{"id":573,"date":"2012-12-18T14:26:29","date_gmt":"2012-12-18T19:26:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thomasparkerhudson.com\/wordpress\/?p=573"},"modified":"2026-01-19T10:23:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T15:23:42","slug":"oil-paint-brands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thomasparkerhudson.com\/wordpress\/2012\/12\/oil-paint-brands\/","title":{"rendered":"Oil Paint Brand Ratings"},"content":{"rendered":"

Latest update: 2\/7\/25<\/p>\n

I’ve used oil paints from almost every producer known to man, or at least those known in the US.  This photo shows my two paint cabinets.  The one on the left has tubes of blue, green, yellow, and earth red.  The top drawer, for example, contains only yellows.  The barely-visible cabinet on the right contains reds, whites, blacks, and earths.<\/p>\n

A lot of paint!  OK, I never throw out supplies, and some of the tubes might be many years old and unusable by now, but they’re there in case I need that one particular color at midnight.<\/p>\n

I never throw out brushes either.  Some of those in the photo\u2014little more than stubs by now\u2014I’ve had since high school.<\/p>\n

\"Cabinet<\/a>
Cabinet with yellows, blues, greens, and earth colors<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Not all paints are the same–no!  Oil paints consist of pigment, binder, and (usually) additives.  Pigments can be identified by their Color Index Name<\/strong><\/a>, which is a standard code used internationally.  Vermilion red, for example, is PR106 (permanent red 106\u2014mercuric sulfide).  Of course, manufacturers have their own agendas, but you can quickly tell if a paint is a single-pigment paint or a combination.  By the way, if you are curious about the pigments used to make paints, this site provides a wealth of information<\/a>.  Although it’s a site dedicated to watercolor, the author provides wonderful discussions about pigments and color theory.  It’s one of my favorite sites on the web.<\/p>\n

Binder refers to the medium–oil–used to grind the pigment. Alkali-refined linseed oil is most commonly used, but walnut oil is frequently seen, and others as well. Poppy is the most expensive binder, and manufacturers try to add value to paints made with it.  Safflower is the cheapest.  Some manufacturers claim walnut is the best all-around binder (I don’t, I prefer cold-pressed linseed).  When manufacturers use more than one binder, they generally use one for some colors and other binders for others, although that’s not always the case (Blue Ridge blends walnut and linseed oils, for example).<\/p>\n

“Additive” is a touchy subject.  Almost all commercial manufacturers add something to their paint in addition to pigment and binder.  This is not necessarily a bad thing.  Extenders extend the shelf-life of tube paint, without which even more of the tubes in my cabinets would be dry and useless. Note, too, that adding things to paint to affect their behavior is a cottage industry, and many artists\u2014including me\u2014muck around with different concoctions all the time.  Having said that, one of the biggest distinctions between good paint and bad is the number of additives in it: the more additives, the worse the paint.<\/p>\n

A minority of painters grind their own paint, including this one<\/a>, with whom I was an apprentice and diligent paint grinder once upon a time.<\/p>\n

The following list is ordered by the cost of cerulean blue.  Cerulean blue (PB35 cobalt tin oxide) can be very dear, and its price provides a good general guide.  You won’t find many student-grade brands, like Van Gogh, listed.  When I was young, I couldn’t afford “artist grade” paints and told myself it didn’t matter.  Sadly\u2014bitterly\u2014it does matter.  I haven’t used Grumbacher in years because I associate it with my student days.<\/p>\n

Although price does not always translate into value, it’s a good rule of thumb: buy the best paints you can afford.<\/p>\n

Most, but not all, of the brands on this list I’ve tried at some point or another.  I note those I haven’t tried.  The prices are found online.<\/p>\n

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Manufacturer<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Binder<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Price<\/b><\/p>\n

(USD)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Notes<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Blockx<\/td>\nIron oxides, earth pigments, and blacks use linseed; everything else uses poppy seed<\/td>\n\n

72.15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

35ml.  One of the best. Quality has dropped.      \n

Quality: B<\/b><\/p>\n

Price: F<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Blue Ridge<\/td>\nalkali refined linseed oil & cold pressed walnut oil<\/td>\n\n

21.00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

40ml.  Excellent value.Quality: B <\/b>Price: B+<\/b>      \n

*My choice for mid-range*<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Bob Ross<\/a><\/td>\ningredients not listed<\/td>\n\n

5.69<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

37ml.  Does not make cerulean blue. All 37 ml tubes are 5.69 Quality: D <\/b>Price: A<\/b>      \n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Charvin Extra Fine<\/td>\npoppyseed<\/td>\n\n

