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Da Vinci Fit Synthetic 100mm Mottler Brush, Series 5073Save Up to30%Off list…these brushes are excellent for mural painting and varnishing. Key Features: * Synthetic bristle * Interlocked for shape retention * Matt green handle * Rust-proof ferrule * Superior paint carrying capacity * Made in Germany Perfect For: * Acrylic paint * Varnish or gesso application * Students,… Very elastic synthetic Bristles Have A Long Lifespan! The da Vinci Fit Synthetic Mottler brushes are made of very elastic short synthetic fibers. The dark grey synthetic-bristle is excellent for spreading gesso or varnish. For controlled background applications of color use the mottler to maneuver heavy-bodied paints with ease. The Fit for school and hobby brush has a green matte paintbrush-style handle and a rust-proof ferrule. Each brush can hold an enormous amount of color because the resistant synthetic fibers of various widths, guarantee a high degree of absorbency as well as high elasticity. Each brush is handmade in Germany using only the finest synthetic bristle. Painstakingly constructed to ensure durability these brushes are excellent for mural painting and varnishing. Key Features: * Synthetic bristle * Interlocked for shape retention * Matt green handle * Rust-proof ferrule * Superior paint carrying capacity * Made in Germany Perfect For: * Acrylic paint * Varnish or gesso application * Students, amateurs, professionals * Fine control with heavy acrylics * Moving paint with ease on the canvas See More
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Da Vinci Series 2475 80mm Mottler BrushSave Up to30%Off list…excellent for mural painting and varnishing. Key Features: * Double-boiled hog bristle * Interlocked for shape retention * Flags at the bristle tip * Long Hardwood Handles * Nickel-plated ferrules * Superior paint carrying capacity * Made in Germany Perfect For: * Oil and acrylic paint * Varnish or… Double-boiled Hog bristles have a long lifespan! The da Vinci Artist Bristle Mottlers are made of Chungking hog. The white hog-bristle is excellent for spreading gesso or varnish. For controlled background applications of color use the mottler to maneuver heavy-bodied paints with ease. The brush has a varnished wooden paintbrush-style handle and a nickel-plated ferrule. Each brush is handmade in Germany using only the finest hog bristle, interlocked for shape retention and flagged for superior paint holding capacity. Painstakingly constructed to guarantee durability these brushes are excellent for mural painting and varnishing. Key Features: * Double-boiled hog bristle * Interlocked for shape retention * Flags at the bristle tip * Long Hardwood Handles * Nickel-plated ferrules * Superior paint carrying capacity * Made in Germany Perfect For: * Oil and acrylic paint * Varnish or gesso application * Students, amateurs, professionals * Fine control with heavy acrylics * Moving paint with ease on the canvas See More
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BEST Heavy-duty Cross Brace 83"
Starting At: 3.38
An innovative approach to using Cross Braces! An innovative approach to using Cross Braces! Made of kiln-dried pine, designed to fit all sizes of BEST Cross Braces, our sturdy Cross Brace Bracket is the ideal way to support a stretched canvas. We recommend using Cross Braces for any canvas over 36".… An innovative approach to using Cross Braces! An innovative approach to using Cross Braces! Made of kiln-dried pine, designed to fit all sizes of BEST Cross Braces, our sturdy Cross Brace Bracket is the ideal way to support a stretched canvas. We recommend using Cross Braces for any canvas over 36". Comes with a Cross Brace Bracket for each cross brace end. Cross Brace Brackets are needed to secure Cross Braces to Stretcher Bars. Key Features: * State of the art design works with all sizes of Stretcher Bars * Slotted design allows for the finest adjustment of canvas tension * Available in select lengths up to 147" * Sizes over 144" are considered custom orders * Easy to use * Comes with a Cross Brace Bracket for each end of Cross Brace * Brackets are needed to secure cross braces to Stretcher Bars Basic Cross Brace Layout Plan: * Stretcher Bar Cross Brace Layout > * Click here to download Jack Richeson Framing Guide> Select sizes available in 1" increments from 8" to 147". For custom orders, including fractional sizes, call our Order Dept. 800-827-8478 ext. 218. Sizes larger than 144" would be considered a custom order and would incur an additional cost. Please note: Cross Braces are SOLD ONLY with Stretcher Bar orders. The Cross Brace Bracket Kit (item #V06976) is also SOLD ONLY with Stretcher