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Williamsburg Handmade Oil Paints

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…Handmade Oil Colors* Incredibly pigment rich paint* Dense buttery texture* Extensive Cobalt & Cadmium Colors* Large assortment of Earth Colors* Oil color line of 178 colors!* 37ml & 150ml Tubes* 237ml & 473ml Cans* Manufactured In The U.S.A!* Perfect For:* Professional Oil Painters*… Handmade Master Quality Oil Paints Used by The World’s Finest Artists Getting the proper pigment is just the beginning! So much of the quality of oil paint is in the grinding. Each color is ground to enhance the beauty and luminosity specific to that particular pigment. Some colors by nature will feel slightly gritty, others extremely smooth. For instance, Cerulean Blue will have a beautiful velvet, light-absorbing surface with an extremely strong covering power; Siennas, by comparison, are often chunky or gritty to allow light to travel through the vehicle, exposing rich golden or mahogany undertow instead of just heavy, dull browns. Pigments are ground in pure alkali-refined, ph balanced linseed oil, and made in batches no larger than 5 gallons at a time. This gives total control over the paint, much like late 19th-century French color makers. All materials are hand measured, and every ounce of paint is scrutinized. Williamsburg Handmade Oil Colors are then packaged in 37ml and 150ml non-reactive aluminum tubes. Williamsburg Handmade Oil Colors are used by the world’s finest artists, whose works can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and MOMA in New York City, the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and the Beaubourg in Paris. Key Features:* Professional, Handmade Oil Colors* Incredibly pigment rich paint* Dense buttery texture* Extensive Cobalt & Cadmium Colors* Large assortment of Earth Colors* Oil color line of 178 colors!* 37ml & 150ml Tubes* 237ml & 473ml Cans* Manufactured In The U.S.A!* Perfect For:* Professional Oil Painters* Discerning students & amateurs* Artists favoring Old Masters materials* Enthusiasts of handmade oil paints* Producing museum-quality artworks See More

Rembrandt Extra Fine Artists' Oil Paints and Sets

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…lightfast permanent yellows, reds, ultramarine greens, and modern metal colors. Plus, a full complement of transparent glaze colors like Quinacridone Rose and opaque colors like Nickel Titanium Yellow add depth and interest. The four madder shades are perfect for artists seeking a range of permanent… The Professional's Choice - pure and intense colors Royal Talens makes Rembrandt Oil Paints with only the best raw materials. The professional artists' oils are lightfast, and all colors are rated for 100 + years in museum conditions. They grind the pigments extra fine on a three-roll mill. That's why Rembrandt oil paints have such a rich buttery feel. Royal Talens crafts each color with the same handling properties, dry time, and sheen, regardless of pigment. This formula allows you to work quickly with less mediums in most cases. Out of the 120 colors in the range, Rembrandt's transparent earth colors are the most famous. Many professional artists rank these colors as essential because of their breathtaking transparency and brilliance. Key Features: * 120 colors * 40ml & 150ml tubes * Linseed or safflower seed oil binder * Extra Fine pigment grind * High degree of lightfastness * Incredibly strong tinting strength * Harmonious handling properties * Highest pigment load * Made in Holland Perfect For: * Extra fine quality * Very pure and intense colors * Optimal color strength with very high pigment concentration * Complete range of 120 colors * Buttery feel * Noticeable brilliance and color intensity *   The new well-balanced selection of 120 colors has traditional and contemporary tones. This range includes extremely lightfast permanent yellows, reds, ultramarine greens, and modern metal colors. Plus, a full complement of transparent glaze colors like Quinacridone Rose and opaque colors like Nickel Titanium Yellow add depth and interest. The four madder shades are perfect for artists seeking a range of permanent Alizarin Crimson shades. Deluxe Sets Available with Exclusive Extras! Click on the item number to view the contents of each bundle set. See More

Sennelier Extra-Fine Artist Oil Sticks & Sets

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…with tube oil paints. Like regular oils, they can be diluted with turpentine and dry to a hard film. These creamy, lightfast sticks may be used for sketching or for producing complete works of art on any traditional oil paint surface. Sennelier Artists’ Oil Sticks allow you to approach oil painting… Made from pure, concentrated pigments, the finest safflower oil and high-quality mineral wax Sennelier Extra-Fine Artist Oil Sticks can be used alone or in combination with tube oil paints. Like regular oils, they can be diluted with turpentine and dry to a hard film. These creamy, lightfast sticks may be used for sketching or for producing complete works of art on any traditional oil paint surface. Sennelier Artists’ Oil Sticks allow you to approach oil painting in an entirely new and expressive manner. They extend the degree of spontaneity, allowing for greater freedom in approach and without the need for a brush. Please note that packaging may vary - same great oil painting stick, with a new label! Key Features: * 82 colors available * Series 1: 41 colors (labeled S1) * Series 2: 21 colors (labeled S2) * Series 3: 20 colors (labeled S3) * Made of pure pigment, safflower oil, and mineral wax * Excellent lightfastness ratings * Can be diluted with turpentine * Intermixable with oil paints and mediums Perfect For: * Oil painters * Use for quick sketching * Canvas, panels, boards * Working with texture effects * Painting complete works of art * Traditional and contemporary techniques   Sennelier Oil Sticks are a combination of oil paint, with a small amount of the oil substituted with natural mineral wax enabling them to be produced in stick form. These sticks are produced from pure pigments and have the highest possible lightfast and permanence ratings. Oil sticks can also be fully intermixed with conventional oil colors and mediums. A special mineral wax gives the sticks a creamy consistency, which ensures the adhesion of the color on all commercial oil painting surfaces. These Sennelier Extra-Fine Oil Sticks contain selected vegetable oils to guarantee permanent protection against yellowing. Varnish can be applied to your work after 6 months, as with conventional oil paints. Before using these Sennelier Extra-Fine Oil Sticks, remove the fine protective film on the stick. This film will re-form in a few days if the stick is not used. Colors dry in 2-4 days, depending on the thickness of the paint layer and the ambient temperature. See More

