Matisse Studio Acrylic Paint 120ml - Australian Sky Blue

Brilliant, bold, and unmistakably Australian, Matisse Australian Sky Blue (Series 1) captures the breathtaking intensity of the southern sky. Created from a clean blend of Ultramarine Blue and Titanium White, this subtly violet-blue hue mirrors the expansive, sunlit clarity unique to the Australian atmosphere, especially in summer and arid landscapes.

While no single pigment can fully represent the sky’s infinite shifts, Australian Sky Blue provides the perfect foundation. Its tone is ideally suited for rendering the strong overhead blues seen at midday, forming the core of any realistic sky treatment in landscape painting. Unlike Cerulean-based tones often used to depict subdued northern light, this Ultramarine-based blue resonates with the vibrant, high-contrast skies of Australia, offering greater saturation and warmth.

Use it as a base and mix to create smooth gradients:

• Deepen with Ultramarine Blue, Primary Blue, Cerulean, Mineral Blue, or Cobalt Blue for twilight or dramatic overhead tones.
• Soften with Australian Ghost Gum or Antique White to replicate the pale, hazy light near the horizon.

For natural, seamless transitions, pair this colour with Open Medium MM31, which extends drying time to allow smooth wet-in-wet blending, essential for achieving the atmospheric gradients of a living sky.

Versatile, vivid, and essential for any Australian-inspired palette, Australian Sky Blue is a must-have for landscape artists aiming to express the full radiance of the sky.