Bar orders. Richeson/BEST Stretcher Bars are sent directly from the manufacturer, please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. In the event you need your order rushed, please call 800-827-8478 ext.218. Select drop ship items requiring a Truck Shipment: Items marked below with a "Truck Icon" are oversized and will incur a $150 Drop Ship Fee added at checkout. NOTE - You can order as much as you want as you will incur a 1x oversize fee regardless of the order amount on the "truck shipped" items. Please check your order immediately upon receiving it! If the bars that you receive are damaged or defective, please email [email protected] within one week of delivery to request replacement bars. See More -
Jack Richeson BEST Aluminum Heavy Duty Stretcher Bar 83IN
Starting At: 14.49
…1" increments from 11" to 160" * No "ghost" impressions on the canvas * Rounded back edges * Finger spliced pine reinforced with aluminum * Even painting surface. * Measures 1" deep × 25⁄8" wide (See line drawing in images) Basic Cross Brace Layout Plan: * Stretcher Bar Cross Brace Layout >… Quality Heavy-duty Stretcher Bars enforced with Aluminum The BEST Aluminum Heavy-duty Stretcher Bar provides superior strength and stability. These stretcher bars are BEST’s original Heavy-duty Stretcher Bars with added aluminum for maximum strength. These bars feature a larger stapling area and BEST’s signature rounded profile—allowing the canvas to drape over the front and eliminating “ghosting." The Heavy-duty bar is made of pine that has been finger spliced. Finger splicing is a method of bonding pieces of lumber together to form a very long, straight bar. Since the spliced joints are actually stronger than the natural wood, we can now get longer, stronger and straighter bars than ever before. First designed for the construction industry, this high tech method yields better bars than ever before. Perfect for gallery wraps. (see Full Description For ALL Details) All Stretcher Bars are undersized by ⅛" to allow for fitting in a standard stock frame. If you require exact dimensions this will be considered a custom order. Please call our Order Department 800-827-8478 ext. 218. Select sizes available in 1" increments from 11" to 160". For custom orders, including fractional sizes call our Order Dept. 800-827-8478 ext. 218. Sizes larger than 144" would be considered a custom order and would incur an additional cost. Key Features: * Superior strength and stability * Quality Heavy-duty Stretcher Bars enforced with Aluminum * Feature a larger stapling area* Select sizes available in 1" increments from 11" to 160" * No "ghost" impressions on the canvas * Rounded back edges * Finger spliced pine reinforced with aluminum * Even painting surface. * Measures 1" deep × 25⁄8" wide (See line drawing in images) Basic Cross Brace Layout Plan: * Stretcher Bar Cross Brace Layout > Select drop ship items requiring a Truck Shipment: Items marked below with a "Truck Icon" are oversized and will incur a $150 Drop Ship Fee added at checkout. NOTE - You can order as much as you want as you will incur a 1x oversize fee regardless of order amount on the "truck shipped" items. BEST Stretcher Bars are sent directly from the manufacturer. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery of these items. In the event you need your order rushed, please call 800-827-8478 ext. 218. While we cannot promise earlier fulfillment we will do our best to accommodate. Please check your order immediately upon receiving it! If the bars that you receive are damaged or defective, please email [email protected] within one week of delivery to request replacement bars. See More -
BEST Heavy-duty Stretcher Bar 83"
Starting At: 2.96
…impressions on the canvas. The rounded back edge reduces surface friction and allows for a smoother, tighter draw on the canvas for a more even painting surface. Measures 1-1/2" deep x 2" wide. (See line drawing in images) All Stretcher Bars are undersized by 1/8" to allow for fitting in a standard… Heavier, sturdier & great stretcher bars for larger works The BEST Heavy-duty Stretcher Bar is made of pine that has been finger spliced. Finger splicing is a method of bonding pieces of lumber together to form a very long, straight bar. Since the spliced joints are actually stronger than the natural wood, we can now get longer, stronger, and straighter bars than ever before. First designed for the construction industry, this high tech method yields better bars than ever before. Perfect for gallery wraps. All of BEST's Stretcher Bars are designed so that the canvas is always a full 1/2" (except lightweight) from the stretcher bar to ensure that there will be no "ghost" impressions