Oil colour tube Cobra Artist Water-Mixable Oil Carmine 318, water-mixable artist oil paint 40–200 ml

Cobra Artist Water-Mixable Oil in Carmine 318 is a professional-quality oil colour formulated to be thinned and cleaned with water while retaining the handling and drying properties of conventional oil paint. The paint is made for artists who prefer low-solvent or solvent-free working methods and seeks to deliver the viscosity, pigment strength and drying performance expected from traditional artist oils. Available in tube format, Carmine 318 offers a saturated red hue suitable for mixing, glazing and direct application in both studio and plein air settings.

Advantages

The water-mixable formulation allows thinning and brush cleaning with water without significantly altering the working characteristics of oil paint. Cobra Artist pigments are designed for high tinting strength and good lightfastness, enabling clean colour mixing and reliable long-term performance. The paint dries by oxidation similar to conventional oils, offering predictable tack and film formation while reducing the need for turpentine or mineral spirits.

Suitable for

• Fine art painting in studios and ateliers
• Plein air painting where portability and low-solvent workflow are preferred
• Layering, glazing, scumbling and direct brushwork
• Workflows requiring easier brush and palette cleanup without solvents

Key specifications

• Colour: Carmine (deep red)
• Binder: water-mixable oil emulsion compatible with water thinning
• Consistency: artist oil paint consistency suitable for brush and palette knife
• Drying: oil oxidation drying with typical oil paint drying times (dependent on film thickness and conditions)
• Pigment strength: high tinting strength for reliable mixing and glazing
• Formats: available in tube sizes ranging from smaller study tubes to larger studio tubes (see product listing for exact volume)

How to use

Apply Cobra Artist Water-Mixable Oil Carmine 318 directly from the tube with a brush or palette knife. Thin or modify the paint with water in small increments until the desired working viscosity is reached; avoid adding excessive water which can weaken the paint film. For glazing, use thin layers and allow each layer to dry sufficiently before applying the next. Clean brushes and palettes with soap and water; for heavier residues, warm water and mild brush cleaner will assist removal.

Usage recommendations

Work in well-ventilated conditions and follow standard studio safety practices. When a faster drying or different handling property is required, use products specifically formulated to be compatible with water-mixable oils such as dedicated alkyd mediums or drying additives recommended by the manufacturer. Store tubes capped and protected from extreme heat or freezing to preserve paint quality.