I've been searching for micron pigments which I can add to varnish and oil and pour onto aluminum for a new series of large works. And my supplier, Kremer NYC, found some exquisite pigments from Japan. Here's their description:

 "For the last few centuries Japanese painting technique has made use of a new quality of pigments for watercolor painting and woodblock printing. This particular technique is called Enogu, for which pigments are made in exactly specified particle sizes - the particles are basically all the same size and shape. Colors of a unique particle size appear more brilliant."

This is brilliant! I love the connection to one of my favorite artists:
Hokusai.

And to the earth, both in naturally occurring minerals and the global reach.

I can't wait to try them out!

Here's a peek at some scribbles as I work out the materials.

Pouring, splashing, shimmering, glowing . . .

These are flourescent pigments in varnish and oil over a digital image on aluminum.