Cobra Artists' Water-Mixable Oils & Sets by Talens

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…paint anywhere! Solvent Free Cobra Artists' Water-Mixable Oils by Royal Talens are an exceptional line of water-mixable oil colors perfect for any painter! Cobra Artists' Water-Mixable Oils are based on a modified, water-mixable oil binder, meaning that no harsh solvents, turpentine, or mineral… Infinite freedom — paint anywhere! Solvent Free Cobra Artists' Water-Mixable Oils by Royal Talens are an exceptional line of water-mixable oil colors perfect for any painter! Cobra Artists' Water-Mixable Oils are based on a modified, water-mixable oil binder, meaning that no harsh solvents, turpentine, or mineral spirits are necessary in the painting — or the clean-up — process. This makes for a much healthier painting environment, with no toxic and odorous fumes to inhale, and hence makes Cobra the ideal oil paint for use in classes, studios, outdoors, or even in your living room! Cobra Artist consists of 100 colors and is crafted with the finest modern pigments and premium drying oils for beautiful colors with excellent tinting strength due to its high pigment load and extra fine grinding. Key Features:* 100 vivid colors available* 40ml, 150ml Tubes* Sets of 5 & 10* No harsh solvents* Highest degree of light fastness* Minimal color shift or leveling* Cleans up easily Perfect For:* Healthier painting environment* Clean and brilliant color mixes* No toxic and odorous fumes* Artist grade paint* Use in classes, studios, outdoors*   Cobra oil paints use high-quality pigments and offer the highest possible degree of lightfastness (+++): at least 100 years of lightfast under museum conditions. Cobra can be used in conjunction with traditional oils, and when mixed at a ratio of Cobra 4:1, the mixture retains its ability to be thinned and cleaned with water.   Water-mixable oil color sets perfect for travel! Click on the red item number to view the set contents. Brush and Hand Soap - Crafted from 100% vegetable-based ingredients. Whether you're working with oils or acrylics, Cobra Soap is the ideal solution for keeping your hands and brushes clean throughout your creative process. See More

Holbein Extra Fine Artists' Oil Paints & Sets

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World-Class color and consistent viscosity Holbein Extra-Fine Artists' Oil Colors are world-renowned for their exquisite colors. The highly pigmented colors are designed around the Munsell Color Standard for hue, value, and chroma. With 145 open stock colors to choose from, you are sure to find what… World-Class color and consistent viscosity Holbein Extra-Fine Artists' Oil Colors are world-renowned for their exquisite colors. The highly pigmented colors are designed around the Munsell Color Standard for hue, value, and chroma. With 145 open stock colors to choose from, you are sure to find what you need. Holbein monitors the entire manufacturing process to ensure pigment purity, color tone, physical stability, and lightfastness. Pigments are ground up to 10 times to achieve uniform viscosity across the entire range of colors. You can count on Holbein Extra-Fine Artists' Oil Colors because they are manufactured with precision. Key Features: * 145 Open stock colors (complete range of 167) * 40ml and 20ml tubes * 11 transparent glazing colors * Paint retains its flexibility * Smooth buttery feel * High pigment load and consistency * Imported from Japan Perfect For: * Oil painters * Reliable color mixing * Clean and lifelike colors * Brilliant color spectrum * Bringing out your highlights * Adding fine glazes * Alla Prima painting See More

Van Gogh Oil Paints & Sets

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…Deep, Quinacridone Rose, Cerulean Blue Phthalo, and Ivory Black. Van Gogh Oil Color Basic Set of 10 Colors: This set contains 10 colors in 20 ml tubes of Titanium White, Azo Yellow Light, Azo Red Medium, Cobalt Blue Ultramarine, Permanent Green Deep, Burnt Umber, Azo Yellow Deep, Quinacridone Rose,… High quality oil paints at an excellent value! Van Gogh Oil Colors continue the Royal Talens tradition of producing fine artists' paints without the exorbitant price tag. Made from the finest traditional and modern pigments milled into a quality oil binder, Van Gogh oils possess a thick, creamy consistency ideal for impasto techniques or thinned-down glaze effects. Every color rates from good to excellent on the ASTM lightfast scale ensuring their permanence over time. A uniform sheen and comparable drying time between colors make Van Gogh oils easy to mix and match in terms of final appearance. Available in 66 well-balanced vibrant shades Van Gogh Oil Paints are the perfect answer for any artist in search of an oil paint combining quality and economy! Key Features:* High pigment content and vibrant colors * Uniform viscosity and sheen level * 66 colors all dry at a similar rate * Highly lightfast and permanent* Available in: 40ml & 200ml tubes* Sets of 10 and 6 Perfect For:* Beginners and experienced artists alike! * Alla Prima Painting * Fine glazing and detail* Van Gogh Oil Color Starter Set of 6 Colors: This Basic set contains 6 colors in 20ml tubes: This set contains ten 20 ml tubes of Titanium White, Azo Yellow Light, Azo Red Medium, Cobalt Blue Ultramarine, Permanent Green Deep, Burnt Umber, Azo Yellow Deep, Quinacridone Rose, Cerulean Blue Phthalo, and Ivory Black. Van Gogh Oil Color Basic Set of 10 Colors: This set contains 10 colors in 20 ml tubes of Titanium White, Azo Yellow Light, Azo Red Medium, Cobalt Blue Ultramarine, Permanent Green Deep, Burnt Umber, Azo Yellow Deep, Quinacridone Rose, Cerulean Blue Phthalo, and Ivory Black. See More

Holbein Duo Aqua Water-Soluble Oils & Sets

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…Oil Colors - Richly Pigmented For Brilliant Color! Duo Aqua Oil Color is an artist-grade water-soluble oil color that offers the same lightfast and archival pigments found in traditional oil paints. The Holbein laboratory adds a surfactant that coats the molecule of the DUO linseed oil, which… Fine Artist Quality Water-Soluble Oil Colors - Richly Pigmented For Brilliant Color! Duo Aqua Oil Color is an artist-grade water-soluble oil color that offers the same lightfast and archival pigments found in traditional oil paints. The Holbein laboratory adds a surfactant that coats the molecule of the DUO linseed oil, which permits water thinning and soap & water clean-up. Holbein DUO offers a whole line of mediums to enhance the Duo Aqua line of water-soluble oil paints. DUO Aqua Oil Color is compatible with all media, such as traditional oil color and mediums, watercolor, gouache, acrylic gouache, and traditional acrylic paints. DUO Aqua Oil Color is an exceptional teaching tool and excellent printmaking ink. Key Features:* Lightfast and archival pigments * Water-thinning * Cleans up with soap and water* Dries in as little as 24 hours Perfect For:* Professional artists and Teachers* Exceptional teaching tool* Compatible with all media* Excellent Printmaking ink   Several Different Sets To Choose From! Click on the item number to view the set specs   Duo Aqua Oil Color is compatible with traditional oil colors and mediums, water-soluble oils, and encaustics. See More

