Gamblin Artists’ Oils have the best qualities of traditionally made oils paints, combined with the latest technical innovations, to give the ultimate working properties. The Artists’ Oil range spans from historically accurate paints to modern, synthetically derived hues. Made from using pure pigments having luscious texture; No adulterants are used, colour retains its unique characteristics of tinting strength, undertone, and texture. Made with alkali-refined linseed oil as binder, yellows significantly less whilst also creating a strong, flexible paint film. 98 Vibrant Colours handcrafted with best qualities of traditionally made oils paints, combined with the latest technical innovations; Professional quality traditional oil colour made in Portland. Conforms to ASTM D4236;This most permanent of blacks is the only truly neutral black in masstone and tint. Because of its pigment’s crystalline shape, Black Spinel dries to a matte finish when no painting mediums are added. Long and ropey in texture, it contains no carbon. Costs as much as Cadmium Yellows – but well worth the money.