What Brands of Oil Paint Should You Buy?

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  • čas přidán 23. 08. 2024
  • Oil paint can be thought of as being in three different "grades". Student grade, Artist grade and Premium grade. In this video I explain the differences and help you choose the best one for your budget. These are brands that I personally recommend, but there are many more out there that you can try.
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    Winton, Classico, Winsor & Newton, Gamblin, LeFranc, Rembrandt, Michael Harding and Old Holland can all be purchased at major online art supply dealers:
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    Vasari Oils:
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    Blue Ridge Oils:
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    Brandenburg Concerto No4-1 BWV1049 - Classical Whimsical by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommon...)
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Komentáře • 894

  • @robynalice879
    @robynalice879 Před 4 lety +130

    *This man is precious. Cherish him, you guys. We're so lucky to have such a kindhearted, talented teacher in this era.*

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 4 lety +14

      Thank you so much for the kind comment! I'm glad you've enjoyed my channel :)

    • @robynalice879
      @robynalice879 Před 4 lety +9

      @@walcottfineart5088 Oh my, that's not hard to do! I've been lost in your videos for days- they're absolutely glorious!
      If anything, thank YOU for all your hard work! ♡

    • @82camino96
      @82camino96 Před 2 lety +2

      @@robynalice879 yes his videos are appealing to watch and they make you excited about painting. Easy to listen to, not contrived, no bs, etc… More enjoyable and easy to watch and follow than most other channels for some reason. His approach focuses on pigments and products and how they’re all different. This opened my eyes as a beginner about 4-5 years ago and, now with a newly rekindled interest in painting, I get just as much going back to them as I did then.

  • @venetiancat
    @venetiancat Před 6 lety +212

    In all the time I took college art, I was never taught about grades of paint. Your videos are so informative, helpful, and well made, I can see a LOT of thought went into making them. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 6 lety +14

      Thanks for watching and for the nice comment! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and found it useful. :)

    • @gtrrohit5078
      @gtrrohit5078 Před 4 lety +1

      @Wenceslao Futanaki you need an actual degree though in art if you going to become a designer or architect or something like that.

    • @cristianvelasquez619
      @cristianvelasquez619 Před 4 lety

      I learned of grades and other stuff like light fastness

    • @kan50805
      @kan50805 Před 3 lety

      Why would u take art?

  • @venetiancat
    @venetiancat Před 6 lety +107

    I have DEFINITELY found Blue Ridge Oil Colors to be of premium quality, but with Artist's Grade prices (since they are made locally in the USA by a small company), LOVE them. They also have responsive, wonderful customer service, which to me, is also very important in choosing a brand. Thanks for turning me onto them! I have replaced almost all my student grade paints with them thanks to your video, and Eric even sent me a free tube of Transparent Red Oxide. :)

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 6 lety +13

      That is awesome! Glad I helped you find Blue Ridge. Their paints are very well priced for the quality you get. :)

    • @PrincessAloeVera
      @PrincessAloeVera Před 5 lety +3

      Good to know! I'm going to try them!

    • @edenrosearcher8183
      @edenrosearcher8183 Před 4 lety +4

      @@walcottfineart5088 Have you tried M. Graham and Co oils? I love them. They don't have an odor and the colors are rich and super highly pigmented.

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 4 lety +1

      @@edenrosearcher8183 Yes I have tried M Graham! In fact I have a video coming up where i review them :) Thanks for watching!

    • @chrisgriffith1573
      @chrisgriffith1573 Před 4 lety +4

      @@walcottfineart5088 I bought Blue Ridge oils based on this video, and it was not the only source for them I found, but after seeing this, I thought, not going to be a risk! Thank you for that! BRO's are mixed using walnut oil, and are a little slower drying, but are really nice pigments. After using them for about a month, I am really pleased and don't use my other paints anymore, they just don't compare. You are absolutely right about inferior paints hindering progress.

  • @yasminemohammed3186
    @yasminemohammed3186 Před 7 lety +89

    you are so generous to share us these useful information,thank you

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 7 lety +4

      Thanks so much for the nice comment! I'm glad you enoyed it. :)

  • @condeerogers5858
    @condeerogers5858 Před 8 lety +31

    You rock dude. Can't wait to see more of your videos. This was my first of yours. Thanks for a great video.

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 8 lety +4

      Thanks so much for the nice comment! I'm glad you are enoying my videos. :)

  • @iggyreilly2463
    @iggyreilly2463 Před 7 lety +50

    Complete beginner here. This is an excellent video -- very clear and well-explained. I just bought a set of Grumbacher Pre-Tested paints. Hope I didn't make a mistake!! :)

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 7 lety +17

      Thanks so much for watching! :) Grumbacher is a student grade quality paint, but since you are just starting out that will give you some leeway to practice. When you get a chance, try one of the nicer paints...I think you will be pleased!

