Winsor & Newton Artisan Water-Mixable Oil Colour in 200ml tubes offers the rich, vibrant qualities of traditional oil paints while eliminating the need for harmful solvents. This innovative formula uses modified linseed and safflower oils to create a water-mixable, stable emulsion without compromising on the working characteristics of conventional oil colours. Solvent-Free Convenience: Ideal for artists sensitive to solvents or those seeking to avoid exposure to white spirit or turpentine. Perfect for Shared and Small Spaces: Suitable for schools, shared studios, or home environments, reducing odours and harmful vapours. Travel-Friendly: Artisan products, including colours and mediums, can be transported on aeroplanes (subject to airline policies), making them great for artists on the go. High-Quality Pigments: Formulated with a high proportion of single pigments, ensuring brilliance, clean colour mixing, and exceptional vibrancy. Versatile Characteristics: Designed to highlight each pigment’s natural properties, from opacity to transparency, for a wide range of artistic effects. Winsor & Newton Artisan Water-Mixable Oils are perfect for students, teachers, and professional artists seeking the beauty of oil painting with the convenience and safety of a solvent-free medium. Artisan Water Mixable Oil Colour is a genuine oil colour made from modified linseed oil and modified safflower oil. It has been specifically developed to appear and work just like conventional oil colour. The depth of colour, buttery consistency, lightfastness, opacity/transparency, performance and drying times of Artisan allow artists to use this range for all oil colour techniques. The key difference between Artisan and conventional oils is their ability to mix with water. After painting, brushes can be cleaned with soap and water. Artisan is popular with oil painters who do not like the smell of turpentine or wish to cut down or eliminate the use of traditional solvents. As a result painting with Artisan is less hazardous, which can be particularly useful in art schools or enclosed studio spaces. See up to date colour swatch here This product features in our Blog "A Guide to Oil Paint Drying Times" *Please note. Due to differences in computer monitor displays colour samples should be used as a guide only. Want to learn more about the benefits and techniques of water-mixable oils? Click here to read our in-depth blog post.