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Alexandra Tyng · 12-13-2005, 10:58 PM

Thanks, Garth And Linda!

I had no idea there was such a difference between brands. It's almost outrageous that they all should be called "raw umber." The Mussini (natur hell) and Old Holland look yellow to me when lightened. A couple more look like a slightly yellowish brown. This is so interesting! I have been using W&N which is probably the most neutral of all, and I assumed there was at least a reasonable consistency between brands.

12-13-2005, 10:58 PM	#11
Alexandra Tyng UNVEILINGS MODERATOR Juried Member Joined: May 2005 Location: Narberth, PA Posts: 2,485	Thanks, Garth And Linda! I had no idea there was such a difference between brands. It's almost outrageous that they all should be called "raw umber." The Mussini (natur hell) and Old Holland look yellow to me when lightened. A couple more look like a slightly yellowish brown. This is so interesting! I have been using W&N which is probably the most neutral of all, and I assumed there was at least a reasonable consistency between brands.