In 1985, following extensive research, Old Holland presented a revolutionary range of 168 oil paints, each with the highest degree of lightfastness. Traditional, non-lightfast pigments were replaced with modern lightfast pigments with the same colour characteristics as the traditional ones. Thanks to the highest possible concentration of pigment in each colour, the paint has an unprecedented colour strength. Within the unique range of 168 colours, there is a wide range of opaque and transparent colours, each with the highest possible brilliance (intense) and clarity (clean) characteristics. The only medium used for these oil paints is cold-pressed extra virgin linseed oil, to obtain an optimum oxidisation (drying) of the paint. This increases durability and brushstroke spread. Together, these characteristics result in an oil paint of unequalled quality.

Pigment Classification: Cadmium zinc sulphide-Cadmium seleno sulphide

Colour Index: PY35-PR108

Colour index number: 77205-77202

Lightfastness: Lightfast pigment according to ASTM category 1 and 2

Opacity/Transparency: Opaque

Series number: 1

Chemical Description: Synthetic iron oxide

Color index name: PR101

Color index number: 77491

Permanence rating: AA

ASTM Lightfastness Rating: I

Transparency/Opacity: T







Every Winsor & Newton Artists' Oil Colour is individually formulated to enhance each pigment's natural characteristics and ensure stability of colour. By exercising maximum quality control throughout all stages of manufacture, selecting the most suitable drying oils and method of pigment dispersion, the unique individual properties of each colour are preserved.

Combined with over 170 years of manufacturing and quality control expertise, the formulation of Artist's Oil Colour ensures the best raw materials are made into the world's finest colours.

Artists' Oil Colour uses the highest level of pigmentation consistent with the broadest handling properties. The quantity of pigment used provides covering power and tinting strength.

In 1985, following extensive research, Old Holland presented a revolutionary range of 168 oil paints, each with the highest degree of lightfastness. Traditional, non-lightfast pigments were replaced with modern lightfast pigments with the same colour characteristics as the traditional ones. Thanks to the highest possible concentration of pigment in each colour, the paint has an unprecedented colour strength. Within the unique range of 168 colours, there is a wide range of opaque and transparent colours, each with the highest possible brilliance (intense) and clarity (clean) characteristics. The only medium used for these oil paints is cold-pressed extra virgin linseed oil, to obtain an optimum oxidisation (drying) of the paint. This increases durability and brushstroke spread. Together, these characteristics result in an oil paint of unequalled quality.

Akademie oil colours contain quality artists' pigments in high concentration which guarantee for the brilliance and excellent lightfastness (4 and 5 Stars only). Brilliant shades can be obtained also in mixtures due to the large number of one-pigment-colours. With Akademie oil colours, Schmincke offers a harmonious colour range for beginners and heavy users. High luminosity, a harmonious colouristic with translucent to opaque colours are only some of the main features of this colour range. Due to the new and balanced formulations with high quality linseed these oil colours offer a fast and uniform drying time throughout the 48 colour assortment. Akademie oil are very heavy body oil colours which can be applied very easily and smoothly.

Pigment classification : Natural earth

Colour index : a.s.

Colour index number :a.s.

Lightfastness : Lightfast pigment according to ASTM category 1 and 2

Opacity/transparency : Opaque

Pigment classification : Phthalocyanine

Colour index : PB15

Colour index number :74160

Lightfastness : Lightfast pigment according to ASTM category 1 and 2

Opacity/transparency : Semi-transparent

Imitation of the ochre which was much sought-after in ancient times, using modern ferrous oxides. Semi-opaque to semi-translucent. Fiery golden yellow in glazes.

Pigment: Hydrated iron oxide CI number: PY 42

Lightfastness: *****

On the basis of many years of scientific experience in the field of artists' colours, Schmincke continues to use a broad and diverse scope of artists' oils, which it combines with the most suitable natural dammar resin from Palembang, Indonesia. The amount of dammar resin which is added in colloidal solution depends on the oil requirements of the pigment concerned. The use of different variants of linseed oil purified by means of highly sophisticated processes also predominates in the Mussini artists' resin-oil-colours.The microscopic evaporation pores enable oxygen to penetrate more effectively into the inner layers, thus providing for more even drying of the surface and inner layers. This, in turn, reduces the danger of wrinkling and surface tension during the drying process.

Series number: 2

Chemical Description: Quinacridone violet

Colour index name: PV19

Colour index number: 46500

Permanence rating: A

ASTM Lightfastness Rating: I

Transparency/Opacity: T

As with all Winsor & Newton colours, every colour in the range is individually formulated to take advantage of the natural characteristics of each pigment and to ensure the stability of the colour. The vehicle (oil modified alkyd resin) allows the colour to dry quicker whilst retaining the other characteristics of conventional oil colour.Because alkyd resin has physical properties that differ slightly from those of traditional oils, the pigment load is somewhat different as well. Experienced painters will notice slightly greater transparency compared to Artists' Oil Colour. The colour has been formulated to offer the greatest degree of tinting strength possible (consistent with good handling properties), and to take full advantage of the true characteristics of each pigment.