Richeson Shiva Artist Oil Paints & Sets

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…Professional Oils On The Market! Richeson's Shiva Series Oils are formulated to please even the most discerning artists. The professional quality oils are made by grinding each pigment to its correct degree of fineness under exacting laboratory controls. Not only that, but The Shiva Series Oils are… The Most Affordable Professional Oils On The Market! Richeson's Shiva Series Oils are formulated to please even the most discerning artists. The professional quality oils are made by grinding each pigment to its correct degree of fineness under exacting laboratory controls. Not only that, but The Shiva Series Oils are guaranteed not to darken, yellow, fade, or crack. Key Features: * Professional quality oils * Brilliant, rich colors * Buttery, reliable consistency * High level of permanency * Resistant to fading, darkening, yellowing, and cracking * Made in small batches in Wisconsin * Each pure pigment is ground to its own degree of fineness Perfect For: * Professional oil painters * Painting vibrant portraits * Accurately reflecting the hues of nature * Artists wanting the best experience   Professionally formulated to satisfy the most discerning master painter! Each pure Richeson pigment is ground to its own correct degree of fineness and formulated under exacting laboratory controls. . During the manufacturing process, great care is taken to avoid overworking the pigment. The amount of time required for the milling process varies for each color – anywhere from six hours to three days. The amount of oil required for each pigment varies because each pigment absorbs at a different rate. Richeson uses only pure, artist-grade, dry pigments. The finest grade of alkali-refined linseed oil is used to make non-yellowing colors. This type of oil is well-known for its excellent color stability. “Straw" in color, the oil has a minimal effect on pigment colorization and will not darken with age. Certain colors, such as whites, flesh colors, ice blue, and brilliant yellow light, use safflower oil. With these sensitive pigments that yellow easily, safflower oil produces a much better non-yellowing color. Where appropriate, we use a blend of linseed and safflower oil, producing the best possible finished product. Click on the item number to view the contents of each set. See More

Winsor & Newton Artists' Oil Paints & Sets

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Generations of Experience to Make Oils Like Winsor & Newton Winsor & Newton Artists' Oil Paints are made from only the finest pigments in 133 Colors, 80 single pigment colors for clean mixing and rich, buttery consistency. Each tone of Winsor and Newton oil paint is carefully formulated for… Generations of Experience to Make Oils Like Winsor & Newton Winsor & Newton Artists' Oil Paints are made from only the finest pigments in 133 Colors, 80 single pigment colors for clean mixing and rich, buttery consistency. Each tone of Winsor and Newton oil paint is carefully formulated for stability, tinting strength and coverage. Use them thickly with palette knives or brushes, or thin them to a very fine glaze. When milling oil color, each pigment must be treated as an individual, with every surface on each particle fully enveloped by fine oil—which is why Winsor & Newton researches, formulates, and mills each color individually. It is that perfect dispersion that translates into the signature "feel" and the luminous reflection that make fine oils so irresistible. Even more importantly, the dispersion determines stability in the tube and is a key player in the ultimate stability of the color on the surface. 99% of colors have a lightfast rating of AA or A providing permanence without compromising the choice of hue. The result is something that comes only with generations of experience and expertise in working with artists' color.   80 single pigment colours for clean mixing. Rich, buttery consistency Key Features:* Each color is researched, formulated, and milled individually* Buttery, vibrant and consistent* 133 Colors / 80 are single pigment colors * Optimum tinting strength when reduced with White* Perfect For:* Techniques from impasto to glazing* Cleanest, brightest colors with the best color mixtures * The Permanence and longevity of paintings* The most responsive feel beneath the brush and great versatility   Combined with strength of color, single pigments provide a wide color range in themselves and offer cleaner, brighter mixtures with an infinite range of hues. This is particularly important for greens, violets, and oranges. There are 80 single pigment colors in the Artists' Oil Color range.   Winsor & Newton Artists' Oils Shades of Grey: Charcoal Grey, Davy's Grey, Payne's Grey, Silver, and Pewter   Winsor & Newton Artists' Oil Introductory Set of 10, 21ml Tubes: Winsor Yellow, Crimson Alizarin, Ultramarine Green Shade, Winsor Blue Red Shade (Phthalo), Winsor Green (Phthalo), Yellow Ochre, Indian Red, Burnt Umber, Ivory Black, Titanium White   Are Winsor and Newton oil paints good? Yes! Winsor and Newton oil paints are formulated with the finest pigments for beautiful colors with excellent tinting strength; They are a great choice for amazing painting results at using higher quality oil paints for better results. Made in London, Winsor & Newton (also abbreviated W&N) is an English manufacturing company. See More

R&F Pigment Sticks

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…and oils, they are completely different! Oil pastels typically contain a much higher wax content than an oil stick or bar, and are manufactured with a non-drying oil such as mineral oil or castor oil. Works done in Pigment Stick will oxidize (dry) over time like traditional oil paints, whereas oil… Handmade Oil Paint in Stick Form! R&F Pigment Sticks are oil paints manufactured with enough wax to mold the paint into stick form. Pigment Sticks allow the artist to draw or paint directly onto a surface without brushes, palettes, paint tubes, or solvents. Blending only traditional materials: finely milled pigments, natural wax (beeswax & plant wax), and alkali refine linseed oil, R&F Pigment Sticks have none of the additives, extenders, and substitutes that traditional tube oils contain. While using these adulterations can save a lot of work and reduce the cost of materials, they lower the quality of the paint. Consequently, the formulas are complex and manufacturing is labor intensive, and thus handmade in small batches where they are carefully milled and molded. The result is a professional quality oil Pigment Stick with a buttery, lipstick-like soft consistency that glides onto the painting surface. Paint Sticks can be thinned with traditional solvents, mixed with or used under or over traditional oils, or worked with a palette knife to a softer consistency to allow brushing or knifing onto a surface. Curing to a durable film like standard oils, Pigment Sticks can also be used with Encaustic paints for a variety of effects. Blending sticks are offered in two types and are colorless sticks that can be worked into a Pigment Stick color to increase transparency or blend colors together on the painting. Like with traditional oils, R&F Pigment Sticks should be used on primed surfaces that are oil or acrylic gesso primed, to protect the surface from the natural acid in linseed oil. What is the difference between R&F Pigment Sticks and Oil Pastels? Although both are made with pigments, waxes, and oils, they are completely different! Oil pastels typically contain a much higher wax content than an oil stick or bar, and are manufactured with a non-drying oil such as mineral oil or castor oil. Works done in Pigment Stick will oxidize (dry) over time like traditional oil paints, whereas oil pastels will always remain tacky and never dry, thus needing the protection of glass to protect the finished work. Explore the versatility and loosely gestural qualities this medium has to offer, with professional quality Pigment Sticks from R&F! Key Features: * Made solely of pigment, pure alkali refined linseed oil, and purified plant and bees waxes * Lipstick-like, soft creamy consistency * Contains no additives, extenders, or substitutes like tube oils * 2 types of Blending sticks for colorless blending * Perfect For: * Use with Traditional Oils and Encaustic Paints * Gestural drawing with oils in stick form * Immediacy of paint without the need for brushes or tools * Works on any surface primed for traditional oils * Thinning with solvents and oil mediums See More