    • @MAC-ws8fz
      @MAC-ws8fz Před 5 lety +2

      At Ease with that Grumbacher as 'Student grade!' Grumbacher is probably the Oldest U.S. made oil paint company , located I believe in Brooklyn , New York! Yes , the ones he's showing ARE great paints, but Grumbacher is by far the best! Get with it and Stay with it and you won't be sorry! The one to stay away from would be "Winton", it is definitely 'student grade', cheap and it shows! I tried some Gamblin but it seemed to 'loose'. GRUMBACHER!

    • @moesearle8429
      @moesearle8429 Před 5 lety +9

      @@MAC-ws8fz I have to disagree with you. I refuse to use any of my Grumbacher oils. Not worth the money I paid for them. The quality of the Blue Ridge and Old Holland with consistency and pigmentation far exceed Grumbacher!

    • @JustMe-ed1cq
      @JustMe-ed1cq Před 10 měsíci

      Ralph Mayer had no problem with Grumbacher!@@MAC-ws8fz

  • @brianmcginty5837
    @brianmcginty5837 Před 2 lety +3

    You are an accomplished artist, Jason, and a skillful teacher. I admire your art, value your painting that hangs in my living room to be studied and admired, and am grateful for all I have learned from you.

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for the very kind remarks Brian! I'm so glad you've enjoyed my videos :)

  • @rosaravelo3709
    @rosaravelo3709 Před 6 lety +14

    All my 12 questions answered in this great video, thank you thank you keep up the great work and God Bless you

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 6 lety +2

      Thank you so much for the nice comment! I'm really glad you found this video useful. :)

  • @klutaminesztra8010
    @klutaminesztra8010 Před 6 lety +50

    You would be an amazing art teacher! Thanks for the video :)

  • @thomasbroderick6388
    @thomasbroderick6388 Před 4 lety +4

    Thank you Jason. The information you provide to artist of every level is almost invaluable. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

  • @borderlands6606
    @borderlands6606 Před 6 lety +55

    Winsor and Newton's own video claims the only difference between their Winton and Professional range is the latter contains more pigment. The artist L S Lowry would only use Winton paint and a narrow palette of 5 colours, including flake white and ivory black. The stiffer nature of the paint suited his technique. One of his paintings sold for £5.7 million.

    • @johnnysmith379
      @johnnysmith379 Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah. I actually like to use Jacksons own brand of paint. You actually pay for the product rather than the label.

    • @tiagodagostini
      @tiagodagostini Před 2 lety +4

      The thinking process says otherwise. If one has more pigment, then the other must have something ELSE. These are usually cheap fillers. Also Winton paints as all non professional paints have several hues, i.e not pure single pigment colors, but aproximations by combining 2 cheaper pgiments.

    • @rocifier
      @rocifier Před rokem

      @@johnnysmith379 I've been using Jackson's professional brand paint recently and I really like them a lot. I don't like the artist range much for quality, but the professional range is stellar. I just wish there were more pigment options in the professional range.

  • @Magicme79
    @Magicme79 Před 3 lety +6

    I just started art school and they’re giving us Old Holland to paint with. I’m afraid I’m getting horrifically spoiled real early in the game :D

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 3 lety +2

      That's great they are starting you out on such a nice paint! Lucky you :) Thanks for watching!

  • @williamroberts8470
    @williamroberts8470 Před 3 lety +1

    This will probably always be the best oil paint video ever ever and ever.

  • @pennynikkel9542
    @pennynikkel9542 Před 7 lety +3

    Thank you for these videos. Currently in school majoring in art and i really enjoy learning from these videos.

  • @mikep6843
    @mikep6843 Před 2 lety +1

    As usual, you cut to the chase and say it as it is - you are always helpful and I love listening to you

  • @Delta888ful
    @Delta888ful Před 7 lety +18

    Great video by the way. Very helpful and I'm using it as a reference when I embark into paints that are more heavily pigmented. The videos ive seen so far, you explain things cleary, are unpretentious, and don't make me feel like I'm over my head with all this stuff...or an idiot. Thank you.

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 7 lety +3

      Thanks for the nice comment! I'm so glad that you find my videos helpful. :)

  • @RooRooRay
    @RooRooRay Před rokem

    Thank you for this video.
    Our teen, who will be a Senior this year decided they would love to try more oil painting.
    She's a very talented artist with pencil, pro markers and also digital drawing but has always doubted herself with painting, especially oil.
    17th birthday coming up in 2 months and this video - and comments (the very first one I have looked at from a research pov) has provided me with a lot of info.
    I have to say though, i thought her markers were expensive (looking at you Copic) then I saw Old Holland 😱 but im seeing a lot of great - less expensive options also.
    Thank you to the creator and all the other artists for chiming in. A little overwhelming but if there is something I have learned while having an artist in the house - tools and material quality do matter.

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před rokem

      Thanks so much for the great comment! I'm so glad my video was helpful. Yes, Old Holland is one of the most expensive brands! They are not my favorite however, I find them too stiff. I think to start off, Winsor & Newton Artists Oils or Gamblin would fantastic choices. I hope your daughter has lots of fun painting! :)

  • @twizzls5582
    @twizzls5582 Před 4 lety +2

    I love Winsor and Newton! They are really good tbh. I think they definitely do the work and you do a great job explaining everything

  • @carravagio16
    @carravagio16 Před 7 lety +10

    as i have started to work larger Ive had to make sacrifices in order not to go bankrupt purchasing paint. I have found The "house brand for UTRECHT" is pretty decent in larger tubes

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 7 lety +8

      Thanks for the comment. I totally agree! There are too many brands to cover all of them in one video, but Utrecht is great. I had actually planned on doing a video on them soon! I really like their Cadmium Red Light Pure.

