Series 4

This clean, bright red proves its flexibility by effortlessly blending into a vast array of colours. Crafted from a quinacridone pigment, originally designated as PV19 due to its violet shade, it evolved into the brilliant red we know today. The pigment's success extends beyond the artistic realm, finding applications in various industries. Interestingly, a close relative, Pigment Red 122, is recognized for its stunning magenta appearance in artists' paint.

Artists favor quinacridone pigments for their purity and mostly transparent nature, often a desirable trait. For Primary Red, a departure from transparency was necessary, leading Matisse to select a captivating semi-transparent version of PV19. This decision highlights the meticulous choices artists make to achieve the perfect balance in their palette.

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.