Oil paint tube Cobra Artist water-mixable Quinacridone Purple Bluish 40 ml

Cobra Artist water-mixable oil colour in Quinacridone Purple Bluish (40 ml) is a single-tube oil paint formulated to be thinned and cleaned with water while retaining the handling and drying characteristics of traditional oil colours. The paint is designed for artists who want oil paint performance without the need for solvents, offering strong tinting strength, transparent to semi-transparent coverage depending on application, and compatibility with oil-based mediums and varnishes made for water-mixable oils.

Advantages

This Quinacridone Purple Bluish delivers a clear, vivid cool purple with good lightfastness and high tinting power suitable for glazing and mixing. Being water-mixable, the paint can be diluted, blended and cleaned up with water, reducing exposure to solvents and simplifying studio and plein-air workflows. It maintains a conventional oil paint feel with smooth brushstroke leveling, predictable drying times and compatibility with other colours in the same water-mixable range.

Suitable for

• Canvas and primed boards and panels
• Studio oil painting and plein-air work
• Glazing, glazing layers and transparent mixes
• Mixed-media projects combining oil techniques with water-based materials

When it may not be suitable

This product may not be suitable for techniques that require the exact solvent-based behaviour of traditional oils, such as certain varnishing or conservation processes that specify mineral spirits. Artists needing entirely solvent-free archival systems should verify compatibility of any additional mediums or varnishes used with water-mixable oils. Extremely thick impasto built rapidly may extend drying time compared with thin layers.

Key specifications

• Colour: Quinacridone Purple Bluish (cool purple)
• Volume: 40 ml tube
• Binder type: water-mixable oil formulation
• Opacity: transparent to semi-transparent depending on application
• Surface: suitable for canvas, primed board and panels

How to use

Use straight from the tube or dilute with water to modify flow and transparency; for stronger oil body or extended open time, mix with mediums specifically formulated for water-mixable oils. Clean brushes and palettes with water and mild soap. Apply in thin layers for faster drying; allow each layer to dry before applying thicker passages. Follow standard fat-over-lean principles when combining with other oil layers or mediums to ensure long-term film stability.

What to consider before purchase

• Confirm compatibility of any additional mediums, varnishes or ground with water-mixable oil formulations
• Consider the desired opacity and tinting strength for your intended techniques
• Check whether the cooler purple tone suits your palette and mixing needs

Usage recommendations

For glazing or transparent washes, dilute the Quinacridone Purple Bluish with water or a water-mixable glazing medium. For richer, more saturated passages, use the colour directly from the tube or combine with a small proportion of compatible medium to increase body and gloss. Store tubes in a cool, dry place with caps tightly closed to maintain paint quality.