on the canvas. The rounded back edge reduces surface friction and allows for a smoother, tighter draw on the canvas for a more even painting surface. Measures 1-1/2" deep x 2" wide. (See line drawing in images) All Stretcher Bars are undersized by 1/8" to allow for fitting in a standard stock frame. If you require exact dimensions, this will be considered a custom order. Please call our Order Department 800-827-8478 ext. 218. Key Features:* Made of finger spliced pine* Spliced joints are stronger than the natural wood* Longer, stronger, and straighter bars* Better bars than ever before* Perfect for large scale works & gallery wraps* Select sizes available in 1" increments* No "ghost" impressions on the canvas* Rounded back edges* A smoother, tighter draw on the canvas* Even painting surface* Measures 1-1/2" deep x 2" wide (See line drawing in images) Basic Cross Brace Layout Plan:* Stretcher Bar Cross Brace Layout > * Click Here-> BEST Heavy-duty Cross Braces Cross Brace Recommendations: See the Stretcher Bar Cross Brace Layout on the cross bracing needs for the frame you wish to build. Select sizes are available in 1" increments. Larger and fractional sizes will be considered a custom order and would incur an additional cost. Please note: Cross Braces may require a notching process. Notching is also considered a custom order. Please select the Best Heavy-duty Cross Braces link above to order cross braces. For questions and custom orders, please call our Order Dept. at 800-827-8478 ext. 218. Wood Stretcher Keys are not automatically shipped with Stretcher Bar orders. You must order stretcher keys separately. Select drop ship items requiring a Truck Shipment: Items marked with a "Truck Icon" are oversized and will incur an additional Drop Ship Fee added at checkout. NOTE - You will incur only one oversize fee regardless of the amount you order of "truck shipped" items, so order as much as you like. BEST Stretcher Bars are sent directly from the manufacturer. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery of these items. In the event you need your order rushed, please call 800-827-8478 ext. 218. While we cannot promise earlier fulfillment, we will do our best to accommodate. Please check your order immediately upon receiving it! If the bars that you receive are damaged or defective, please email [email protected] within one week of delivery to request replacement bars. See More -
BEST Aluminum Pro Bar 83"
Starting At: 11.33
…* Made with kiln dried pine * Pine bar provides a solid surface for stapling * Pro Bars should be used with paintings exceeding 47" Perfect For: * Professional artists * Artists who paint large scale * Stretching canvas or linen * Museum and gallery exhibits * Stretching a heavy-duty canvas at… Museum quality Stretcher Bars for the professional! BEST Pro Bars never twist, bend, or warp from moisture or dryness because they are made of wood and aluminum. The aluminum and wood bars offer a strong, more rigid support and are ideal for painting on a large scale without the bulk and weight of heavy-duty stretcher strips. Pro Bars are easy to assemble and custom cut to the size you need. See line drawing in images for measurements. Select sizes available in 1" increments from 11" to 204". For custom orders, including fractional sizes, call our Order Dept. 800-827-8478 ext. 218. Sizes larger than 144" would be considered a custom order and would incur an additional cost. All Stretcher Bars are undersized by ⅛" to allow for fitting in a standard stock frame. If you require exact dimensions this will be considered a custom order. Please call our Order Department 800-827-8478 ext. 218. Please note: A minimum purchase of 12 assorted bars is required. Key Features: * Wooden stretcher bars with recycled aluminum brackets * Aluminum provides a structural frame of total strength and stability * Will not bend, twist or warp * Select sizes available in 1" increments from 11" to 204" * Made with kiln dried pine * Pine bar provides a solid surface for stapling * Pro Bars should be used with paintings exceeding 47" Perfect For: * Professional artists * Artists who paint large scale * Stretching canvas or linen * Museum and gallery exhibits * Stretching a heavy-duty canvas at substantial savings * Stretcher Bar Cross Brace Layout > *If you order cross braces, you will receive an email from our drop ship specialist inquiring about if you require notching and your notching directions. Each notch has a fee of $2.10. Please Note - Assembly requires Aluminum Corners, item# 67884 Select drop ship items requiring a Truck Shipment: Items marked below with a "Truck Icon" are oversized and will incur a $150 Drop Ship Fee added at checkout. NOTE - You can order as much as you want as you will incur a 1x oversize fee regardless of order amount on the "truck shipped" items. BEST Stretcher Bars are sent directly from the manufacturer. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery of these items. In the event you need your order rushed, please call 800-827-8478 ext. 218. While we cannot promise earlier fulfillment we will do our best to accommodate. Please check your order immediately upon receiving it! If the bars that you receive are damaged or defective, please email [email protected] within one week of delivery to request replacement bars. See More -
