Matisse Background Capitol Purple sable Made from clear dammar resin

Made from clear dammar resin dissolved in white spirit

rinse in water

creating memorable texture and contrast

Initially she mixed it in individual pans and palettes but the demand from her students meant she started to make it in tubes

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