  • @johnbailey2850
    @johnbailey2850 Před 4 lety +1

    One of the most informatove art channels on CZcams. Great info

  • @izzypfutzenreuter
    @izzypfutzenreuter Před rokem +1

    Rublev, michael harding, Sennelier, and Old Holland. 💖 for big pieces I use art spectrum and gamblin because they’re waller friendly.

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před rokem

      Yes absolutely! Many artists who work very large will use less expensive paint, even student grade sometimes. Gamblin is great stuff though so you can't go wrong there. Thanks for watching! :)

  • @ALMUSALLAMIART
    @ALMUSALLAMIART Před 3 lety +1

    You seem like a very positive person. I enjoyed watching your video.

  • @aurelienani5927
    @aurelienani5927 Před 7 lety +16

    I tried Gamblin, but I got runny tube after runny tube, basically wasting half my tube when oil kept pouring out.
    I now use Winsor & Newton and Rembrandt, they're brushable but not super runny like Gamblin. Lefranc is good too, buttery.

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 7 lety +16

      Thanks for the comment! Some brands do tend to throw off oil like that. I have even had it happen with Winsor & Newton myself. It has more to do with the properties of the pigment than the quality of the paint. The best way to combat it is to store your tubes cap down. LeFranc is awesome!

    • @johncspine2787
      @johncspine2787 Před 6 lety +6

      It depends a lot on how the paint is stored and how long it’s on the shelf. All paints separate, it’s a fact. If runny, simply place strips of paper towel around the pile of paint, in just a few minutes excess will be drawn off.

    • @danv1061
      @danv1061 Před 6 lety +1

      Aurelie Nani I had the same experience with one tube. They replaced it.

    • @bozmundarts2614
      @bozmundarts2614 Před 2 lety +1

      Am i the only person who shakes the tube to get it re mixed together :p?

  • @pw6titanium
    @pw6titanium Před 7 lety +19

    Langridge oils from Australia have more pigment than the Michael Harding's and the old Holland. I haven't used vasari so I can't comment on them except to say that they won't disclose the pigments they use. The best earth's I have come across are those from the Rublev line from natural pigments and Williamsburg earth's are excellent as well.

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 7 lety +3

      I have never heard of Langridge! Thanks for the great comment. Most artists use a mix of different brands and there are some Williamsburg colors that I just love.

    • @greenthumb1523
      @greenthumb1523 Před 7 lety +1

      Alba Whiteman thanks!

    • @vaderetro264
      @vaderetro264 Před 7 lety +7

      Alba Whiteman How do you know Langridge paints have more pigment than Michael Harding's? Is that a fact which you can prove or just your impression?

    • @pw6titanium
      @pw6titanium Před 6 lety +1

      Well Piero, I have compared brands over 10 years and have about 800 tubes of oil paints. I was originally inspired by Jim Francis ( gun zorro ) on wet canvas forum. Cheers

    • @viacarrozza
      @viacarrozza Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks Alba, I didn't know about Langridge. The Natural Pigments line is my favorite by far. I would suggest that students buy the finer grades of earth colors from the best companies (as they are still affordable and last longer) and use a limited palette to save money. Working with a limited palette of pure pigment ground in linseed oil is a great way to learn the craft. If the student needs cobalt, cerulean and cadmiums (more expensive colors) he/she really can't go wrong with Blue Ridge Artists Colors.

  • @illanapiete9844
    @illanapiete9844 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent breakdown of the different grades

  • @officialjbbeverley
    @officialjbbeverley Před 7 lety +5

    Thank you SO much for this, Jason! You just saved me a lot of headache and hassle with this video! Love your work too! Cheers!

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 7 lety +1

      Thank you for the nice comment! I'm so glad my video helped you out! Thanks for watching... :)

  • @CulturedGem
    @CulturedGem Před 7 lety +1

    I haven't tried Michael Harding, but am so hooked on Vasari that I need shop no further.

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 7 lety

      Thanks for watching! Vasari is wonderful! I really love their paints. :)

  • @mariposabell
    @mariposabell Před 5 lety

    I love the way you make your videos, you go directly to work, you are informative and helpful without distraction and share awesome knowledge. You explain very well without extra chatting....even that some times I wish you talk more, thank you!

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 5 lety

      Thanks for the nice comment! I'm glad you are enjoying my videos. :)

  • @spatt833
    @spatt833 Před 7 lety +24

    check out Geneva oil paint.

  • @BeyondMyIntuition444
    @BeyondMyIntuition444 Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks so much! :) for sharing your knowledge of what paint you use and explaining the different kinds of grade paints.

