Paints for Rendering Artworks - Art Supplies for Portrait Artists

Oils, acrylics, watercolors, paints; every artists fundamentally wants true & quality custom colour tinting, hues and pigments. White, black, red, green, orange, brown, yellow, the only grey wanted is that which is mixed and matched by the skillful technique of a professionals eye & hand. Select premium products through our online retailer stores; e-deals available.

 OIL PAINTS

Grumbacher Max Artists' Oil Colors - Grumbacher's Max Oil Colors are identical to conventional oil colors, with one major difference — Max Oils thin and clean up with water. With Max Oils, there is no need for special brush cleaners, turpentine, or mineral spirits. Max's professional-quality, water mixable oil colors are made from the same pigments and linseed oil as Grumbacher Pre-Tested Oils, and they have comparable drying time.

Old Holland Classic Oil Colors - Old Holland has been making artist colors since 1664, making it one of the oldest continuously operating companies in the art supplies industry. The company is known for uncompromising adherance to traditional techniques and standards. All color making is done by hand, and all processes are controlled by artists. Pigments are ground in stone rather than metal rollers, and colors are packaged in lead tubes rather than aluminum alloy tubes, which eventually oxidize and decay.

Gamblin Artist's Oil Colors - Gamblin Artists Oils are based on alkali refined linseed oil as a binder. It yellows significantly less than cold pressed linseed oil, the traditional binder in oil paints, and makes a strong, flexible paint film. Robert Gamblin has sought out the finest grades of pigment available (yes, there are differences). He has constructed a paint of exceptional durability in a color palette that is proof of devotion to painter's real concerns.

 ACRYLIC PAINTS

M. Graham Acrylic Colors - Art Graham puts the same care and attention to detail into acrylic paints that he lavishes on more traditional media. Each color is manufactured only in small batches, using a traditional three roller mill. Only pure, high solid resins are used, with no fillers, retarders, opacifiers, or bulking agents. Each pigment is present in the highest concentration possible consistent with good working properties.

Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylics, 7 oz Tubes - This line of professional acrylics offers sheen, consistency, and paint handling characteristics that are similar to those of oil paints, such as retaining brush strokes and palette knife marks when dry. Multiple Sizes Available.

Lascaux Sirius Acrylic Color Primary System - Based on five primary hues instead of the usual three, this system delivers the entire spectrum of hues. The colors were developed from the highest quality artist pigments and are semi-transparent, waterproof, and lightfast. Both sets contain 5 Sirius Primary colors (Magenta, Red, Yellow, Cyan, and Ultramarine), Sirius Black, a Sirius empty plastic bottle, and an instruction booklet.

 WATERCOLOR PAINTS

Holbein Irodori Antique Watercolor Sets - Ancient oriental watercolors are characterized by their delicate hues. Now today's artist can journey back into time to create with the same timeless palette used by Japanese and Chinese artists 15 centuries ago. Delicate and harmonious, the 48 Irodori colors are created using pure pigment in gum arabic for clean, crisp results that won't darken or muddy.

Winsor & Newton Artists' Watercolors - Since the 1830s, Winsor & Newton Artists' Watercolors have maintained their reputation of being unmatched for purity, quality, and reliability among professional artists colors throughout the world. Gift Idea — Great introductory and travel sets are available. See Winsor & Newton Artists' Watercolor Gift Sets for pictures and specifications.

Da Vinci Artists' Watercolor Sets - Watercolorists will enjoy this rich set, compiled by the family of paint makers at Da Vinci. These watercolors have a very high pigment concentration, yielding permanent colors of the highest tinting strength. The large, 37 ml (1.25 oz) tube size will allow you to enjoy these sets for a long time to come. Contains the colors Arylide Yellow, Hansa Yellow Light Lemon, Phthalo Blue, Quinacridone Rose Red Deep, Ultramarine Blue, and Vermilion Hue, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Phthalo Green, and Yellow Ochre.

 ART TIP OF THE DAY

When comparing paints, here are some of the things to look for:

• Does the pigment compare favorably with that of other brands that have the same pigment name?
• Is the paint adequately pigmented with high tinting strength? Or weak and pasty?
• Is the pigment lightfast (fade resistant)?
• Is the pigment transparent or opaque; is it consistent with what you expect of this pigment?
• Are there any unusual handling characteristics, for example is it grainy or clear? Settling or spreading? Staining or non-staining? What is the paint consistency, fluid or heavy?
• Which brand has more of the colors you like?
• Is the brand easily available in area stores or by mail order?

Conclusion -  You get what you pay for. Quality in pigment and paint processing is usually compromised to achieve affordability for student painters, but it is a false economy to use these paints. The results are often less intense and it takes more paint to achieve the saturation that is easily acquired with good paint.*

 * - This art tip of the day was adapted from content provided by Nita Leland.

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