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PB35

Cerulean Blue is an artificial mineral pigment that is prepared by heating a mixture of Cobalt Chloride and Potassium Stannate. It was first synthesised in the early nineteenth century, becoming more widely used from 1870, when Rowney introduced Coeruleum Blue into their range. It produces a very bright, clear, and unusually opaque blue, hence its name, which is derived from the Latin for "sky-blue", or perhaps "heaven-blue". It has a very low tinting strength meaning that, although it is stable in all media, some artists may choose to bind it in poppy rather than linseed oil, so that the colour isn't affected by the colour of the binder. It creates a fairly flexible paint film, and is a fast-to-medium drying pigment.

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PR83

Alizarin Crimson is a synthetic organic pigment that became available in 1868. It requires a wetting agent to disperse, and in oil it also absorbs a lot of liquid and dries very slowly to form a hard, brittle paint film. It is chemically identical to madder-root pigments and should be protected against UV light where possible as it can fade when applied onto a white ground, although it is less fugitive than its natural counterpart. Alizarin Crimson is a very transparent pigment, with a high tinting strength and slightly blue undertone.  

Toxicity: A/B

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PY42

Mars Yellow is an artificial mineral pigment, a synthetic iron oxide. Mars colours in general replace many natural earth colours to provide pigments without impurities and with great opacity. It has a good tinting strength, is lightfast and stable in all media, and has a medium drying time in oil, creating a strong, flexible paint film.

Toxicity: B

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PR101

Mars Red is an artificial mineral pigment. Its pigment code, PR101, refers to a wide spectrum of synthetic iron oxide pigments including yellows, oranges, reds, violet-browns and green-browns, which replace many natural earth colours to provide pigments without impurities and with great opacity. It has a good tinting strength, is lightfast and stable in all media, and has a medium drying time in oil.

Toxicity: B

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PB28

Cobalt Blue is an artificial mineral pigment, produced by the calcination of cobalt oxide and aluminium oxide. It has been widely used since the early 1800s, following its discovery by the French chemist Thenard at the beginning of the century. The name Cobalt has its roots in the German word Kobold, meaning imp or evil spirit. German miners specifically used this name in the late-Middle Ages, as the presence of Cobalt ore in the mines made the extraction of silver very difficult. They were possibly aware of the toxic properties of the mineral frustrating their efforts.

Cobalt remains a very popular colour today, and is present in most ranges of paints, being a semi-transparent pigment that is stable in all media. As a watercolour, all cobalt pigments tend to granulate. As an oil paint, it requires less oil content than most other pigments, and dries quite quickly. Like Cerulean Blue, some artists may choose to bind it with poppy oil, to avoid any possible colour changes brought about by the yellowish cast of linseed oil and the pigment's weak tinting strength.

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Toxicity: C

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Michael Harding Artists’ Oil Colours are formulated to the highest possible standards. They do not include any fillers, extenders or driers and the high pigment content of the paint ensures a greater resistance to fading. We have high stock levels on all Series numbers including 5,6 & 7. Learn More

Michael Harding Artists’ Oil Colours are formulated to the highest possible standards. They do not include any fillers, extenders or driers and the high pigment content of the paint ensures a greater resistance to fading. The range includes 86 rich, intense colours which have a stiff and viscous texture. We have high stock levels on all Series numbers including 5,6 & 7 in larger sizes. Learn More

Genuine artists' pigments with highest possible concentration in linseed and sunflower oils. All colours have outstanding brilliance and highest possible lightfastness. Mainly single pigment colours. Learn More

Unlike other commercially available oil paints, Roberson Artists' Oil Colours do not contain any fillers, extenders or stabilisers. Each paint consists solely of high-quality pigment that has been ground into cold pressed linseed oil, resulting in a highly pigmented paint. This strength of colour presents the possibility of greater economy of use and a less homogenised texture between each tube, instead allowing the unique qualities of each individual pigment to reveal themselves. By limiting our range to 59 shades, we dispense with colours that can be easily mixed, creating a focussed palette of intense, lightfast paints that offer limitless combinations. 

