Azurite
Throughout history, blue has been one of the most sought-after artist pigments. It occurs infrequently in nature, and the first blue pigments were made from minerals like azurite and lapis lazuli, a process that was labour intensive. Azurite is a copper-containing blue mineral that has played an important role in art all over the world. Its relative affordability has made it a secret weapon in the artist palette.
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Film by the Jackson’s Team at the Jackson’s Studio, London. This film features Evie Hatch, Studio and Materials Specialist at Jackson’s Art Supplies.
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