MUSEO 2 Pack 1 3/4" (45mm) Profile 83" Stretcher ALU-BarSave Up to40%Off listMuseum Quality Aluminum Stretcher Bars - Canvas Framing System MUSEO ALU-Frame Museum Quality Aluminum Stretcher Bars is a museum-quality canvas framing system is designed exclusively for professional artists creating large-format and/or heavy art works while trying to meet strict gallery &… Museum Quality Aluminum Stretcher Bars - Canvas Framing System MUSEO ALU-Frame Museum Quality Aluminum Stretcher Bars is a museum-quality canvas framing system is designed exclusively for professional artists creating large-format and/or heavy art works while trying to meet strict gallery & museum stretcher recommendations. The stretcher bars feature a reinforced structure comprised of wear-resistant, lightweight aluminum and sturdy Norwegian Spruce to provide a smooth, clean stretching bead, allowing ample room to back staple or nail your selected canvas or linen (with no edge ghosting). The system not only allows for tightening if needed with the Spanner hardware, but easily breaks down so that artwork can be rolled & tubed, with stretchers placed in a separate tube for ease of shipping. Lighter in weight than heavy duty wood stretcher bars, the Museo ALU Frame Stretchers provide a crisp, true-to-square system that is truly revolutionary in construction & what options it affords artists, especially those who ship larger work to galleries, collectors, & clients. Cross bars can be added at any time without disassembling, and the system is so strong that no cross braces are needed on sizes up to 48" x 96"! The revolutionary extender allows for making virtually any stretcher bar size, which combined with cross bracing, becomes completely dimensionally stable. Easily modify work that is already stretched with this system, to ensure compliance with different museum and gallery per-requisites regarding bracing distances. These stretcher bars are made to order. Please allow 1-3 weeks for delivery. Key Features:* Warp-free, lighter weight and more stable than wood stretcher bars* Features wear-resistant, durable aluminum and sturdy Norwegian Spruce* Easily breaks down so that artwork can be rolled & tubed for shipping* Lightweight aluminum frame greatly reduces shipping weight for large canvases Perfect For:* Professional artists* Larger, heavy art works* Canvas or linen* Museum & gallery exhibits Note: See Videos In Video Tab and Tech Notes Below (Click On Yellow "T" Icon) Stretcher bars are offered in pre-cut sizes. Assembly Hardware required--sold separately. Click Here for the MUSEO Cross Brace Diagrams > ® MUSEO is a registered trademark.™ ALU-Frame is a trademark See More
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Jack Richeson BEST Pro Cross Brace 83 "
Starting At: 3.98
Wooden Cross Braces for the professional! Since a painting may hang on the wall for many years, sometimes causing the lumber to bow; it is important to protect your stretcher frame with the addition of a cross brace. Many artists require extra strength and stability in their stretcher bars and… Wooden Cross Braces for the professional! Since a painting may hang on the wall for many years, sometimes causing the lumber to bow; it is important to protect your stretcher frame with the addition of a cross brace. Many artists require extra strength and stability in their stretcher bars and that's why BEST Artist Products manufactures professional quality aluminum cross braces. Key Features: * Provide extra strength and stability * Work with BEST Aluminum Pro-Bars * Select sizes available in 1" increments from 8" to 174" * High quality cross braces * BEST recommends cross braces for any length exceeding 36″ * Use BEST Cross Brace Brackets (item #V06976) to attach your brace to your frame Basic Cross Brace Layout Plan: * Stretcher Bar Cross Brace Layout > * Drop Ship Notching for Cross Braces *If you order cross braces, you will receive an email from our drop ship specialist inquiring about if you require notching and your notching directions. Each notch has a fee of $2.10. Select sizes available in 1" increments from 8" to 174". For custom orders, including fractional sizes, call our Order Dept. 800-827-8478 ext. 218. Sizes larger than 144" would be considered a custom order and would incur an additional cost Select drop ship items requiring a Truck Shipment: Items marked below with a "Truck Icon" are oversized and will incur a $150 Drop Ship Fee added at checkout. NOTE - You can order as much as you want as you will incur a 1x oversize fee regardless of order amount on the "truck shipped" items. BEST Stretcher Bars are sent directly from the manufacturer. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery of these items. In the event you need your order rushed, please call 800-827-8478 ext. 218. While we cannot promise earlier fulfillment we will do our best to accommodate. Please check your order immediately upon receiving it! If the bars that you receive are damaged or defective, please email [email protected] within one week of delivery to request replacement bars. See More -
Creative Mark English Glazed Porcelain 20-Well PaletteSave Up to65%Off listWhite Easy to clean and store! Creative Mark English Glazed Porcelain Palettes are an excellent surface for color mixing. Many watercolorists depend on porcelain palettes because they are easy to clean and are weighty enough that they don't move around while in use. Choose from a variety of palette shapes and sizes that can easily fit into your daily studio routine! Key Features: * Easy to clean * Sturdy construction * English glazed porcelain Perfect For: * Watercolor and gouache * Color mixing * Everyday studio use The 20 Well Palette: has 20 deep paint wells and a matching cover that doubles as a mixing tray. Use the paint wells to hold watercolor, gouache, or oil paints. The palette wells are big enough to hold most half-pans and are also excellent for storing tiny beads or small craft items. Flower Palette - Measures 4 ¾" in diameter and features six petal-shaped wells and a center section. Giant Covered Watercolor Dish - Measures 7" in diameter and 2 1⁄16" high with cover. The mixing tray has six, 1" deep perimeter wells and a 3 ¾" diameter center well. The cover doubles as a huge mixing tray. Slant Palette - The palette measures 4 ¼" × 7 ½" in size and features five circle-well and five slants mixing areas. Stacking Style Palette - Features five 3" diameter and ½" high nesting trays with a matching cover. See More
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Soho Oil Color - Mixing Colors (Set of 5), 170mlSave Up to76%Off listAssorted Colors Artist Quality Oil Sets at Affordable Prices SoHo Urban Artist Oil Colors provide lasting and predictable results to artists of all skill levels. Painters that use lots of color love SoHo because the paints perform at a high level while still being affordable. The pigments are slowly ground on a triple roller mill and completely coated in pure refined linseed oil to give the oil paint its luminosity. SoHo oils provide first-time artists and professionals on a tight budget with buttery oil paints that are pigmented and lightfast. That way, once they can afford better, they can move up to a more expensive brand, already familiar with what true oils can do. Glazing is no problem with these colors, and palette knife painting is quick and expressive, just as you would expect from far more costly brands. Key Features: * Slowly ground, triple-milled oils * Pure refined linseed oil * High-quality artist pigments * Excellent pigment load * Buttery consistency for smooth application of color * Maximum luminosity and superb handling properties * Does not blotch when thinned for staining or glazing Perfect For: * Painters of all skill levels * Use with a brush or palette knife * True color mixes without surprises * Working professionals on a budget * Artists who enjoy painting on a large scale SoHo Oil Paint Sets Include Exclusive Extras! Click on the item number to view the contents of each set. See More
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Empty Aluminum 170ml Paint Tubes Box of 24 with CapsSave Up to73%Off listMake and store your own paint colors with Empty Paint Tubes Have you ever worked on a painting and wished you could preserve your mixed paint colors for the next time you sit down to work on it? We understand, because it has happened to us too! Creative Mark is known for providing tools to artists… Make and store your own paint colors with Empty Paint Tubes Have you ever worked on a painting and wished you could preserve your mixed paint colors for the next time you sit down to work on it? We understand, because it has happened to us too! Creative Mark is known for providing tools to artists who enjoy creating and preserving colors and hues, for later use. Empty Paint Tubes are a line of the highest quality lined aluminum paint tubes with easy-to-open, screw-on caps. These tubes can easily be packed-up for plein air or used regularly in a studio. 