Finely translucent, very pure blue with a red tinge. In the Middle Ages, ultramarine was obtained from the semi-precious stone lapis lazuli. Not until the first third of the 19th century was it possible to produce ultramarine by synthetic means.

Pigment: Ultramarine blueCI number: PB 29

Lightfastness: ****

On the basis of many years of scientific experience in the field of artists' colours, Schmincke continues to use a broad and diverse scope of artists' oils, which it combines with the most suitable natural dammar resin from Palembang, Indonesia. The amount of dammar resin which is added in colloidal solution depends on the oil requirements of the pigment concerned. The use of different variants of linseed oil purified by means of highly sophisticated processes also predominates in the Mussini artists' resin-oil-colours.The microscopic evaporation pores enable oxygen to penetrate more effectively into the inner layers, thus providing for more even drying of the surface and inner layers. This, in turn, reduces the danger of wrinkling and surface tension during the drying process.

PR 101. Very Fast Drying. Semi-Opaque. Excellent Lightfastness. Average Oil Content.

A deeper and cooler shade of synthetic Iron Oxide with great colorific density and which makes hues with conspicuously purplish undertones, and which some painters value for rendering flesh tones in interior light.

Colour: Michael Harding Vandyke BrownPigment Index: PBr8Semi TransparentLightfastness: ExcellentPrice Series: 1This dark brown is a solid alternative to blacks and is reminiscent of the backgrounds of Flemish portraits.Michael Harding Oil Colours are among the finest oil paints available to artists today. The colours have a high load of top quality pigments, ground in refined cold-pressed linseed oil. They are completely free of fillers, extenders, or driers, resulting in pure, rich, and vibrant colours that are lightfast and buttery.First manufactured in 1982, Michael Harding Artists' Oil Colours are exceptional quality and are made by hand. They are very popular with some of the world's finest artists, including David Hockney, Chris Ofili, and the late Sir Howard Hodgkin.pdf=michaelhardincacc.pdf Michael Harding Oil Colour Chart.

Sublime brilliance and intensely deep colours

Optimal colour strength due to the highest possible concentration of pigments and very fine grinding

Highest degree of lightfastness

Very pure colours and greatest durability of the paint coat

Sublime brilliance and intensely deep colours

Optimal colour strength due to the highest possible concentration of pigments and very fine grinding

Highest degree of lightfastness

Very pure colours and greatest durability of the paint coat

Sublime brilliance and intensely deep colours

Optimal colour strength due to the highest possible concentration of pigments and very fine grinding

Highest degree of lightfastness

Very pure colours and greatest durability of the paint coat

Series number: 1

Chemical Description: Complex sodium alumino-silicate containing sulphur

Colour index name: PB29

Colour index number: 77007

Permanence rating: A(iii)

ASTM Lightfastness Rating: I

Transparency/Opacity: T





Every Winsor & Newton Artists' Oil Colour is individually formulated to enhance each pigment's natural characteristics and ensure stability of colour. By exercising maximum quality control throughout all stages of manufacture, selecting the most suitable drying oils and method of pigment dispersion, the unique individual properties of each colour are preserved.

Combined with over 170 years of manufacturing and quality control expertise, the formulation of Artist's Oil Colour ensures the best raw materials are made into the world's finest colours.

Artists' Oil Colour uses the highest level of pigmentation consistent with the broadest handling properties. The quantity of pigment used provides covering power and tinting strength.

Colour Number: 98 Colour Series: 1 Colour Vehicle: Oil Alkyd resin Lightfastness (ASTM): II Permanence Rating: A Pigment(s): PR170, PR177, PR101A rich dark red, Cadmium Red Deep Hue is a carefully selected combination of pigments closely resembling genuine Cadmium Red Deep.As with all Winsor & Newton colours, every colour in the range is individually formulated to take advantage of the natural characteristics of each pigment and to ensure the stability of the colour. The vehicle (oil modified alkyd resin) allows the colour to dry quicker whilst retaining the other characteristics of conventional oil colour.Because alkyd resin has physical properties that differ slightly from those of traditional oils, the pigment load is somewhat different as well. Experienced painters will notice slightly greater transparency compared to Artists' Oil Colour. The colour has been formulated to offer the greatest degree of tinting strength possible (consistent with good handling properties), and to take full advantage of the true characteristics of each pigment.pdf=SDSGriffinAlkyd.pdf Material Safety Data Sheet

Series number: 1

Chemical Description: Bone black

Colour index name: PBk9

Colour index number: 77267

Permanence rating: AA

ASTM Lightfastness Rating: I

Transparency/Opacity: O

A high level of pigmentation provides good covering power and tinting strength. While it can't match the superior pigment load of Artists' Oil Colour, the Winton range is much stronger than many other artists' quality ranges.The economical cost has been achieved through the use of moderately priced pigments rather than lessening the pigment content to an unacceptable level. Winsor & Newton formulation, manufacture and quality control ensure a product of absolute excellence. The Winton range has a more uniform consistency than Artists' Oil Colour and is slightly stiffer. It offers excellent retention of brush and palette knife strokes.