  • @opeia2390mz
    @opeia2390mz Před 10 měsíci

    This was very helpful! I decided to take up painting again and wanted to try oil paint again and find this easy to understand and break things down

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 10 měsíci

      I'm so glad my video was helpful! Have fun with your painting! :)

  • @q780
    @q780 Před 3 lety +2

    When it comes to oil paints, I use a variety of Artist and Premium Level oil paints on my palettes. I do sometimes play around with student grade oils when I do an oil sketch or just practicing or even when I have students come in for a lesson. But my palette consists of only Premium Level Oils such as Old Holland, Michael Harding and Vasari and Artist Grade such as M.Graham, Gamblin and Rembrandt.

  • @rachelslovut2409
    @rachelslovut2409 Před 5 lety +6

    If you want your paintings to last a long time without issues, one of the best ways is to use lead (AKA flake, etc) white instead of titanium white or zinc white. And DO NOT use any paints (or primers AKA gesso) made with zinc. Many titanium whites and gesso (and pre-primed canvases) have zinc added, sometimes it's hard to figure it out. Some people think a small amount of added zinc is OK, but why risk it. One of the best brands (and a great source for info) is Natural Pigments.

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 5 lety +3

      Thanks for a great comment Rachel! Yes, Natural Pigments (Rublev) is one of my favorite paints. I have another video just on those. I am also aware of the zinc thing although I have heard testing shows small amounts are OK like 15% or less. Pure Titanium White is almost unusable...it really needs something to dilute it a bit. I mostly use Lead White but not everyone can handle the cost or they may be concerned about toxicity. Thanks for watching! :)

    • @ruthhamlin2835
      @ruthhamlin2835 Před 5 lety

      Hi, I'm ruthie, been painting now for some years and interested in learning about the paints(especially the one you talked about the white 'lead'/ flake'..... what brands and stores carry them? Would also go on line to get them if needs be.
      :)ruti

    • @JustMe-ed1cq
      @JustMe-ed1cq Před 10 měsíci

      Really. Claude Monet used zinc white almost exclusively in his Water Lilies. His ground layer was lead. Van Gogh used both lead and zinc for their different properties. Zinc must NEVER be used as a ground.

  • @ike780
    @ike780 Před 7 lety +5

    I have developed a loyalty to M. Graham. They fall into the artist category and use walnut oil. They are American made and especially suited for glazing. Maybe less for the impasto artist though. Mussini oils peaked my interest because they use damar in their recipe which is claimed to bring out more brilliance in the colors.

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 7 lety +1

      Thanks for the comment! I have heard great things about M Graham, but have never gotten around to trying them. I should do that sometime soon! :)

    • @benjaminrogers1798
      @benjaminrogers1798 Před 6 lety +1

      I think M.Graham is the best for the money. I use them alongside my Blue Ridge and Michael Harding.

  • @jessh6912
    @jessh6912 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you for this!! I have been wanting to get back into oil painting but figured I'd research this time... very helpful!!

  • @thebestisyettocomegodisawe1081

    Beautiful! Thank you for this informative video! I am an artist who uses mostly acrylics, but I truly want to do more oils and I was wanting to know about the different brands. I have never heard of any of the professional brands you stated. It would be great to try the one made in NC, USA! AWESOME! I will check their website now!🎶

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 5 lety

      I'm so glad you found my video helpful! Thanks so much for watching and for the nice comment. :)

  • @RobertJonesWightpaint
    @RobertJonesWightpaint Před 7 lety +2

    I bought a tube of Michael Harding's Cobalt Blue a while ago, having used some of their less expensive colours before: the quality of it was just incredible - I could never use a different Cobalt now (although I've not tried Old Holland's). Another student grade paint is Georgian, made by the Daler-Rowney company in the UK. If you want an inexpensive paint of good quality, then this is one I'd suggest. Also the Lukas range, which is available in large tubes. This was a good run-through covering a very wide range of paints, but of course there are many possibilities and, as you say - you can't cover them all in one video.

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 7 lety +2

      I agree the Michael Harding is great! They are worth every penny. Thanks for the comment. :)

  • @JustMe-ed1cq
    @JustMe-ed1cq Před 10 měsíci +1

    What needs to be said is that professional grade paints allow the characteristics of each pigment to be fully exploited to advantage. Some colors are very lean and stiff like lead white (9-12% oil by weight to grind), while others like Lapis or Roasted Ivory black require much more oil to grind (50%+) so they have a very different texture and drying time. Some will dry with a mat finish (lean) - others with a gloss finish ("fat"). Such colors can be tools used to enhance the painting process, apart from being "color". Umber can be used as a drier due to the manganese it contains, so you have another option besides lead. The lesser grades of paint do not allow this as they are formulated to present a uniform consistency, texture and drying time - preventing effective and economical painting. This removes any chance of exploiting the pigments you are paying for. When bound in large quantities of cheap oils, fillers and extenders, those options are just not available. Many lower end paints are no longer using linseed oil, which provides the toughest film, so best to check. Better paints will use better oils. Try to buy the best paint you can. Learning any traditional oil technique with student grade paint is an uphill battle on a slippery slope.
    I use (in no order) Michael Harding, Gazo, Old Holland, Charvin, Rublev and Blockx. I started painting over 40 years ago and those have proven to be the best I can get.

