In Conversation with Barbara Diethelm, Owner of Lascaux Colours & Restauro | Jackson's Art

We invited Barbara Diethelm, owner of Lascaux Colours & Restauro,
to the Jackson’s studio to talk about the company's history and philosophy, the exceptional standards of their water-based paints, and their strong relationship with professional art restorers.
0:00 Introduction
0:25 When and how did Lascaux begin?
1:07 The name Lascaux evokes the prehistoric cave paintings found in southwestern France. Why is it important?
1:53 Lascaux has been associated with some important artists of the mid-twentieth century. How did they inform the birth of the company?
4:33 Why does Lascaux focus on water-based systems? Why not make oil paints as well?
5:20 Lascaux is committed to a holistic company philosophy. To what extent do these principles flow into your daily work?
6:14 Each Lascaux colour can contain up to 20 different ingredients. Why is this?
6:48 Many of your paints are weather-resistant, could you tell us more about this level of quality in your paint production?
7:58 What different needs do restorers and fine artists have, and how do you cater for them both?
9:48 How does Lascaux ensure the environmental sustainability of their artist materials?
10:38 You are an artist yourself. How does this inform your philosophy of colour making?
12:24 You set up the Lascaux Foundation in 2004. Could you tell us more about the vision the foundation has?
13:18 What does the future hold for Lascaux?
13:35 Credits
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[@ChantelleArts]

What a fascinating video ☺☺

[@murkyseb]

Very interesting, hadn’t heard of that company before

[@marie-christinewakefield6711]

A very convincing well presented interview where artists can buy your paint?

[@ohbli_oh]

I’m curious, isn’t acrylic paint basically liquid plastic? And if so how is adding water to it any more environmentally friendly when you’re tipping liquid plastic into the waterways after after painting session? I tried to collect and evaporate my water when I used acrylics a few times and the water just stayed there in a cool climate. So the thick thick plastic you see when prolific acrylic artists evaporate their water after painting wasn’t appearing in my case.
I wonder if anyone plans to make an acrylic paint from some sort of corn based plastic and not petrochemical based plastic. Until I know if one then I won’t be pouring plastic in the water I’d rather just make pretty things out of watercolours or even oil paints.