Charvin Extra-Fine Professional Oil Paints

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…to the finest particle size, Charvin Extra Fine Oil Colors span a naturally progressing color range from the subtlest shades to brilliant hues. The main binding ingredient in Charvin Extra Fine oils is poppy oil, which dries slower than linseed oil (but without its tendency to yellow over time), and… LUXURY THAT INSPIRES! Luxury Artist Oils from the French Riviera, perfect for Plein air painting! Based on over 175 years of experience, Charvin has created high-quality oil paint at an extremely reasonable price point. Charvin Extra Fine Professional Oil Paints use a combination of the finest in traditional and modern pigments, bound with a blend of linseed and non-yellowing poppy oils, for a smooth, creamy consistency and vibrant color. Charvin Maison de Haute Couleur ("House of High Color") has been meticulously creating fine artists' oil colors, serving artists like Cezanne, Bonnard, and Ambrogiani. Using only the highest-grade pigments that are triple-milled to the finest particle size, Charvin Extra Fine Oil Colors span a naturally progressing color range from the subtlest shades to brilliant hues. The main binding ingredient in Charvin Extra Fine oils is poppy oil, which dries slower than linseed oil (but without its tendency to yellow over time), and provides a rich creaminess to the paint. Permanent and light-fast, Charvin Extra Fine Oils are designed to accurately reflect the hues of nature, making them ideal for Plein air painting. The smooth and creamy texture lends itself perfectly to Alla prima painting, yet the high pigment concentration also allows the paint to be thinned down to the most subtle and luminous glazes (as with any Poppy Oil-based paint, remember to follow the fat over-lean method of painting). Largest color range in the world! The Charvin Extra Fine palette is available in 20ml, 60ml, or 150ml tubes. From the palettes of the masters to your own paint box: bring the experience of centuries and the brilliance of the Riviera to your own paintings with Charvin Extra Fine Oil Colors! Key Features:* Highest grade pigments* Triple-milled for smoothness* Poppy and Linseed oil binder to prevent yellowing* Rich creamy texture* Wide range of colors: 20ml, 60ml or 150ml tubes* Luxury Professional Oils* Permanent and light-fast* Small Batch, Handmade Paints* Largest color range in the world* Perfect For:* Professional Oil Paints* Plein Air Artists* Alla Prima Painting* Vibrant Portraits* Pochade box tubes (20ml)* Vast color range* Accurately reflecting the hues of nature  Artist Testimonial "As a professional, full-time artist for 19 years, I can say I have experimented with just about every type of oil paint that is out there. And believe me, they are not created equal! After using only Charvin oil paints for my most recent painting, I must say I was thoroughly impressed. The richness of the colors combined with the density yet fluidity of these oils was superb. I most certainly will continue to paint with Charvin!" Lauri Blank, Professional Artist Please note: color names may appear different due to a French translation or printing error. The pigment in the tube has not changed. The manufacturer may change color names without notice See More