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 10 měsíci

      Yes this is very true! I always encourage people to buy the best they can afford. Thanks for watching! :)

    • @JustMe-ed1cq
      @JustMe-ed1cq Před 10 měsíci

      Thank you. You have a very good channel. @@walcottfineart5088

  • @Andromeister27
    @Andromeister27 Před 7 lety

    I use student grade paints for underpaintings and small studies, and premium grade paints for quality work. Practice is everything, started from a basic cheap Reeves oil painting set, and once I got the hang of oils (trust me it's the most advanced medium an artist can use to paint with), which takes constant work I noticed a huge difference when I started mixing in the premium paints.

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 7 lety

      Thanks for watching and for a great comment! You can definitely use different paint grades depending on what the finished work will be. :)

  • @NarsilRenewed
    @NarsilRenewed Před 4 měsíci

    Invariably informative, I always learn something from every video of yours. Thank you very much!

  • @tlims1974a
    @tlims1974a Před 3 lety +1

    Loved your video! Thank you for teaching us soooo much! I’m a beginner and am so excited about seeing if I’m an artist!

  • @ozzyrobles3146
    @ozzyrobles3146 Před 7 lety +1

    I really appreciate this video! I came here looking for more info on Michael harden and now looking into blue Ridge. Thank you. Keep up the great work! I will be subscribing in 3. 2. 1.

  • @theartgirl777
    @theartgirl777 Před rokem

    Hi Jason! I have to stock up on paints so I was reviewing your take on paints! Ty for this great review! So thorough and helpful! 😊

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před rokem

      That is awesome! I'm glad my video was helpful :) Enjoy the new paints!

  • @joeb5358
    @joeb5358 Před 6 lety +56

    I use Sherwin-Williams. It's only $45 gal.

    • @PanditoDorito
      @PanditoDorito Před 5 lety +3

      Joe B 😂

    • @travischeramie
      @travischeramie Před 4 lety +13

      John Myatt, a famous art forger, used housepaint for years and some of his forgeries are still hanging in museums.

    • @halifaxx55
      @halifaxx55 Před 4 lety

      LMAO!

    • @bubblegum-su7dk
      @bubblegum-su7dk Před 4 lety +3

      So did Jackson Pollock

    • @artaddict2313
      @artaddict2313 Před 3 lety +1

      Sherwin-Williams sucks, even for latex house paint...it doesn't cover at all.....Go with Behr, or Kelly Moore/Benjamin Moore.

  • @paulfogarty7724
    @paulfogarty7724 Před 4 lety +1

    Here in Ireland in most art shops you have a choice of W & N Winton or W & N Artist.
    I use the Artist. Only one shop in Dublin that has a few other brands.

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 4 lety

      I can see how that would happen. Have you tried ordering from Jackson's in London? They carry a wide range including some of the American brands. You'd have to order by mail but that's how I get 90% of my supplies...it's usually less expensive too. Thanks for watching! :)

  • @lebonpaintre
    @lebonpaintre Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for your video, really helpful. You've broadened my perspective of oil brands in the market.

  • @msd5808
    @msd5808 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks very much for this video. I wish i had come across it weeks ago. Very practical and explains what i needed to know. I may try Blue Ridge or Gamblin.

  • @paigeroszak6437
    @paigeroszak6437 Před 8 lety +4

    This was so helpful and very well done! Thanks for the help!

  • @dpmedhurst
    @dpmedhurst Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you for a very informative video. I have just subscribed to your channel and I'm looking forward to viewing more of your videos. It's great when people are prepared to share their knowledge with beginners like myself so thanks again.

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 6 lety

      Thank you for the nice comment and for subscribing! I'm so glad you enjoyed my video. :)

  • @shawnroberts3320
    @shawnroberts3320 Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome video!! This was seriously so educational!! New here and just subscribed and honestly cant wait to start painting!!

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for the kind comment! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and that it's inspiring you to paint :) That's awesome!

  • @kevindonohue2912
    @kevindonohue2912 Před 4 lety

    Very informative video - and many thanks for the link to Blue Ridge - this is the first I had heard of them and I've already placed an order! Thanks so much!

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 4 lety

      I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and I thank you for watching! Enjoy your Blue Ridge paint! :)

  • @montygemma
    @montygemma Před 8 lety +1

    The method I use to save money is to use Winton for underpainting or distant areas in a landscape. Also Winton earth colours are very good. For middle or foregound though I always use better quality, this works well for me.

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 8 lety +1

      That's a great idea Adrian! There is no reason you can't mix them together in the same painting. Thanks for a great comment!

  • @charollovelace3287
    @charollovelace3287 Před 5 lety

    I'm a new sub, thank you so much for your suggestions, expertise, etc. I'm not a new artist but put the craft down for a # of years and just picking it back up .... your tutorials are excellent, thank you!

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 5 lety +1

      Awesome! Thanks for the nice comment and for the sub. :) Have fun painting!