30.10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

60ml. \u2018Extra fine\u2019 line.Quality: C+ <\/b>Price: B<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Charvin Fine<\/td>\npoppyseed<\/td>\n\n

9.99<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

150ml. Quality: D <\/b>Price: A<\/b>      \n

Cerulean blue is useless, closer to royal blue<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Chroma<\/td>\nlinseed & safflower<\/td>\n\n

14.07<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

40ml. Not used<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cranfield<\/td>\ndoes not describe their medium<\/td>\n\n

33.92<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

40ml. A small assortment of colors.  \n

Quality: C<\/strong><\/p>\n

Price: B<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Da Vinci<\/td>\nalkali refined linseed (safflower for whites)<\/td>\n\n

30.95<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

40ml. The price of the most expensive paint does not make Cerulean (something called Cerulean Hue @ 14.70. Have not used.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Daler-Rowney<\/td>\nlinseed & wax<\/td>\n\n

9.98<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

38ml. The price of the most expensive paint does not make Cerulean. Student grade. Not used.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Daniel Smith<\/td>\nalkali refined linseed & safflower<\/td>\n\n

10.25<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

37ml. \u201cCerulean Blue Chromium.\u201d Quality has recently declined. Student grade; avoid except for sketches or grounds.Quality: D <\/b>Price: B+<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Doak<\/td>\nwalnut & safflower<\/td>\n\n

25.00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

40ml. \u201cCerulean Lt. Stannate\u201d Quality: B+ <\/b>Price: B-<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gamblin<\/td>\nalkali refined linseed & safflower<\/td>\n\n

26.21<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

37 ml.  Can\u2019t use, too short.Quality: C <\/b>Price: B<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Gapka<\/td>\nrefined linseed<\/td>\n\n

26.21<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

40 ml.  Does not make cerulean blue. Their most expensive paint is $30 USD.<\/p>\n

Review 1\/1926.<\/a><\/p>\n

Quality: C+ <\/b>Price: A+<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Geneva<\/td>\n <\/td>\n\n

 <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Will not use.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Grumbacher<\/td>\nalkali refined linseed<\/td>\n\n

17.99<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

37ml. \u2018Pre-tested\u2019 line. Review 1\/31\/16.<\/a>      \n

Quality: C-  <\/b>Price: B+<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Holbein<\/td>\ncold-pressed linseed<\/td>\n\n

25.35<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

40ml. Has a Vern\u00e9t Superior line (haven\u2019t tried) @ 36.39.  Good paint and value.Quality: B <\/b>Price: B<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kremer Pigments<\/td>\nlinseed or walnut<\/td>\n\n

—<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Kremer is known for their pigments and other rare or hard-to-find materials. They do not provide a ready-made cerulean blue. Their only ready-made oil color is white; their flake white in linseed oil is extremely good (haven’t tried the white in walnut oil).Quality: A <\/b>Price: C<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LeFranc and Bourgeois<\/td>\nsafflower<\/td>\n\n

19.77<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

40ml.  Some other colors are more expensive. Quality has recently declined. Student grade; avoid except for sketches or grounds.Quality: D- <\/b>Price: B+<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lukas 1862<\/td>\ncold-pressed linseed, safflower, wax<\/td>\n\n

15.59<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

37ml. Good coverage for a low-end brand. Reviewed 1\/17\/17<\/a>.      \n

Quality: c-<\/strong><\/p>\n

Price: A<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
M.Graham<\/td>\nwalnut<\/td>\n\n

17.99<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

37 ml. Other more expensive paints. Excellent value.Quality: B+ <\/b>Price: B+<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maimeri Puro<\/td>\nsafflower & poppy<\/td>\n\n

61.99<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

60ml. Their top line; they have several others, not all use this binder.Quality:  B<\/strong>  \n

Price: B<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Master’s Touch<\/td>\n <\/td>\n\n

—<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Did not use cerulean for my test. Student grade.   \n

Quality:  F<\/strong><\/p>\n

Price: A+<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Michael  Harding<\/td>\ncold-pressed linseed<\/td>\n\n

56.03<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

37ml.  Very good to excellent. Flake white is very good. Quality: A <\/b>Price: D+<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Old Holland<\/td>\ncold-pressed linseed<\/td>\n\n

84<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

40ml. Ludicrous and cynical prices. I won’t use it. 5\/16\/17          \n

Quality: A<\/b><\/p>\n

Price: F–<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Rembrandt<\/td>\nlinseed<\/td>\n\n

