its reflection in the water used a lot of crimson. To show it’s beauty I have used the high pigmented Crimson from W & N professional. I think it really payed and it is a favorite painting of my wife.
Second one is the episode Campfire by Bob. Here a lot of people complained they didn’t get the background that intense they wanted. Here I used the same paint. I think there was a real intense background created due to this and the fact I didn’t use the liquid clear, which is yellowing once it dries.
Most of the time crimson is used as a part of a darker mixture of colors. There you can use any, it doesn’t matter.
Maybe I find some more examples, I will add it here.
Thanks Tomi. Well the pinky tone happens very easily with low pigmented crimson and liquid white. This particular piece, with the sunrise has been painted on liquid white.
Hey Tom, I think that will provide more clarity in the discussion. Thank you for that 👍🏼🇩🇪🇦🇹
Really beautiful and love the tones!
Beautiful and now I want to go pick up a tube of W&N!
You have painted an absolutely spectacular painting Tom. Great experimentation and sharing of your learnings. Many thanks, cheers
FIYAH!!! 🔥 🔥 🔥
Great explanation and your painting is just beautiful.
This is simply fantastic painting and I love it with crimson
Here is a similar one I did but I like yours so much better, I would have never though to use AC. Nice work https://www.twoinchbrush.com/originals/MHK/new-england-lighthouse
Very nice as usual！ You're a real hard worker ,aren't you?
Thanks Dirk. Its an individual decision everyone needs to make. Glad I can help!
Thanks Sandy!
Thanks Brian. It was W & N Artist quality paint.
Thanks Dave. I hope I can help!
Thanks Cosmo!
Thanks Bob!
Thanks MHK!
Thank you Jin. I just love painting as it relaxes me. And I always try to improve.
Just saw this painting from you. It is absolutely beautiful. You are such a great artist.
Thanks Cold. I remember this wasn’t the easiest one.
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I like the tone of that crimson, not as pink as less expensive paints. Just love Sunrise at the shore.