  • @juliearvaniti7336
    @juliearvaniti7336 Před 5 lety +3

    you explain everything so clearly, thank you ! I love Rembrandt oils.. I wish I could have more of them but good lord they're expensive... Totally worth it though... Thank you for your video it also has some positive energy :)

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 5 lety +2

      Thanks for watching and for the nice comment! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. :)

    • @michaelangelo5580
      @michaelangelo5580 Před 3 lety +1

      Julie Arvaniti they're not too expensive on Jerry's artarama

  • @asmodeus329
    @asmodeus329 Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you for the breakdowns on the 3 types of grades. Now i have a better understanding. Im a beginner so its rough at 1st lol

  • @carogza21
    @carogza21 Před 2 lety

    Just what i was looking for!! Love your videos walcott!!

  • @hannumfineart
    @hannumfineart Před 3 měsíci

    Im going to try some blue Ridge for sure ! Thanks for the great video !

  • @demi3115
    @demi3115 Před 2 lety

    The brand is Royal Talens, the series is Rembrandt (the professional series), student grade is Van Gogh.

  • @chesca109
    @chesca109 Před 6 lety +3

    Thank you!
    you answer the questions in my mind! :D
    excited on starting with oil :)

  • @BigDaddyZakk420
    @BigDaddyZakk420 Před 7 lety +1

    Great video, Jason.
    Thanks for the information and I hope to check out more from you.

  • @tombean1073
    @tombean1073 Před rokem

    Nice job on this video, I really learned a lot from your presentation. Thanks very much!!!

  • @ThePaintingStoof
    @ThePaintingStoof Před 6 lety +2

    Thanks for sharing! I use a few of these brands- I found some colors are nicer in different brands of oil paint.

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 6 lety +1

      Thanks for watching! I totally agree with you! Most artists use a mixture of different brands...there are a few who don't, but it's rare. :)

  • @user-tp7xc9fz9c
    @user-tp7xc9fz9c Před 4 lety +1

    I love your videos! They're so helpful and informative I really appreciate it :)

  • @Kdogpiper
    @Kdogpiper Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Jason! I've been told that storing my tubed oil pain in my un air conditioned garage/studio, is bad for the paint. I know you're interested art history and historic artists, but would you have any idea of how artists of the past that lived in hot climates stored their tubed paints, before the invention of air conditioning? New York, Paris, Rome, etc., could get pretty hot in the summer in the late 1890s and on.

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 2 lety +2

      I have not actually heard that! The enemy of oil paint is exposure to oxygen which will make it polymerize and harden. Theoretically, a tube of oil paint that was perfectly sealed would remain wet forever. Indeed I have seen people buy vintage paint tubes on eBay from the 1930s that are still usable. I am not sure about the heat thing. Either it didn't affect those tubes in the 1890s or artists just lived with it, and used their paint up as fast as possible! That's all they ever knew, so to them it would have just been the way it was. Thanks for watching! :)

    • @Kdogpiper
      @Kdogpiper Před 2 lety +1

      @@walcottfineart5088 - FYI, from Gamblin for those interested: "Dear Kevin,

      Thanks for contacting Gamblin.

      You could store your materials in the studio during the winter. Cold temperatures will not harm oil painting materials like your colors or Oil Ground.

      However, high heat is certainly something that should be avoided whenever possible for the best shelf life.

      Oil colors have a stable shelf life in tubes and should be usable within a decade of production if they are capped well and stored away from heat.

      Avoid storing tubes with the cap in an upright orientation as the oil will separate to the top of the tube. Upside-down storage with the cap facing the ground helps prevent oil separation.

      We have seen oil colors in tubes still usable into a second, even third decade. If color can be squeezed from the tube and is still manageable under brush, it is perfectly usable regardless its age. Sometimes a stiff color will need a little added oil to make it more malleable under a brush or palette knife.

      I hope this information helps but please let us know if you have further questions."

  • @sallyalter864
    @sallyalter864 Před 5 lety

    Fantastic video. I really needed to know about paint, I didn't realize how much. Thanks so much.

  • @Beinhartwie1chopper
    @Beinhartwie1chopper Před 5 lety +1

    Blue Ridge Colors! Pure Pigment & Walnut Oil will make it glow!

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 5 lety

      Yes, Blue Ridge uses walnut oil as well as linseed. :) Thanks for watching!

    • @Beinhartwie1chopper
      @Beinhartwie1chopper Před 5 lety

      @@walcottfineart5088 Just spent all my lunchmoney there an hour ago ( 16 150ml tubes). Thanks for the tip in an earlier video about Eric and his pigments
      .

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 5 lety

      @@Beinhartwie1chopper Oooo It's always fun to place a big art supply order like that! Enjoy! :)

    • @ibanez2010
      @ibanez2010 Před 5 lety +1

      @@Beinhartwie1chopper Blue Ridge are primo paints! I bought big tubes of Thalo Blue, Ultramarine, Raw Sienna YS, Yellow Ochre, Titanium-Zinc White, Burnt Sienna, Cremnitz White, and Mars Red. They have the best consistency of any paint I've used. Have fun!

