Dedicated to handmade integrity, these handmade oils are crafted by skilled American artisans using top-quality pigments sourced from around the world. Each of the more than one hundred and seventy-five select colors in the line possesses a unique consistency and texture — some are slightly gritty, while others are extremely smooth. This variety is what makes these oils prized by painters who demand nuance, richness and working character.
Colors are produced in small batches no larger than five gallons at a time to ensure the highest level of control. Pigments are carefully ground to enhance the beauty and luminosity specific to each pigment, then combined with pure, premium, alkali-refined and pH-balanced linseed oil. Every ingredient is hand-measured and every batch is closely scrutinized for quality, yielding consistent handling, pigment load and tonal clarity.
Most of these oil colors offer excellent lightfastness (LF I), with a small number of hues exhibiting lower permanence and requiring careful consideration in preservation-sensitive work. The range is versatile for alla prima work, glazing, scumbling and precise color mixing, making it suitable for studio and professional applications.
Handmade formulation, artisan craftsmanship and premium materials deliver oil paints that emphasize pigment purity, luminosity and predictable working properties — ideal for artists seeking high-quality, archival oil color that responds to traditional and contemporary techniques.
