Gerstaecker Pigments

The new GERSTAECKER Artist quality studio pigments represent an ideal addition to the ranges of artist pigments already on offer as they were particularly conceived for the artist working on a large scale and for the spontaneous artist.

But why these two particular groups? Well first of all the amazing prices can't be ignored, and then you find that they are very easy to get work with. All pigments can be mixed with the binder straight out the tub with a mini whisk, grinding is very rarely necessary.

Typically for artists pigments, the pigments are standardised according to colour and colour strength. All of the usual colours are there, and the pigments are comparable to others in many qualities but are above average in colour strength and their results. The range also has more than a few speciality colours to explore.

Gerstaecker pigments have been designed to not only fulfil but exceed the expectations of artists with the minimum of effort and results every time.
The studio pigments are composed of pure pigment as they are, or should be, in all the best artists colours. All pigments exhibit at least stage 7 of the 8 stage blue wool scale for lightfastness, and far more than half get the maximum score of 8. This lightfastness is determined according to extremely strict criteria.
All pigments are alkali solution soluble (exception Prussian-blue) and as such GERSTAECKER studio pigments are almost universally applicable.

When using acrylic and gum binders, the simple processing to finished paint and the amazing price performance ratio, really do inspire - particularly with large area work (many theatre painters use these pigments on a large scale). Best results are achieved with casein binders, but even with oil or tempera applications these pigments can do a good service to the artist. Lastly these pigments can also be dissolved in solvent based casting processes to colour the resin, varnishes, epoxy, polyester, methylated, and polyurethane resins are all suitable bases to begin your work.

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Mix Gerstaecker pigments easily in the usual way in a pestle and mortar, or on a glass tile (for oils). Smaller quantities could be mixed with a spatula on a glass tile or in the palette well with a stiff brush

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One advantage of the Gerstaecker pigments is that they can easily be used to make large quantities of colour very quickly. Using a bucket or large container and either an electric whisk or old food mixer - up to 750ml of high quality colour can be made in under a minute

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This ability to work with large volumes of colour has already made Gerstaecker pigment many friends with those who work on large surfaces and pieces of work- think theatre painters to paint the scene. As shown here the artist is easily mixing his 10 Litres of pigment with a drill and paint mixer attachment (available from a DIY store).

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The desired end result of working with Gerstaecker pigments is one of satisfaction with the finished work and the thought of the money saved!
This picture shows Petra Blume from Schweinfurt in Germany - one of the latest friends of our pigments - putting the finishing touches to a piece in her studio.