In our latest Cass Colour Stories series we will dive into the world of Orange Lake Deep. A semi-opaque hue from the Lake pigment family known for its brilliance and intensity, has become a favourite among artists and creators.
We explore it’s origin story, symbolism, and in what famous paintings the orange hue appears and how it is used. Enjoy!
EXPLORING ORANGE LAKE DEEP
THE HISTORY & PROPERTIES OF ORANGE LAKE DEEP
Orange Lake Deep is a deep orange shade, with its rich intensity and versatility, and has played an integral part in art history and continues to captivate artists and art enthusiasts alike. In this blog, we will explore the origins and properties of this unique hue.
The colour orange holds a unique place. Its warm and radiant nature has found its way into countless masterpieces, adding that ‘zest’ to visual compositions. We wanted to look at the fascinating history of the colour orange and its significance in various cultures and art movements.
To coincide with our Orange Lake Deep Tote Bag launch, read about the history of the iconic Cass Art tote bag! Our bags highlight the colours used by Picasso, Lichtenstein, Matisse and many more and serve to remind artists today of the wide range of original paint colours available.
Gustav Klimt's portrait of Fritza Riedler from 1906 holds an unknown story behind the piece, as art critics and historians attempt to find the description behind the work. Nevertheless, the transitional artwork showcases the beauty of woman, alongside a style Klimt seized as a trademark.
Klimt spent an ordeal of time figuring out a lip colour to use for his paintings, feeling as if it added another glimpse of colour to the piece. The colour used within the classic masterpiece is a light orange shade, naturally blending into the rest of the piece and not taking away any attention.
Portrait of Fritza Riedler,
Gustav Klimt
Belvedere Vienna
ART HISTORY
MARK ROTHKO
“Orange and Yellow” is a part of Rothko's signature style of large-scale, abstract, colour field paintings that he created in the 1950s and 1960s. Similarly, orange also evokes warmth and energy and commands attention. Since it is also a warm colour, it can also bring messages of happiness and change.
This painting speaks very much like hope and conversion, a desire to share his happiness and immense feelings with viewers - transcendentalism in every sense of the word.
Orange and Yellow
Mark Rothko
Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo, NY
"There is no blue without yellow and without orange"
VINCENT VAN GOGH
THE CASS ART COLOUR CHALLENGE
To celebrate Orange Lake Deep we’re giving you the chance to win a £100 Cass Art Voucher with our fifth Cass Art Colour Challenge!
All you have to do is create an artwork using any orange hue in any medium you wish! Post it on Instagram and use the hashtag #cassartorange and you’ll be in with a chance to win! Competition closes on 31st August, good luck!