LUKAS 1862 Professional Artist Oil Colors

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…layer's drying. Created over 150 years ago, LUKAS 1862 Oils are a premium quality oil paint. LUKAS colors are incredibly smooth premium quality oil paint. Colors created with the intensity valued by master artists! If you had to choose 1 oil paint, this one would be it! 77% of the colors are Series… Incomparable color intensity! A Jerry's Exclusive! Finest Professional Artists' Oil Colors Valued by the Masters! A Jerry's Exclusive! Considered One Of The Worlds Favorite Oil Colors! Made in full pigment strength and in almost exactly the same manner. This allows artists to select a palette of colors between the two lines based on the economy they need. With modern abilities to concentrate pigments, LUKAS has created colors with the intensity valued by master artists but without the need to work the paint before painting. LUKAS colors are incredibly smooth with a consistent ground particle size. This is accomplished by grinding pigments with vehicle up to 7 times through a triple roller mill. LUKAS has mastered the art of making oil colors by taking the guesswork out of drying while still maintaining an excellent archival painting film. Their secret recipe employs primary driers that support the surface drying as well as auxiliary driers that support the body of the paint layer's drying. Created over 150 years ago, LUKAS 1862 Oils are a premium quality oil paint. LUKAS colors are incredibly smooth premium quality oil paint. Colors created with the intensity valued by master artists! If you had to choose 1 oil paint, this one would be it! 77% of the colors are Series 1! Key Features:* Incomparable color intensity, highly pigmented* Smooth consistency and buttery feel* 62 of the 80 color range are Series 1 for an exceptional value!* Exclusive blend of linseed oil, sunflower oil, and beeswax* Outstanding lightfastness* Shorter drying time* Dry to the touch usually in 2 to 4 days* Incredibly smooth with a consistent ground particle size* Triple-mill process to produce this superb oil paint* Palette based on those used by old masters* Pure, refined mediums Perfect For:* Consistent in hue and texture from tube to tube* Clean and lifelike mixing* Brilliant color spectrum* Classic palette* Smooth consistency and buttery feel* Outstanding lightfastness* Bring out your highlights* Smooth and amazing blend* Increase painting output*  Every Masterpiece is Made with Master Quality Paint "I use LuKas Oil Paints for all my oil paints. I have been a professional artist for 40 years and Lukas oil paints are the best paints I have ever used. Their buttery application is perfect for my seascapes and figures." Brilliant Color Spectrum, Great Value! - Based on the highest quality classic and modern pigments, the wide 80-color spectrum available in LUKAS 1862 Oil Colors consists of no fewer than 40 single-pigment colors for clean and lifelike mixing, along with 2 metallic shades. Incomparable color intensity - The finest in classic and modern pigments, all with high to very high light fastness ratings, give LUKAS 1862 Oil Color a brilliance, concentration and permanence that stands the test of time. Beeswax - Beeswax adds body and creaminess to the paint, that is why it feels so nice and because the body of the paint is consistent it helps with even drying so it dries reliably. Shorter drying time - Dry to the touch usually in 2 to 4 days means that you can continue work on your LUKAS 1862 Oil Color paintings faster than with other brands without risking damage to the under layers. Pure, refined mediums - Pharmaceutical grade, virgin cold-pressed linseed oil, non-yellowing sunflower oil, and a touch of beeswax give LUKAS 1862 Oil Colors their silky, "short", and buttery consistency that makes for smooth brushstrokes, even drying and a stronger paint film. Classic palette - LUKAS 1862 Oil Colors have a color palette based on those used by old masters such as Van Gogh and widened to include favorites from more recent times, making for a well-balanced and versatile color palette sure to please the most demanding of painters! 62 of the 80 color range are Series 1 for an exceptional value! - Imported from Germany exclusively for Jerry's, we are proud to present this line of finest artists' oil color from LUKAS. Combining tradition with innovation allows LUKAS to create an oil paint with the finest in classic and modern pigments, outstanding light fastness, excellent coverage, smooth consistency and buttery feel. All the finest ingredients come together in a triple-mill process to produce this superb oil paint! LUKAS oils have remained a preferred choice among European artists for over a century, and they are fast becoming a favorite in America too!   Are Lukas Oil Paints good? Yes! Lukas Oil Paints have incomparable color intensity valued by the masters! With modern abilities to concentrate pigments, LUKAS has created colors with the intensity valued by master artists but without the need to work the paint before painting. The finest in classic and modern pigments, all with high to very high light fastness ratings. Dry to the touch usually in 2 to 4 days with Pharmaceutical grade, virgin cold-pressed linseed oil, non-yellowing sunflower oil, and a touch of beeswax.   Who makes Lukas paint? LUKAS has, since its foundation in 1862 in Düsseldorf (Germany), been considered the smart choice by artists, offering only the best professional art supplies at a reasonable cost. LUKAS has always had a close relationship with the city's local artists and The Academy of Fine Arts in Düsseldorf who have both helped develop and test new products sending key feedback to improve and evolve the product range. The brand is named after St Lukas, patron protector of Painters and receives national & international acclaim throughout its production period in Germany and Bracknell, UK. See More

Winsor & Newton Winton Oil Paints & Sets

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Winton is the world's most popular value line oil color! Made from high-quality pigments, Winsor & Newton Winton oil paints represent one of the best values in oil color. Winton oil colors are durable, lightfast and permanent. For the price, Winton oil colors exhibit a good creamy consistency… Winton is the world's most popular value line oil color! Made from high-quality pigments, Winsor & Newton Winton oil paints represent one of the best values in oil color. Winton oil colors are durable, lightfast and permanent. For the price, Winton oil colors exhibit a good creamy consistency and provide permanent and remarkably light fast results. Recommended for mural artists and students. Synthetic pigments have been substituted for true pigments in traditionally more expensive colors, to keep the cost low. These colors are identified with the word Hue after the color name. All of the tones have been carefully made to bring out the best of each pigment, so you can create bold and vibrant artworks. Features:* Available in: 37ml tubes, 200ml tubes* Traditional range of oil color* Spectrum of 55 colours* Permanent and lightfast results* Recommended for mural artists and students* Synthetic pigments substituted for true pigments* Pigments are bright and offer gorgeous sheen* See More

Maimeri Classico Oil Paints

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…Italian paint maker Maimeri designed Classico Oil Paints to provide all painters the highest quality, most pigmented oils, even going as far to use real cadmiums and cobalts. Manufactured using the finest linseed oil, the superior line of Classico Oils are produced without waxes, fillers, or… Exceptional quality and pigment concentration, at a single price point! Known for their exceptional professional paints, Italian paint maker Maimeri designed Classico Oil Paints to provide all painters the highest quality, most pigmented oils, even going as far to use real cadmiums and cobalts. Manufactured using the finest linseed oil, the superior line of Classico Oils are produced without waxes, fillers, or adulterants that even lower end, popular “professional” oil brands are full of! The finely ground, heavily loaded colors have a fantastic thick body and short tack for the ultimate painting experience. Like Their Puro counterparts, Classico whites are blended with non-yellowing oils (safflower oil) to retain their brightness and purity. Unlike other manufacturers that boast “real” cadmiums and cobalts (which can be as low as only a few percent), Classico’s authentic cadmium pigments are in a concentration between 20% and 25%. This perfect combination of modern and traditional pigments excels with color mixing and learning color theory, rather than using cheap, poor quality student brands full of fillers and little pigment. Perfect for discriminating students and amateur painters, Classico also has remarkable appeal for the professional oil painter, especially those working large scale that go through large amounts of paint. Classico’s high pigment load extends further than other comparably priced brands, making it a great value for painters needing larger tube sizes. With a range of 77 colors, Classico comes in large 60ml and 200ml tubes at a single price point for each size. Of the 77 colors, an amazing 73 have the highest degree of light stability, allowing you to paint with confidence, knowing the archival nature of your painting materials. Key Features: * Made in Italy * Highest quality to price ratio oil * Superior performance, high pigment concentration * Consistent and buttery texture * No waxes or fillers * Real cadmiums and cobalts * 77 colors, 60ml and 200ml tubes * 73 colors have the highest degree of light stability Perfect For: * Loving to paint with beautiful oil colors * Student to Professional Painters * Professionals painting large scale * Affording real Cadmiums and Cobalts * Color mixing and color theory * Classrooms, workshops, plein air See More

