Did you know about this pigment from DANIEL SMITH?

SKU: 284600198
Pigment: PR 122 | Series: 1
Lightfastness: IV – Fugitive
Transparency: Transparent
Staining: 1-Non-Staining
Granulation: Granulating

Opera Pink is a primary magenta with a touch of fluorescence that adds a magical, dramatic, and exciting twist to your artwork—capturing the viewer’s attention.

It has granulation and is a transparent pigment; however, in its deepest (most concentrated) tones, it can evoke a sense of passion and intensity.

Because it’s transparent, when mixed with other colors, it shifts and adapts to the mixture. You can obtain a wide range of purples and violets when mixing it with blues, or intense oranges when combining it with a bit of yellow—and beautiful peach tones as well.

Its complementary color, Permanent Green, neutralizes it quite well, producing solid and interesting mixes.

If you mix it slowly with Cerulean Blue, it begins to soften and turns into a lavender tone.

My favorite mixes are with:

• Phthalo Green (Blue Shade)
  
• New Gamboge
  
• Indanthrone Blue
  
• Rich Green Gold
  
• Phthalo Turquoise
  
• Neutral Tint

When making mixes, vary the proportions of each pigment—you can discover endless possibilities, whether you’re after a vibrant or deep hue.

While it’s true that Fluorescent pigments are fugitive, there are a few things to do to prolong the color a little bit. A UV protection varnish and/or conservation glass will block some of the UV light, but remember, the pigment is fugitive and will fade. Using a UV protection varnish and/or conservation glass will also diminish the fluorescent glow. Keep out of direct sunlight. The color that will remain is PR122 (Quinacridone Lilac). The amount of water may slightly affect the longevity of the color, but not significantly.

If you want to learn more and compare it with other colors, visit the Daniel Smith website.

Tell me—what’s your favorite combination? Would you like to paint with this color?