Series 2

In the Matisse rendition, Payne's Grey is meticulously crafted using ultramarine blue and mars black pigments. This combination achieves the distinctive cool undertone that sets Payne's Grey apart. When applied directly from the tube in a thick layer, the colour manifests as a cool black. However, as the application becomes thinner, the subtle blue tones gradually emerge, adding depth to the visual experience.

Payne's Grey offers a versatile shading option that avoids the risk of creating muddy or dirty hues, a common challenge when using intense black. Its application extends to shading various colours such as reds, browns, greys, blues, and greens. Due to its semi-transparent nature, artists have the flexibility to layer the paint, achieving a robust black effect when desired. This characteristic enhances the adaptability of Payne's Grey in different artistic contexts, making it a valuable tool for artists seeking nuanced and controlled shading in their compositions.

Matisse Structure Formula is a rich impasto acrylic paint. 
The intense, vibrant colours of the Structure Formula paints cover the full
colour spectrum, including several uniquely Australian colours.
Only the finest quality pigments and ingredients are selected for the Matisse range of premium acrylic colours. 
All have the highest lightfastness rating of ASTM 1 or 2 and are archival quality.