Episode 1: They Lied About Magenta
What if I told you one of the most iconic colours in art… doesn’t actually exist?
In this first episode of Diary of an Artist, I’m reading aloud one of my favourite recent pieces, “They Lied About Magenta.” It’s a strange, funny, slightly mind-bending story about colour, perception, and how easily we accept things as truth without ever questioning them.
If you’ve ever picked up a paintbrush, stared at a colour chart, or just wondered how much of what we see is real… this one’s for you.
I made this podcast because I know a lot of you are busy. You’re painting, making, walking the dog, driving somewhere, or just trying to get through the day. Reading isn’t always possible. So this is the audio version. Same thoughts, same stories, just in your ears instead.
If you want the full experience, including images and the original article, you can read it here:
https://www.diaryofanartist.co.uk/p/they-lied-about-magenta
In this episode:
Why magenta technically doesn’t exist
How your brain invents colour
The weird gap in the visible spectrum
Why artists should question everything they’re told
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About this podcast
This is Diary of an Artist.
I’ll be reading my articles out loud, once a week. No fuss, no overproduction. Just ideas, stories, and thoughts about art, creativity, and the strange world around us.
