Frederick Stadler Art:: How do interference paints work?
Channel: Frederick Stadler
Date: 16/01/2023

This video explains how interference paints work. This video forgot to mention that interference paints are acrylic paints. All paintings featured are done with acrylics and by Frederick Stadler. 

“Interference” paints means they show their color much better when light shines on a direct path from the source, to the paints, then reflected at the same angle to your eye. In more technical terms: interference paints show their shiny colors when seen at an angle of “specular reflection”. This means that if the painting was a mirror, you’d see them best if you could see the light source in the mirror reflection from your viewpoint. . . Also, better interference colors show when painted on a darker background. Otherwise, if neither condition is met, they are fairly white and transparent. Interference colors can be quite beautiful, and they are quite shiny as well, like iridescents (gold, silver). They can give paintings a hologram feeling, showing up in direct light, but hiding themselves when seen from another angle!

This video features 4 specific paintings with some interference paint used, by Frederick Stadler. For more of my art, please feel free to Google: 'Frederick Stadler Art'. . . Thanks for watching!

Special thanks to Linda for the beautiful quilt.

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