Gamblin Artist Colors is a family-owned business based in Portland, Oregon, USA. They manufacture high-quality oil painting materials, including paints, mediums, solvents, and varnishes, designed to enhance the work and studio practices of painters worldwide.
Founded in 1980 by Robert Gamblin, a painter and a chemist
Initially started as a custom paint-making business for individual artists
Began to develop its own line of oil painting materials in 1992
Introduced artist colors with lower levels of toxins and higher pigment loads in 2000
Expanded its product lines to include printmaking colors, gouache, and watercolors in 2015
British manufacturer of fine art materials, including oil colors, watercolors, and acrylics
Dutch manufacturer of high-quality oil colors, watercolors, and pastels
Dutch manufacturer of oil colors, watercolors, and acrylics known for their intense colors and durability
Professional-grade oil paints available in over 150 colors, made from pure pigments and high-quality oils
A non-toxic and odorless painting medium that has the same fluidity and translucency as traditional solvent-based gels
A soft, matte paste that can be mixed with oil paints to create a variety of textures and finishes
While Gamblin has introduced artist colors with lower levels of toxins, it's important to handle all oil painting materials with proper ventilation and care.
Gamblin uses high-quality pigments and oils in their paints to ensure a consistent and long-lasting color. They also offer colors with lower levels of toxins than traditional oil paints.
Yes, Gamblin Solvent-Free Gel can be used with any brand of oil paints, as long as the paints are fully dry before adding the gel.
Yes, Gamblin Cold Wax Medium can be used on its own to create a variety of textures and finishes.
Gamblin products can be purchased directly from their website or from many art supply retailers worldwide.