GOLDEN makes a wide range of products and some refuse to fit neatly into a box. Explore a selection of GOLDEN’s lesser-known and more eclectic materials, along with some unexpected product pairings. Discover what they are—and what they might make possible.
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What makes fluorescent color come alive? Under different lighting, these pigments can glow in fascinating ways. The same curiosity applies when you push materials beyond their intended use—stretching them just to see what happens. Step into the unknown and the results may be strange, surprising, or even better than planned. That’s where things start to get interesting.
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PRODUCTS YOU DIDN'T KNOW YOU NEEDED!
Explore some of GOLDEN’s lesser-known, wackier, and sometimes misunderstood products. Spark your curiosity—you might discover the product you didn’t know you needed.
Join PanPastel artist Dawn Vander Stoep for a lively two-hour workshop as you create your very own vibrant springtime painting!
She’ll guide you step-by-step through essential PanPastel skills including application, blending, and mixing techniques using Sofft® Tools.
You'll leave with confidence to carry into your next painting.
Our webinars cover a wide range of art topics and advice using GOLDEN products. You’ll also get helpful Materials Support during and after each session. Join us for both free "GOLDEN on GOLDEN" and paid "Just Paint LIVE!" events designed to inspire and educate.
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Discover even more ways to expand your palette! Check out these other products and experiment with them in your studio.
Names: Melissa
Department: Customer Service
Time at GOLDEN: 11 years
I really love this mix—it instantly brings lilacs to mind, one of my favorite shrubs. After cold winters in upstate NY, I look forward to spring when their sweet fragrance drifts through the air and little pops of this color start showing up everywhere.
Try our Virtual Paint Mixer for Yourself!
Take the guesswork out of color mixing! The GOLDEN Virtual Paint Mixer helps you dial in those tricky mixtures. Create a free Studio Assistant account to save your favorite mixes, build custom palettes, and much more.
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Take a deeper dive into some of the lesser-known products in the Golden Artist Colors line and discover new ways to expand your creative toolbox. Many of these unique materials can open the door to techniques you may not have tried before.