4 sizes available and they will hold anything from watercolors to acrylics! Sold only in boxes. See videos on "how to fill empty paint tubes" in the video tab Key Features: * Aluminum-lined empty paint tubes* Available in 4 sizes* 22ml, 45ml, 60ml & 170ml* Comes with Easy-open caps* Easy to crimp ends* Adhesive strip at at end of tube for help seal prior to crimping* Sold in Boxes of 24 (170ml, 60ml) & 48 (60ml, 22ml)* * Click on Yellow Icon next to products for specs and sizes Perfect For: * Artists wanting to preserve a custom color* Making and storing your own paint* Wanting to replace your used tubes* Mixing your own colors and putting in a tube to label* Acrylics, Gouaches, Watercolors, Oils and any other paint medium!* See videos on "how to fill empty paint tubes" in the video tab Empty Paint Tube Sizes 22ml Empty Paint Tubes: Length with cap: 4-3/4" or 120.65mm, Diameter of nozzle opening: 3/16" or 4.76mm, Diameter of the bottom opening: 3/4" or 19.05mm 45ml Empty Paint Tubes: Length with cap: 5-3/8" or 136.52mm, Diameter of nozzle opening: 3/8" or 9.52mm, Diameter of the bottom opening: 15/16" or 23.81mm 60ml Empty Paint Tubes: Length with cap: 5-1/2" or 139.7mm, Diameter of nozzle opening: 9/32" or 7.14mm, Diameter of the bottom opening: 1-1/8" or 29.85mm 170ml Empty Paint Tubes: Length with cap: 8-3/4" or 222.25mm, Diameter of nozzle opening: 1/2" or 12.7mm, Diameter of the bottom opening: 1-1/2" or 38.1mm. Note: This tube has a metal seal to preserve the paint longer. You can puncture the seal with the cap. See More
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Soho Artist Oil Color Cadmium Red Deep Hue, 170ml TubeSave Up to81%Off listRed Artist Oils at The Best Value! Good color is vital for the success of the painter! Thick and Rich Color! Good color is vital for the success of the painter. Only oil colors that act like oil colors and provide for lasting and predictable results should be considered by any artist at any skill level. Many brands of student grade oil color don't feel like genuine oil colors and don't mix well, ultimately achieving less appealing results in a finished painting. This artist range of colors is designed for all artists at all skill levels. It is particularly well loved by oil colorists that use lots of color seeking high performance and economy. SoHo Oils are slowly ground on triple roller mills allowing pure refined linseed oil to completely encapsulate the pigment for maximum luminosity and superb handling properties. SoHo Urban Artist Oil Colors eliminate the need for student oils, providing first time artists and professional artists on a tight budget the use of "real" color with a buttery consistency, excellent pigment load and lightfast results. That way, once they can afford better, they can move up to a more expensive brand, already familiar with what a true oil color can do. Glazing is no problem with these colors, and palette knife painting is quick and expressive, just as you would expect from far more costly brands. If you are looking for the next step up in color, we recommend Lukas Studio Oil Colors. Available in bonus size tubes! 50ml tube offers 20% more paint than traditional 40ml tubes, 170ml tubes offers 13.3% more paint than traditional 150ml tubes, 430ml cans offer 72% more paint than traditional 250ml jars of paint. Key Features:* 50ml, 170ml Tubes - 430 Ml Cans* Slowly ground, triple milled* Pure refined linseed oil* Buttery consistency for smooth application of color* Maximum luminosity and superb handling properties* Perfect for use with brushes or palette knives* Does not blotch when thinned for staining or glazing* Great color for true mixes without surprises* 55 colors including primaries* Perfect For:* Excellent pigment load for brilliant color and a wide variation of mixed shades with white* Purified linseed oil and high quality artist pigments* Combines professional quality, high performance, and economy pricing with the properties of a "true" oil color* Ideal for working professionals on a budget, artists who enjoy painting on a large scale and first time artists* 21 ml tubes make it possible to carry a large color range into the field or from your studio to class* 170 ml tubes come in boxes ideal for storage between use* One price system achieved by substituting costly and toxic traditional pigments with safer modern alternatives See More
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