At KROMA we select the best modern materials and transform them with traditional craftsmanship into exceptionally smooth-flowing, blendable artists paint.
Kevin has individually formulated and perfected each acrylic colour at Kroma– from formulation, to milling, and mixing… (read more)
You will find Erin Cooper working vigorously in the back of shop to ensure that fresh paint is constantly circulating… (read more)
As fresh batches are being made daily, Jessica assists Erin in the paint making process. With guidance from Kevin, each day she is learning more… (read more)
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KROMA has been making paint on Granville Island since 1970. Find out how we got our start, and how our business supports art & artists in our community…
Get information here about how to mix acrylic colours. Learn about ways to use acrylic paints…
Every stage of the paint-making process takes place in our workshops in Vancouver, Canada, from formulation, to milling pigment, to packaging and selling finished paint…
At KROMA every stage of the paint-making process takes place in our workshops in Vancouver, Canada – from formulation, to milling pigment, to packaging and selling finished paint.
We sell all our products directly from our workshop in the Net Loft building on Granville Island, which is just across the street from the Public Market. The entrance to our store is on Duranleau St., on the exterior of the Net Loft building, the opposite side of the street from the maritime stores.
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In this section we have included two texts describing how acrylic paint is made. The first version is a basic description in simple language to provide a general background and understanding. It is accompanied by an illustration showing the different stages of paintmaking. The second version, titled the paint making process in-depth , provides more detailed and technical information…
Our paint is made by hand in small batches, ensuring quality and freshness. We use 100% acrylic resin and light fast pigments selected from world-wide sources, with the maximum pigment loading possible for each colour. No fillers or extenders are added.
Specific information about our colours & mixing advice form our colour experts that will help you create the perfect colour, using our paints.
Our Group Sets provide ideal colour combinations for painters. Perfect for beginners, intermediate and professional painters alike, including those studying and teaching colour theory.
KROMA acrylic gesso is a very high quality ground available at a very reasonable price. It is suitable for priming and preparing canvas, wood, paper, board and many other surfaces prior to painting.
Clear mediums can be used to alter artist’s acrylics in different ways to achieve different results. We offer three clear mediums, which differ in their viscosity, (thickness), and their sheen. Which one you choose will depend on the effect you wish to achieve.
Dry pigments are sold by volume in 2oz glass jars. Weights will vary depending on the density of the pigment. Some settling may occur. Larger sizes are available, please call us.
KROMA uses a portion of its profits to donate paint to community projects. You may have seen some of these projects around the streets of Vancouver. Look out for KROMA at celebrations on Granville Island throughout the year. We take part in the Winterruption festival in February, the Canada …