Georgian Oil Colour offers high performance at an economical and uniform price across all colours in the range. They are carefully blended and tested to produce the most brilliant colour, and match tint and texture from batch to batch. Traditionally crafted and triple-milled in England, Georgian Oil Colours provide colour consistency from wet to dry and even performance and finish across all colours. • High pigment loads include traditional pigments • Exceptionally permanent and brilliant colours • Colours are intermixable and consistent from wet to dry • Surface dry in 4 to 5 days • Smooth and buttery consistency • Easy mixing with mediums

Sublime brilliance and intensely deep colours

Optimal colour strength due to the highest possible concentration of pigments and very fine grinding

Highest degree of lightfastness

Very pure colours and greatest durability of the paint coat

Series number: 1

Chemical Description: Chlorinated copper phthalocyanine, Copper phthalocyanine

Color index name: PG7, PB15

Color index number: 74260, 74160

Permanence rating: A

ASTM Lightfastness Rating: I

Transparency/Opacity: T







Every Winsor & Newton Artists' Oil Colour is individually formulated to enhance each pigment's natural characteristics and ensure stability of colour. By exercising maximum quality control throughout all stages of manufacture, selecting the most suitable drying oils and method of pigment dispersion, the unique individual properties of each colour are preserved.

Combined with over 170 years of manufacturing and quality control expertise, the formulation of Artist's Oil Colour ensures the best raw materials are made into the world's finest colours.

Artists' Oil Colour uses the highest level of pigmentation consistent with the broadest handling properties. The quantity of pigment used provides covering power and tinting strength.

Pigment classification : Zinc oxide-Monoazo-Phthalocyanine

Colour index : PW4-PY74-PG36

Colour index number : 77947-21090-74265

Lightfastness : Lightfast pigment according to ASTM category 1 and 2

Opacity/transparency : Opaque

In 1985, following extensive research, Old Holland presented a revolutionary range of 168 oil paints, each with the highest degree of lightfastness. Traditional, non-lightfast pigments were replaced with modern lightfast pigments with the same colour characteristics as the traditional ones. Thanks to the highest possible concentration of pigment in each colour, the paint has an unprecedented colour strength. Within the unique range of 168 colours, there is a wide range of opaque and transparent colours, each with the highest possible brilliance (intense) and clarity (clean) characteristics. The only medium used for these oil paints is cold-pressed extra virgin linseed oil, to obtain an optimum oxidisation (drying) of the paint. This increases durability and brushstroke spread. Together, these characteristics result in an oil paint of unequalled quality.

Pigment Classification: Azocondensation-Azomethine copper-complex

Colour Index: PY95-PY129

Colour index number: 20034-48042

Lightfastness: Lightfast pigment according to ASTM category 1 and 2

Opacity/Transparency: Transparent

Traditional deep black, opaque and lightfast. Formerly obtained from charred ivory pieces, now produced via the dry distillation of degreased bones.

On the basis of many years of scientific experience in the field of artists' colours, Schmincke continues to use a broad and diverse scope of artists' oils, which it combines with the most suitable natural dammar resin from Palembang, Indonesia. The amount of dammar resin which is added in colloidal solution depends on the oil requirements of the pigment concerned. The use of different variants of linseed oil purified by means of highly sophisticated processes also predominates in the Mussini artists' resin-oil-colours.The microscopic evaporation pores enable oxygen to penetrate more effectively into the inner layers, thus providing for more even drying of the surface and inner layers. This, in turn, reduces the danger of wrinkling and surface tension during the drying process.

In 1985, following extensive research, Old Holland presented a revolutionary range of 168 oil paints, each with the highest degree of lightfastness. Traditional, non-lightfast pigments were replaced with modern lightfast pigments with the same colour characteristics as the traditional ones. Thanks to the highest possible concentration of pigment in each colour, the paint has an unprecedented colour strength. Within the unique range of 168 colours, there is a wide range of opaque and transparent colours, each with the highest possible brilliance (intense) and clarity (clean) characteristics. The only medium used for these oil paints is cold-pressed extra virgin linseed oil, to obtain an optimum oxidisation (drying) of the paint. This increases durability and brushstroke spread. Together, these characteristics result in an oil paint of unequalled quality.

Pigment Classification: Zinc oxide-Titanium dioxide-Synthetic iron oxide

Colour Index: PW4-PW6-PY42

Colour index number: 77947-77891-77492

Lightfastness: Lightfast pigment according to ASTM

Category 1 and 2

Opacity/Transparency: Opaque

Georgian Oil Colour offers high performance at an economical and uniform price across all colours in the range. They are carefully blended and tested to produce the most brilliant colour, and match tint and texture from batch to batch. Traditionally crafted and triple-milled in England, Georgian Oil Colours provide colour consistency from wet to dry and even performance and finish across all colours. • High pigment loads include traditional pigments • Exceptionally permanent and brilliant colours • Colours are intermixable and consistent from wet to dry • Surface dry in 4 to 5 days • Smooth and buttery consistency • Easy mixing with mediums