Available in 40ml and 225ml tubes

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Unlike other commercially available oil paints, Roberson Artists' Oil Colours do not contain any fillers, extenders or stabilisers. Each paint consists solely of high-quality pigment that has been ground into cold pressed linseed oil, resulting in a highly pigmented paint. This strength of colour presents the possibility of greater economy of use and a less homogenised texture between each tube, instead allowing the unique qualities of each individual pigment to reveal themselves. By limiting our range to 59 shades, we dispense with colours that can be easily mixed, creating a focussed palette of intense, lightfast paints that offer limitless combinations.

Available in 40ml and 225ml tubes

Zinc White and Titanium White only available in this intermediate size of 120ml

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Unlike other commercially available oil paints, Roberson Artists' Oil Colours do not contain any fillers, extenders or stabilisers. Each paint consists solely of high-quality pigment that has been ground into cold pressed linseed oil, resulting in a highly pigmented paint. This strength of colour presents the possibility of greater economy of use and a less homogenised texture between each tube, instead allowing the unique qualities of each individual pigment to reveal themselves. By limiting our range to 59 shades, we dispense with colours that can be easily mixed, creating a focussed palette of intense, lightfast paints that offer limitless combinations.

Available in 40ml and 225ml tubes

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The 5ml range consists of 88 colours and includes some of the fabulous Primatek colours that are handmade with authentic mineral pigments and Quinacridones with their pure, intense colour combining the power of staining pigments with the luminosity of the transparents. They also have the more traditional favourites. *Please note, this range is stored offsite. Please allow extra time for your order to be processed and dispatched. Learn More

Artists' Water Colour is a professional quality water colour. Based on the finest modern and traditional pigments, it is precisely formulated to offer unparalleled performance and permanence. Learn More

Artists' Water Colour is a professional quality water colour. Based on the finest modern and traditional pigments, it is precisely formulated to offer unparalleled performance and permanence. Learn More

Finest quality watercolours made in Germany. This range offers 139 colours, including 95 single-pigment colours, 3 perylene pigments, 5 quinacridone pigments, and a selection of granulating colours. They present endless mixing possibilities, and can combined with Schmincke's selection of watercolour mediums as well as with their gouache paints. The solid colours are produced by pouring the liquid paint into the pans four times, ensuring the maximum yield for each colour. Also available in half pans and tubes of 5 and 15ml. Learn More

Finest quality watercolours made in Germany. This range offers 139 colours, including 95 single-pigment colours, 3 perylene pigments, 5 quinacridone pigments, and a selection of granulating colours. They present endless mixing possibilities, and can combined with Schmincke's selection of watercolour mediums as well as with their gouache paints. The solid colours are produced by pouring the liquid paint into the pans four times, ensuring the maximum yield for each colour. Also available in whole pans and tubes of 5 and 15ml. Learn More

Finest quality watercolours made in Germany. This range offers 139 colours, including 95 single-pigment colours, 3 perylene pigments, 5 quinacridone pigments, and a selection of granulating colours. They present endless mixing possibilities, and can combined with Schmincke's selection of watercolour mediums as well as with their gouache paints. The solid colours are produced by pouring the liquid paint into the pans four times, ensuring the maximum yield for each colour. Also available in half and whole pans and 15ml tubes. Learn More

Finest quality watercolours made in Germany. This range offers 139 colours, including 95 single-pigment colours, 3 perylene pigments, 5 quinacridone pigments, and a selection of granulating colours. They present endless mixing possibilities, and can combined with Schmincke's selection of watercolour mediums as well as with their gouache paints. The solid colours are produced by pouring the liquid paint into the pans four times, ensuring the maximum yield for each colour. Also available in half and whole pans and 5ml tubes. Learn More

PR108

Cadmium Red Deep is a synthetic organic pigment, which has been in use since the 1920s, effectively replacing vermilion. It is formed by heating cadmium sulphide and selenium, the hue is determined by the level of calcination and proportion of selenium. It is very opaque, and lightfast, with a high tinting strength. It absorbs a small amount of oil, and dries very slowly to form a hard, flexible paint film.

Larger quantities are available by request.  

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Toxicity: C

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