Oil Paint Set Maries 18 colors – tube artist oil paints

The Maries Oil Paint Set 18 colors provides a compact selection of artist-grade oil paints in convenient tubes for traditional oil painting on canvas, board and other primed surfaces. The set includes a balanced range of pigments formulated in an oil medium that supports smooth blending and extended open time, enabling layering and glazing techniques commonly used in fine-art practices. The tube format preserves paint freshness and allows controlled dispensing for color mixing and detail work.

Advantages

This oil paint set offers consistent pigment quality across a variety of hues and a formulation designed for workable blending and gradual drying. Tubed paints are easy to store and transport, and their concentrated color reduces the need for excessive material. The extended open time of the oil medium helps artists manipulate transitions and glazes while maintaining predictable handling characteristics suitable for both study and finished pieces.

Suitable for

• Traditional oil painting on primed canvas and boards
• Layering, glazing and wet-on-wet techniques
• Studio practice, art classes and hobby projects
• Color studies and plein air work with proper supports

Key specifications

• Number of colors: 18 individual tubes
• Binder: oil-based formulation for extended open time
• Packaging: metal tubes for controlled dispensing and preservation
• Compatibility: intended for use on primed canvas, gessoed boards and similar prepared surfaces
• Usage: suitable for mixing, glazing and layering techniques

How to use

Use on primed or gessoed surfaces prepared for oil paint. Squeeze a small amount of paint from the tube onto a palette and mix colors as needed with a palette knife or brush. Apply in thin layers or thicker impasto passages according to your technique, allowing adequate drying time between layers for glazing work. Clean brushes and tools with suitable solvent or brush cleaner designed for oil paints, then wash with soap and water to remove residue.

Usage recommendations

For best results, work in a well-ventilated area and follow the fat-over-lean principle when layering: use leaner (less oil) layers first and progressively richer (more oil) layers on top to reduce cracking. Store tubes tightly capped in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.