    • @Beinhartwie1chopper
      @Beinhartwie1chopper Před 5 lety +1

      @@ibanez2010 I think they might come tomorrow! I forgot the indian yellow so I have to make one more order. (good choice with the Cremnitz!)

  • @bababa4275
    @bababa4275 Před 3 lety +1

    The raw amber by Vasari has a very nice color.

  • @MikeSweeneyMedia
    @MikeSweeneyMedia Před 2 lety

    I've taken to mixing some of my own colors then loading empty tubes. And since I'm there, I will add some linseed oil to adjust the consistency to my liking. I cant change the amount of pigment but I can at least make the paint smooth which is what I prefer :). Some of the student grades work pretty well this way. I did a painting with Michael's house brand of paint just to prove a point to a friend. Thanks for the solid info as you always do.

  • @kentcolony
    @kentcolony Před 3 lety +1

    Great info, thanks for sharing.

  • @soozie6able
    @soozie6able Před 6 lety

    Love all of your videos, you are an excellent artist and seem like a lovely person too.

  • @johncspine2787
    @johncspine2787 Před 6 lety +1

    Gamblin has student level and artist level paints, extremely high quality along with their mediums. Gamsol, their solvent is extremely safe and no noticeable odor.

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 6 lety +1

      Thanks for watching! Gamblin is an excellent brand... I use them myself. The Gamsol too. It is truly odorless.

  • @petraschultz7292
    @petraschultz7292 Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent information, thank you ?

  • @terrisimmers9784
    @terrisimmers9784 Před 4 lety

    Walcott thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. Good Job. Love Terri Simmers.

  • @RCROX
    @RCROX Před 3 lety +1

    Great review!... I really enjoy using Gamblin's 1980 series!... I can't wait to try one of those premium brands though... I just have to figure out which one it's gonna be...

    • @bozmundarts2614
      @bozmundarts2614 Před 2 lety +1

      Michael harding is a great slightly less expensive premium one but has a buttery consistency rather than stiff like old holland, but generally you dont "need" premium oil paint, brands like m graham work *wonderfully* and havent got fillers, plus the walnut oil it uses has a smooth easy to use consistency. Premium oil paint is as good as homemade oil paint! Why? Cuz its pure pigment and oil, you mix to the right consistency that feels right for you with a palette knife on glass (without going way toooo oily nor toooooo pigmented) and then mill it with a muller until there isnt grain, it means the pigment and oil particles have been smashed together to a point they work together (best to keep it in a tube, jackson and others sell them for cheap and if oil separates you can just shake the tube until you see none separation)

    • @RCROX
      @RCROX Před 2 lety

      @@bozmundarts2614 thank you for sharing your knowledge!...

  • @ianmoore6165
    @ianmoore6165 Před 7 měsíci

    Great info - thank you so much for the video - well done Sir.

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 7 měsíci

      I'm so glad you found my video helpful! Thanks for watching :)

  • @liliboulanger6615
    @liliboulanger6615 Před 4 lety

    Hello! Painting is my hobby, I don’t even sell my artworks. I used Sennelier extra fine colors. Now I use Blockx and I recommend. I definetely like Rembrandt, those colors are less expensive that Blockx but still excellent quality.

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 4 lety

      Yes Rembrandt is a great brand! I like their Yellow Ochre a lot. Thanks for watching!

  • @stephengreico2810
    @stephengreico2810 Před 5 lety

    Very helpful video brother and thanks for the info about Blue Ridge Paints..definitely gonna Check it out

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks for watching and for the nice comment! Hope you enjoy the Blue Ridge paints.

  • @moesearle8429
    @moesearle8429 Před 5 lety

    I just bought some of the Old Holland and Blue Ridge paints. They are awesome.

  • @GreenBlueClouds
    @GreenBlueClouds Před 7 lety +1

    It is also probably a good idea to mention transparency and lightfastness.

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 7 lety +1

      Thanks for watching! Transparency and Lightfastness are a completely different aspect of paint which has nothing to do with the brand. I discuss the permanence and properties of certain pigments in some of my other videos. :)

  • @nellyrlepe6198
    @nellyrlepe6198 Před 4 lety

    Amazing information, thank you very much for making this explanation so clear !! ❤️

  • @GIJCChS
    @GIJCChS Před 6 lety +7

    I wish if you talked more details about each brand! With ones are the most stiff and with are the softest? Thanks

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 6 lety +6

      Thanks for watching! That's a great idea for future videos. I will add it to the list. :)

  • @alemassa
    @alemassa Před 6 lety +2

    Also, MacGraham deserve to be mentioned. I tested them and they have excellent pigmentation

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 6 lety

      Thanks for watching! There are too many brands to mention all of them in one video but yes, I have heard great things about M Graham!

  • @sheena_e
    @sheena_e Před 4 lety

    Thank you sooo much, I just subscribed! Definitely want to learn more from you. Keep making informative videos ❤️

  • @bethbartlett5692
    @bethbartlett5692 Před 10 měsíci

    🔹I particularly appreciate the reference of Blue Ridge, was unaware of this brand.
    🔺It's just logical to begin with tools and supplies, when learning to paint. But it is rare to find clear, factual, discernment on these.
    ... Logical must be rare ... 😉
    Thanks for sharing.