Grumbacher Pre-Tested Professional Oil Paints & Sets

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…in poppy seed and sunflower oils. Also recommended for fluid wet-in-wet techniques. Zinc White - A permanent, heavy-bodied, semi-opaque, cool, crisp white. Designed especially for brilliant clear tints with all oil colors and excellent for glazing.   Pre-Tested Oil Color Set of 10: This set… Good Color Variety That Glides Smoothly! America's favorite oil paints since 1905! Pre-Tested® is Grumbacher's flagship oil color for artists. Grumbacher's time-proven formulas are finely tuned through independent laboratory tests as well as hands-on trials by professional artists. Only the highest the best ingredients available, putting each color through a rigorous selection process. Grumbacher Pre-Tested Oil Paints provide high chroma, superior tinting strength, and excellent adhesion for the professional artist. Pre-Tested offers the finest pigments milled in select alkali-refined linseed oil. Key Features:* Optimal color development* Excellent lightfastness ratings * Reformulated cadmium for purer and stronger colors* Superior adhesion and outstanding tinting strength* Outstanding working properties* Milled in select alkali-refined linseed oil* Mainly single pigment colors* Made in the U.S.A. Perfect For:* Practicing your painting* Smooth application* Great color variety* A modern palette color palette * Archival permanence* Portraitists and landscape painters* Artists of all skill levels   Titanium White (Original) - A permanent, heavy-bodied, versatile, opaque, pure white that is neutral in hue. Ideal for all applications where great opacity is required. This is the strongest tinting white. Titanium White (Soft) - This pigment is permanent, soft-bodied, opaque, non-yellowing and ground in poppy seed and sunflower oils. Also recommended for fluid wet-in-wet techniques. Zinc White - A permanent, heavy-bodied, semi-opaque, cool, crisp white. Designed especially for brilliant clear tints with all oil colors and excellent for glazing.   Pre-Tested Oil Color Set of 10: This set contains ten 24ml tubes in the following colors: Cadmium Barium Red Light, Cadmium Barium Yellow Medium, Thalo Blue, Thalo Green (Blue Shade), Thio Violet, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Ivory Black, Titanium White, and Yellow Ochre. See More

Michael Harding Artists' Oil Colors and Sets

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…from. Michael Harding oils contain the finest pigments, ground in refined cold-pressed linseed oil. Luminous, brilliant colors at very high tint strengths and totally free of fillers making these oils perfect for artists favoring Old Masters materials. These professional oil paints started over 30… Michael Harding set out for perfection in a line of handmade oil colors Michael Harding oil paints are handmade using only the highest pigment loads and pure ingredients (without the use of artificial driers, extenders, or fillers) gives artists working qualities, unlike any other oils, making their work stand out in a room full of paintings. The consistency is creamy, buttery, and easy to handle, offering the greatest possible coverage with 100 brilliant, vibrant colors to choose from. Michael Harding oils contain the finest pigments, ground in refined cold-pressed linseed oil. Luminous, brilliant colors at very high tint strengths and totally free of fillers making these oils perfect for artists favoring Old Masters materials. These professional oil paints started over 30 years ago when painter Michael Harding set out for perfection in a line of handmade oil colors. Today, Michael Harding handmade oil colors are a leader in the fine art supply industry! The greatest possible coverage with 100 brilliant, vibrant colors to choose from. Please note that packaging may vary. A favorite among fine artists who seek archival-quality, vibrant, and responsive oil paints for their work. Key Features: * Pure Pigments, No Fillers, High Lightfastness and Pigment Load * Exquisitely Handmade Oil Colors * Highest, most brilliant pigment load * No added driers, fillers, or extenders * Highest lightfastness ratings * Professional Quality * Rich, creamy consistency * Hand painted labels * All sizes: 40ml, 225ml, 1 Ltr. and Sets of 6 and 10 Perfect For: * Professional Oil Painters * discerning students & amateurs * Artists favoring Old Masters materials * Use with Michael Harding Mediums * Artists requiring highest pigment oils * Painters using only handmade oils   Are Michael Harding paints good? Yes! Michael Harding Oil Colors are handmade and considered a leader in the professional fine art supply industry! Harding’s dedication to using only the highest pigment loads and pure ingredients gives artists working qualities unlike any other oils! See More

Erengi ArtAspirer Oil Pastels and Sets

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…Cobalt Blue Hue, Ultramarine, Prussian Blue, Indigo, Mauve, Dioxazine Violet, Opera Pink, Quinacridone Rose, Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Gray 2, Ivory Black, and Titanium White. Erengi ArtAspirer Oil Pastel Cardboard Box Set of 50This set contains the following 50 colors: Wine Red, Cadmium… Do you Aspire to improve your art? You can start with ArtAspirer oil pastels! Erengi ArtAspirer Oil Pastels have an awe-inspiring amount of pigment. Available in 90 vibrant colors, these oil pastels are portable enough to use on the go. When layered, the oil pastels have a buttery look and behave a lot like paint. You won't believe how smoothly the colors glide on paper. Use them to create underpaintings, add playful gestural marks, or build layers to create depth. Their waxy consistency means they won’t dry out or harden. Superb on canvas, panel, or paper; you can even use Erengi ArtAspirer Oil Pastels on wood or metal. Imagine all the artistic adventures they’ll take you on! Key Features: * Will not crumble or dry out * Blend colors dry or with solvent * Lightfast and permanent * Soft, consistent, and creamy application of color * Professional artist color palette * Pastels measure 2-3/4" long * Richly pigmented * AP Non-Toxic Perfect For: * Professional artists * Plein-air painting * Underpaintings for oil paintings * A gestural style of drawing * Oil pastel substrates do not require priming * Portraits, landscapes, and florals * Artists on a budget who like working large * Lightfast Rating for each color is in parentheses:* (0 - 1) = Non-Permanent* (2) = Mostly Permanent* (3) = Permanent Erengi ArtAspirer Oil Pastel Wood Box Set of 92 This gorgeous wood box set of 92 contains the entire line of 90 colors of Erengi Art Aspirer Oil Pastels plus 2 Colorless Extenders. The Wood Box features a lovely hand-rubbed finished wood box with two metal-lined trays, a handle and shoulder strap, and rubber feet. Erengi ArtAspirer Oil Pastel Cardboard Box Set of 25 This set contains the following 25 colors: Cadmium Red Deep Hue, Cadmium Red Pale Hue, Cadmium Orange Hue, Yellow Orange, Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue, Cadmium Lemon Hue, Permanent Yellow Green, Middle Green, Hooker's Green Deep, Viridian Hue, Cobalt Blue Pale Hue, Cobalt Blue Hue, Ultramarine, Prussian Blue, Indigo, Mauve, Dioxazine Violet, Opera Pink, Quinacridone Rose, Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Gray 2, Ivory Black, and Titanium White. Erengi ArtAspirer Oil Pastel Cardboard Box Set of 50This set contains the following 50 colors: Wine Red, Cadmium Red Deep Hue, Cadmium Red Pale Hue, Cadmium Orange Hue, Cadmium Orange Pale Hue, Yellow Orange, Cadmium Yellow Hue, Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue, Cadmium Lemon Hue, Permanent Yellow Green, Permanent Green, Middle Green, Hooker's Green Deep, Viridian Hue, Deep Green, Peacock Green, Emerald Green, Spring Green, Cobalt Blue Pale Hue, Cerulean Blue, Cobalt Blue Hue, Ultramarine, Prussian Blue, Indigo, Azure Blue, Heliotrope, Hyacinth Violet, Mauve, Mars Violet, Dioxazine Violet, Ultramarine Violet, Opera Pink, Quinacridone Rose, Salmon Pink, Naples Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Venetian Red, Indian Red, Burnt Umber, Sepia, Yellow Gray, Warm Gray Pale, Gray 2, Ivory Black, Titanium White, Pearl Gold, Gold, and Silver. Artist Review of Erengi ArtAspirer Oil Pastels Worth The Money!“I use two other professional oil pastels, which are more expensive but much softer. I like these for my underlayer and use my expensive pastels for the top. Works out well. They definitely have a place in my studio. The wooden box that they came in is very sturdy and convenient.” Awesome!“I love these oil pastels! The 92 set comes in a nice, compact wooden box, easy to carry around. Great quality too!” See More

