Mythic Paints

Articles

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  Corbusier-Approved Paint Deck

  I was excited to learn, from this recent New York Times story, that the Swiss company KT Color manufactures a line of paints created by Le Corbusier.

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  Wonderwalls

  If choosing paint colors doesn’t give you a headache, the fumes probably will—unless you pick from the growing array formulated to be easy on the body, the planet, and not least the…

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  Lotusan Paint

  Product design that takes cues from nature, known as biomimicry, has produced a num-
ber of ingenious and popular products we use every day.

Dwell Collections

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  The Full Spectrum

  Dwell senior editor Aaron Britt delves into color through the decades in "The Full Spectrum" - offering up a whimsical introduction to the power of color and a practical guide to original…

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  Bold Color, Small Space

  From private residences to commercial spaces, there are myriad ways to harness the power of the palette. In this video series, Dwell delves into creative ways in which color can play an…

Event

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  Ellsworth Kelly: Prints and Paintings

  The first retrospective examination of the artist’s prolific print practice since 1988. The exhibition includes over 100 prints and five paintings. The exhibition is organized thematically…

Tips

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  How to Make Your Own Chalkboard Paint

  My trick is to broaden the boring palette of traditional black and green to any color you choose for chalkboard paint. I have covered two walls in my studio to expand my idea surface when needed. …

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  Inexpensive Art for Kitchen Splash

  Paint (art of your choice) on the back of matte-finish plastic panels with Alkyd paint. Then roller the whole back to fill any clear background left (again with Alkyd paint). Take color samples…

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  "Paint Grip" Steel

  I like to use "Paint Grip" steel, which is a galvanized steel that's been submerged in a phosphate bath. The metal is designed to receive paint, which is one of the reasons why I chose…