Van Dyck watercolor paints
created at: 2021-01-23
Why is Van Dyck Brown called that?
Van Dyck Brown is named after Anthony van Dyck, a 17th-century Flemish painter known for his portraits and rich, earthy color palette.
The original pigment was made from peat or lignite — natural organic material — and had a deep, smoky brown tone.
It’s been reformulated over the years using modern pigments, but it remains a popular choice for warm shadows and subdued natural tones. The name honors van Dyck’s artistic legacy and the color’s long use in classical painting.
The original pigment was made from peat or lignite — natural organic material — and had a deep, smoky brown tone.
It’s been reformulated over the years using modern pigments, but it remains a popular choice for warm shadows and subdued natural tones. The name honors van Dyck’s artistic legacy and the color’s long use in classical painting.