  • @keepyourshoesathedoor

    I’m not into oil paint right now in my life, but this is fascinating.

  • @annsalty5615
    @annsalty5615 Před 3 lety +2

    By far Old Holland is the best of the best. Once you know what you are doing, I say buy the highest grade for the most expensive pigments like the cadmiums, they will last (unless you paint from the tube) and reward you, and you can easily get by with middle grade for everything else like your ultramarine and earth tones, your real work horses. I find Vasari is nice but not nearly as strongly pigmented as Old Holland for the price. Some excellent high middle grades should also include Sennelier, and several others. I personally do not care for Gamblin because it has a mushy texture. But I do like the others mentioned here.

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for watching! :) Yes, every artist has their own likes and dislikes for paint texture etc. I find Old Holland to be too stiff for me. It's great paint though!

    • @anony5021
      @anony5021 Před rokem

      @@walcottfineart5088 stiff like you can't move it around with brush easily? Even with medium?

    • @anony5021
      @anony5021 Před rokem

      Aren't schminke mussini the same quality like old Holland plus they have a resin like finish to them (mussini )

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před rokem

      @@anony5021 No, medium will make Old Holland much easier to spread, but out of the tube they are quite stiff. Not so much so you can't use them though. Just too stiff for my tastes. Many artists love them.

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před rokem +1

      @@anony5021 Schmincke Mussini oils are very high quality for sure! However, they do contain that resin and more and more recent evidence has shown that resins in paints are detrimental long term. They may contribute to cracking if overused. Plus they smell kinda funny, not like typical oil paints.

  • @silvasurfer4155
    @silvasurfer4155 Před 2 lety

    Wow, thank you! Finally.

  • @denisepatrascan9581
    @denisepatrascan9581 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you so much for this video! Super useful❤️

  • @banisarkar411
    @banisarkar411 Před 6 lety

    Hi,
    Thank you for sharing your knowledge about different brands. You helped to save lot of money. Thanks again.

  • @mindpoacher7613
    @mindpoacher7613 Před 5 lety

    You sir are AWESOME!!! Thank you the best insight on oil paints!!

  • @robertmarks6525
    @robertmarks6525 Před 5 lety

    Great video I loved the content, I paint in both acrylic and oil I do landscapes in acrylics and animals portraits in oils . But I use Daler Rowney system 3 in acrylics and Daler Rowney graduate in oils. But my have been picking up and wanted to step my game up in oils. And boy I must oils is the master paint for details. And was thinking winsnor and Newton oil paints because I have experienced yellowing in my whites

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it. :) Have fun with your oil painting!

  • @mayanoble4893
    @mayanoble4893 Před 5 lety

    This was such helpful information! Thank you for sharing!

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 5 lety

      I'm so glad you enjoyed my video and found it useful. Thanks for watching! :)

  • @judyohart2619
    @judyohart2619 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you so much for sharing. I have been learning a lot from your videos:)

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 5 lety

      Thanks for the nice comment! I'm glad you are enjoying my videos. :)

  • @davidstooke2608
    @davidstooke2608 Před měsícem

    Jacksons no longer sell Vasari because they decided to stop supplying it. As a UK artist I'm very upset that we can no longer buy it here.

  • @etienneedward4449
    @etienneedward4449 Před 6 lety +1

    Sir these are Great tips thank you ! You got a new subscriber !

  • @anchoranchor3495
    @anchoranchor3495 Před 4 lety

    Great advices again. Thanks for your time. Stay healthy!

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks for watching! :)

    • @anchoranchor3495
      @anchoranchor3495 Před 4 lety

      @@walcottfineart5088 Actually, I trust just a couple painters. I'm capricious:) The rest one gives zero useful or smart information. I think your Chanel must have at least 1 million subscribers.

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 4 lety

      @@anchoranchor3495 Thank you for such a nice comment! :)

  • @janetpatrick641
    @janetpatrick641 Před 4 lety

    Very useful information. Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @leilafelis
    @leilafelis Před 5 lety

    Thank you for the useful information, thank you for sharing.

  • @musicandbooklover-p2o
    @musicandbooklover-p2o Před 7 lety +1

    Glad I don't have to purchase my paints from the US, the prices compared to my local art shop - even allowing for the exchange rates - are sooo expensive I'd never afford to paint. By the way, Daler Rowney are a fairly good brand as well, both in student or artist range. Also do a really good range of artist quality acrylics if, like me , you use both oils and acrylics..

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 7 lety

      Thanks for the comment! I don't have as much experience with Daler-Rowney, but I have heard a lot of people like them.

  • @ogarcia515
    @ogarcia515 Před 3 lety +1

    I've had colors change on me and I wind up painting over them. I should use "artists" or "premium" colors from now on. It's so infuriating to have an area in a painting change colors. Thanks for the info.

    • @walcottfineart5088
      @walcottfineart5088  Před 3 lety

      I'm glad you found my video helpful! Thanks for watching and enjoy the artist grade paints when you get them! :)