Cobra Artist Water-Mixable Oil Colour, Deep Gold 803, 40ml Tube

Cobra Artist Water-Mixable Oil Colour in Deep Gold 803 is a professional-grade oil paint designed to provide the rich, traditional experience of oil painting without the need for hazardous solvents. This high-quality paint features a high pigment concentration, ensuring excellent lightfastness and a vibrant, durable finish on various surfaces such as canvas, wood, and primed panels. Its smooth, buttery consistency allows for precise brushwork and blending, making it a versatile choice for both professional artists and students who prioritize health and safety in their studio environment.

Advantages

The primary benefit of this water-mixable oil colour is its ability to be thinned and cleaned up with water, eliminating the need for toxic solvents like turpentine or mineral spirits. This makes it an ideal choice for artists working in smaller spaces or those sensitive to chemical fumes. Despite its water-mixable nature, the paint retains the classic characteristics of traditional oils, including a slow drying time that allows for extensive blending and layering. The Deep Gold 803 shade offers high color intensity and permanence, ensuring that your artwork remains vibrant over time.

Suitable for

• Traditional oil painting techniques including glazing and impasto
• Artists working in shared or poorly ventilated studio spaces
• Educational settings where solvent use is restricted
• Creating detailed metallic accents and highlights in oil paintings

When it may not be suitable

This paint may not be suitable for artists who strictly prefer traditional oil paints that require specific solvent-based mediums or those who are accustomed to extremely fast-drying alkyd-based oil colors. It is also not intended for use with non-porous surfaces that have not been properly primed for oil painting.

Key specifications

• Color: Deep Gold 803
• Volume: 40ml
• Type: Water-mixable oil paint
• Lightfastness: High
• Cleanup: Water and soap

How to use

To use Cobra Artist Water-Mixable Oil Colour, simply squeeze the desired amount onto your palette. You can apply the paint directly from the tube for thick, impasto effects or mix it with water to achieve thinner, wash-like consistencies. If you wish to alter the drying time or texture, you may use specialized water-mixable oil mediums. Once finished, brushes and tools can be cleaned easily using warm water and mild soap, removing the need for harsh chemical cleaners.

What to consider before purchase

• Ensure your painting surface is properly primed with an oil-compatible gesso
• Consider purchasing water-mixable mediums if you require specific drying times or gloss levels
• Store tubes with caps tightly closed to prevent premature drying

Usage recommendations

For the best results, avoid adding excessive amounts of water to the paint, as this can affect the binding properties of the oil. Use dedicated water-mixable mediums for thinning to maintain the integrity of the paint film.