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Making fresh paint  

Handmade oil paints are rarely used in contemporary artwork, yet I find them superior for their unparalleled chromatic luminance and texture variation. Dissatisfied with the results of commercial tube paints, I combine ancient, modern, or rare pigments with historically proven oils and vanishes. While the paint-making process requires research and experimentation, this old-world approach yields a rich, high quality paint with a wide range of capabilities. 
 
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Aaron Pavelis © 2025
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