M. Graham Artists' Oil Colors & Sets

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M. Graham Oils - The only oil paint with Walnut Oil In the tradition of the masters, M. Graham artists’ oil paint is made with pure walnut oil for its brilliance, clarity, texture, and resistance to fading and yellowing. Working in small batches, we craft oil colors true to the roots of Renaissance… M. Graham Oils - The only oil paint with Walnut Oil In the tradition of the masters, M. Graham artists’ oil paint is made with pure walnut oil for its brilliance, clarity, texture, and resistance to fading and yellowing. Working in small batches, we craft oil colors true to the roots of Renaissance painting: delicately free-flowing, solvent-free, and with no fillers or additives. Founded by artists, M. Graham Oils use only the finest vehicle, Walnut Oil to make some of the finest oil paints on the market! Walnut oil provides a "unique refractive index" and will not yellow over time, which allows for incredible paint brilliance. Walnut oil's unique body allows for an increased amount of pigment suspension in comparison with other oils, giving their paint higher color saturation and tinting strength, as a result. Manufactured with only the finest example of each available pigment source, their paints contain no fillers, extenders, or adulterants, which have negative effects on color and how the eye perceives it. Hand-crafted in small batches, attention is paid to adapting manufacturing processes to specific pigment "personalities" and requirements. Use of proper milling pressure for each pigment helps to achieve optimum pigment load and dispersion. Artists run the Quality Control Department at M. Graham, assuring the quality of everything they manufacture. A green company, their products and manufacturing is solvent-free. Green-minded artists can finally enjoy painting with high-end, professional quality oils, from an environmentally conscious company! Key Features:* Manufactured exclusively using pure walnut oil* Only finest, purest pigment source used in their paints* No fillers, extenders, solvents or adulterants added * Colors made in small, hand-crafted batches* Constantly tested against the competition for greater tinting strength and pigment load* Quality Control done by actual artists to ensure exceptional quality* Company founded BY Artists, FOR Artists! Perfect For:* Amateur to professional artists* Artists seeking pure, brilliant oils for their palette* Artists who want products made by artists, for artists!* Environmentally concerned, "Green" artists* Health-conscious artists* Artists seeking high color saturation and tinting strength* Oil painters concerned with paintings yellowing over time* Producing brilliant paintings!* Artists desiring superior, constantly tested oil paints Set of 5 with Mediums: Includes 37 ml tubes of Azo Yellow, Naphthol Red, Ultramarine Blue, Phthalocyanine Green, and Titanium White, plus free 59 ml samples of two M. Graham solvent free mediums: Walnut Oil Medium and Walnut Alkyd Medium. See More

Maimeri Puro Oil Colors & Sets

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…than other artists’ oils* Colors are a single pigment, so they blend cleanly* Buttery smooth, with uniform clarity* Unbelievable brilliance* Oil + pigment and nothing else* Rich and transparent Perfect For:* Highest end oils you can buy* Impasto* Professional Oil Painters* Pigment Aficionados… Absolutely Beautiful..Oil + pure pigment, nothing else! The product of outstanding technical achievement, Maimeri Puro Superior Oil Colors are the most advanced and yet the most traditional of oil colors. Restoring the outstanding simplicity and quality of original oil colors to paint formulas: that was the dream of painter and paint manufacturer Gianni Maimeri, although his dream did not become a reality until three generations down the line. Striving for simplicity and purity, putting years of technical experience to work, Maimeri’s company came up with the formulas for the 80 colors in this range one by one. Using the best, non-yellowing safflower and poppy seed oils, along with stable pigments which require no additives to produce a perfect impasto, Made in Italy, Puro oil offers a top quality balance between binder and pigment. Squeeze a tube of Maimeri Puro, and you’re squeezing the very idea of oil colors. Key Features:* Made in Italy* Maximum degree of lightfastness* 30% more concentrated than other artists’ oils* Colors are a single pigment, so they blend cleanly* Buttery smooth, with uniform clarity* Unbelievable brilliance* Oil + pigment and nothing else* Rich and transparent Perfect For:* Highest end oils you can buy* Impasto* Professional Oil Painters* Pigment Aficionados * Making paint go further* Upgrading to Professional Oils* Excellent chromatic results See More

