Water-mixable oil colour tube Cobra Artist Chartreuse 233

Cobra Artist water-mixable oil colour in Chartreuse 233 is a professional-grade oil paint formulated to be thinned and cleaned with water. Supplied in a tube, this paint reproduces the handling, body and slow drying profile typical of traditional oil colour while removing the need for solvents. Chartreuse 233 is a bright, yellow-green hue designed for fine art applications including brushwork, glazing and layering; the formulation aims to provide consistent tinting strength and stable color during drying.

Advantages

The water-mixable alkyd-based formula allows dilution and brush cleaning with water without compromising the characteristic oil texture and buttery consistency. It offers good coverage and pigment load for opaque and semi-opaque passages, and supports glazing and wet-on-wet techniques thanks to a controlled open time. Because solvents are not required, the paint is suitable for studios with ventilation constraints and for artists seeking a lower-solvent workflow while retaining oil paint properties.

Suitable for

• Studio oil painting with reduced solvent use
• Layering and glazing techniques
• Mixed-media work combining oils with water-based media
• Brushwork and detail painting

Key specifications

• Artist-grade water-mixable oil colour based on alkyd-modified binder
• Color: Chartreuse (yellow-green hue)
• Consistency: buttery, brushable body suitable for impasto and smooth strokes
• Drying behavior: slower than acrylics, with open time suitable for blending and glazing
• Solvent-free thinning and cleaning with water
• Supplied in a squeezable tube for controlled dispensing

How to use

Use directly from the tube or thin with a small amount of water to adjust consistency; mix on a palette to achieve the desired working viscosity. Clean brushes and tools with water immediately after use; for thorough cleaning, a mild soap can be used. Apply in thin layers for glazing, or thicker for textured impasto; observe the ‘fat over lean’ principle when combining with other oil-based layers to minimize cracking. Allow adequate drying time between layers depending on film thickness and environmental conditions.

Usage recommendations

Work in a well-ventilated area and store tubes capped and protected from extreme temperatures. Use water for thinning and cleaning, but avoid overwatering as excessive dilution can reduce film strength. For long-term stability and to ensure proper curing, finish with appropriate varnishes formulated for oil paints only after the paint has fully dried.