20.09<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

40ml. Quality has recently declined. Student grade; avoid except for sketches or grounds. Quality: D  <\/b>Price: C<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RGH<\/td>\ncold-pressed linseed alkali refined linseed  \n

walnut<\/p>\n

safflower<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

17.50<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Use safflower or alkali-refined linseed for all colors. They also offer lead-based whites with walnut and cold-pressed linseed oil. Buyers can choose the binder for white. The cold-pressed white is very good. Cheap tubes that break or leak led me to downgrade their rating. Excellent value.Quality: B <\/b>Price: A<\/b>      \n

*My choice for mid-range*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Richeson<\/td>\nalkali-refined linseed<\/td>\n\n

23.50<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Have not used<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rublev<\/td>\n linseed<\/td>\n\n

59.50<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

50ml. Cobalt Chromite.  Specializes in \u201ctraditional\u201d colors.Generally, a good value. “Historic paints” are very expensive, otherwise competitively priced.  <\/span>They also have a good site. Their French burnt sienna is my favorite brand for this very important color. <\/a>Quality: A <\/b>Price: B+ <\/b>reviewed 2\/7\/2025<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Schmincke Mussini<\/td>\ndamar<\/td>\n\n

64.73<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

35ml.  The price of the most expensive paint does not make Cerulean Blue.  Won\u2019t use due to the dammar.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sennelier<\/td>\nsafflower<\/td>\n\n

84.98<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

40ml Not used enough to rate.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Utrecht<\/td>\nlinseed & safflower<\/td>\n\n

16.17<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

37ml. A decent mid-range brand. Flake white is good. Reviewed 2\/15\/17<\/a>.      \n

Quality: C<\/strong><\/p>\n

Price: B+<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Van Gogh<\/td>\nsafflower<\/td>\n\n

10.00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

40ml. Student grade paint. Reviewed 11\/3\/22<\/a>.      \n

Quality: D-<\/strong><\/p>\n

Price: A+<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Williamsburg<\/td>\nalkali-refined linseed oil<\/td>\n\n

46.40<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

37ml.Quality: B <\/b>Price: C-<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Winsor Newton<\/td>\ncold-pressed linseed (sometimes mixed with safflower; safflower for whites)<\/td>\n\n

21.29<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

37ml. Good value. Their gouache is very good. \n

Quality: C<\/b><\/p>\n

Price: B+<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


My Choice for Mid-Range Brand 2\/1\/25<\/span><\/h4>\n

I’ve used a lot of paints and a number of them for an extended period. Among the mid-range brands, there are several excellent values, <\/span>such as RGH<\/strong> and<\/span> Blue Ridge.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Winsor Newton<\/strong> and Gapka<\/strong> get honorable mention, but neither makes the all-important lead white. Gapka doesn’t make cerulean blue either, which is an important color.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

My Choice for High-end Brand<\/span><\/h4>\n

Harding, Rublev<\/strong><\/p>\n

Harding’s quality is dependable. Rublev’s quality is varied, but they get points for their dedication to lead-based paints. Rublev (Natural Pigment) offers a wide range of historically inspired paints and other hard-to-find items. They are in a class of their own: good quality and reasonable prices.<\/p>\n

I no longer use Old Holland due to their price gouging.
<\/strong><\/p>\n

My previous choice, Blockx, has slipped a lot.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 Notes<\/h3>\n

1\/19\/26 Added Gapka review<\/a><\/p>\n

2\/7\/25 several rating changes<\/p>\n

2\/1\/25 Updated to reflect Rublev’s higher rating.<\/p>\n

11\/3\/22 Added Van Gogh review<\/p>\n

1\/22\/22 Added Cranfield review<\/p>\n

10\/31\/21 Updated Maimeri Puro rating<\/p>\n

10\/19\/21 Added Bob Ross.<\/p>\n

5\/16\/21 Downgraded Rembrandt’s price rating.<\/p>\n

1\/3\/21 Master’s Touch review<\/a>.<\/p>\n

8\/2\/20  Added Geneva non-review.<\/p>\n

5\/16\/17 Downgraded Old Holland.<\/p>\n

2\/15\/17 Review Utrecht<\/a>.<\/p>\n

1\/17\/17 Added Lukas 1862<\/a>.<\/p>\n

11\/30\/16 RGH and Blue Ridge supplant Winsor Newton for my top spots for the mid-range brands.<\/p>\n

1\/31\/16 Added rating for Grumbacher. See review<\/a>.<\/p>\n

12\/9\/14 added Kremer Pigments<\/p>\n

10\/27\/14 added a note about Natural Pigments’ French burnt sienna<\/p>\n\n\n

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