Sennelier Extra-Fine Artists' Oil Colors & Sets

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…21ml oil tubes. The box also includes an assortment of accessories used to aid your artist's adventures. Including a sennelier cloth, charcoals, a green for oil medium, along with Precision brushes 8504 size 4, and 8534 size 12, as well as honey soap. Oil Color Set of 10 - This Artist Oils set… A New Generation of Oils! Only the finest natural and inorganic pigments . Sennelier Artist's Oil Paints have been the standard of quality for over 100 years. Sennelier's passion for colour chemistry and focused pigment research led to the development of a distinctive oil colour manufacturing process that has been employed for generations. Sennelier gathers only the finest natural and inorganic pigments from around the world. The pure pigments are ground very slowly with extreme care to an extra-fine consistency. They are then combined at maximum concentration with an archival safflower oil to yield the highest possible tinting strength and a lustrous satin finish. The sensuous pigments have a unique buttery texture, a consistency originally developed for the expressive style of the Impressionist painters who frequented the Sennelier store in the 19th century. Non-Yellowing Safflower Oil - highest possible tinting strength and a lustrous satin finish Sennelier's meticulous work, his vast knowledge of pigments, his talents as a colourist, and collaboration with Cezanne and other Masters gave rise to a palette of oil colours that quickly became the standard of quality. Favoured by some of the greatest artists (Monet, Gauguin, Matisse, Picasso, Bonnard, Modigliani, Chagall, Ernst, Hockney), Sennelier oils hang in the world's most prestigious museums. Today, Sennelier's classic palette is expanding with 50 new, original shades that encompass contemporary trends and tastes. These colours, still as smooth and luminous as ever, offer an updated texture with firmer body to accommodate the requirements of 21st century artists. Key Features: * 40ml & 200ml Tubes (500ml Titanium White) * 21ml and 40ml set sizes * Improved 'buttery' consistency * 145 luminous colors / Sets * Uses non-yellowing Safflower Oil Perfect For: * Better value at a lower cost * Canvas, panels, boards * Working with texture effects * Artists of all levels Today, Sennelier's classic palette is expanding with 50 new, original shades that encompass contemporary trends and tastes. These colours, still as smooth and luminous as ever, offer an updated texture with firmer body to accommodate the requirements of 21st century artists.Utilizing the time-honoured, exacting methods perfected for over one hundred years, the new paints are produced under the watchful eye of Dominique Sennelier. At Sennelier, tradition meets the needs of today's artists and the innovations of modern chemistry. Sennelier proudly introduces the next generation of oils, a collection of professional, extra-fine colours that reinvents your palette and redefines quality   Landscape Plein Air Set - A color palette selected by award-winning Plein Air artists! Set includes eight 40 ml tubes of Sennelier Oil Color, Isabey # 6 Bristle Brush, a plein air field guide to color mixing, and 10 tips for better plein air painting! Wood Box 40ml Tube Set of 12- This set includes a luxury quality wood box with twelve 40 ml tubes of Sennelier Oil colors, 2 empty glass jars ideal for storing your favorite oil mediums, one painting knife, one artists quality brush, one double metal palette cup, one deluxe wooden palette and assorted charcoal. Artist Oil Set with Black Wooden Box- This black wooden box contains a beautiful set of 10, 21ml oil tubes. The box also includes an assortment of accessories used to aid your artist's adventures. Including a sennelier cloth, charcoals, a green for oil medium, along with Precision brushes 8504 size 4, and 8534 size 12, as well as honey soap. Oil Color Set of 10 - This Artist Oils set features 10 tubes of 21ml extra-fine artist quality oil paint. Made using pigments of the highest quality, this set provides maximum pigment load and color intensity. The pure safflower oil carrier creates resistance to yellowing and provides a unique satin sheen. Colors in the set include #116 Titanium White, #511 Bright Yellow, #675 Red Vermillion, #619 Permanent Intense Red, #315 Ultramarine Deep, #326 Phthalocyanine Blue, #805 Chromium Green Light, #252 Yellow Ochre, #211 Burnt Sienna, #755 Ivory Black. *Actual colors will vary due to Manufacturer availability See More

Richeson Casein Artist Paints & Sets

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…as with oils. Can I mix casein with other mediums? Yes you can! Use casein over watercolor or gouache or as an underpainting for acrylic, pastel or oils. If using casein under oils, apply a barrier layer of Damar varnish over the casein before the oil paint. Casein can also be used under oils as an… From rich opaques of oil to thin watercolor washes - One of the most durable mediums known to man Casein (kay'seen) is a quick-drying, aqueous medium using a milk-based binding agent, and is one of the most durable mediums known to man. Nine thousand year old casein cave paintings have been discovered in Asia, and later, the medium was used by Byzantine, Roman and Renaissance artists including the Old Masters. Richeson Casein is a versatile, professional, water-based medium known for its velvety finish! Richeson Casein Colors are fast-drying, reworkable water-soluble paints. Caseins are great for underpainting and work with oils! Key Features:* Milk protein-based paints* Dries to a natural matte finish* Apply in any manner from impasto to watercolor* Casein can be used on interior walls, metal, wood, laminates, metal, glass or ceramics* Archival: Yes. Properly done and with a protective varnish * Good choice for dry and light, wet media sketching* Perfect medium to use for underpainting* Dries quickly* From rich opaques of oil to thin watercolor washes Perfect For:* Suitable for a variety of surfaces* Great for illustration work* Casein can be used on canvas, although only in very thin application* All-purpose paper in a sketching format* You can paint on 140lb. watercolor paper if the painting will be properly framed shortly after completion* You can apply casein "juicy" like watercolors, impasto like oils, or anything in between "Casein is a water-based paint medium with working properties that resemble gouache, cel vinyl—and, in some respects, oil. I've used all of those latter paints quite a bit, but casein has qualities all its own. It can be used transparently, but it has great opacity when you need it, something often lacking in acrylic. It's one of the oldest paint mediums, dating all the way back to the Egyptians – JAMES GURNEY" What is Casein? Casein (kay'seen) is a quick-drying, aqueous medium using a milk-based binding agent, and is one of the most durable mediums known to man. Nine thousand year old casein cave paintings have been discovered in Asia. Later, the medium was used by Byzantine, Roman and Renaissance artists, including the Old Masters. Known for their versatility and array of capabilities, casein paints can be used to create a variety of effects from the rich opaques of oil to thin watercolor washes. Because casein has an exceptional integrity of color and always dries to a perfect matte finish, it is unexcelled for art reproduction. The velvety matte finish can also be buffed to a satin sheen or varnished to produce a resemblance to oils. Over time, casein pigments become resistant to moisture and as history has proven, the medium has a durability and permanence which has easily stood the test of time. Because it dries quickly, it is possible to lay down a glaze and move onto the next stage within a few hours instead of waiting for days, or even months, as with oils. Can I mix casein with other mediums? Yes you can! Use casein over watercolor or gouache or as an underpainting for acrylic, pastel or oils. If using casein under oils, apply a barrier layer of Damar varnish over the casein before the oil paint. Casein can also be used under oils as an excellent underpainting medium. See More