Resources / Materials

Materials

The paints, surfaces, brushes, and mediums I actually use, reviewed first-hand. The broad supply list lives on Resources; this is the deeper look, one material at a time.

Oil colours

3 reviewed
Michael HardingRich, honest, full-strength colour · Yellow Ochre Deep→GamblinA clean, dependable workhorse · Phthalo Green→Winsor & NewtonA few specific anchor pigments · Burnt Sienna, Ultramarine Blue, Permanent Rose, Raw Umber→

Surfaces

2 reviewed
RaymarRigid linen panels in many textures→ArtefexArchival aluminium-backed panels→

Brushes

2 reviewed
Rosemary & CoHand-made, sold direct, great value · Bristle Round #4, Golden Taklon Cat's Tongue, Golden Taklon Round→TrekellSolid direct-sell value→

Mediums

1 reviewed
Rublev (Natural Pigments)A simple, restrained gel medium→
Reviewed first-hand, from use.