Pigment. Ground by hand. Painted by light.
Handmade watercolor paints, original art, and prints from Shannon Fordney's studio.
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The Story
Ancient craft. Modern obsession.
Shannon Fordney grinds pigments by hand, tests binders, and chases color the way painters did centuries ago — then documents every step.
The Chromatorium is where that process becomes paint you can hold, art you can hang, and a practice you can follow.
Hand-groundEvery pigment processed by hand
Limited runsSmall batches tied to active pigments
DocumentedEvery step filmed for the channel
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The Collection
The Process
From raw pigment to paint in your hands.
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Source
Artist-grade dry pigments sourced from specialist suppliers worldwide.
02
Grind
Each pigment ground with gum arabic binder until the consistency is right — by touch.
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Test
Batches tested for strength, rewetting, and lightfastness before any paint is sold.
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Make
Poured into pans, labeled by hand, and shipped directly from Shannon's studio.
Every batch is made in small runs. Don't miss the next one.
Follow the process on YouTube. Shop when a new batch drops.