Artists' Oil Colour 37 ml — SMARTMAX Mars Black 386, artist-grade oil paint in 37ml tube

SMARTMAX Artists' Oil Colour Mars Black 386 in a 37 ml tube is an artist-grade oil paint formulated for traditional oil painting techniques. The pigment delivers strong, deep black coverage with smooth handling and reliable mixing behavior. Supplied in a convenient 37 ml tube, this oil colour is suitable for application on primed canvas, board and other prepared surfaces where controlled opacity and tonal depth are required.

Advantages

This Mars Black oil colour provides consistent tinting strength and good spreadability, allowing for fine detail work as well as broader tonal passages. The formulation dries to a durable film that accepts subsequent layers, making it suitable for glazing, layering and scumbling. The 37 ml tube format preserves paint freshness and is convenient for studio or plein air use.

Suitable for

• Fine art oil painting on primed canvas and boards
• Underpainting and tonal studies
• Detail work, sketching and line accents
• Mixing to create deep grays and muted tones

Key specifications

• Colour: Mars Black — deep, opaque black
• Volume: 37 ml tube
• Artist-grade oil formulation suitable for traditional techniques
• Good tinting strength and mixing properties
• Suitable for primed canvas, panels and prepared surfaces

How to use

Use straight from the tube or thin with an appropriate oil medium to adjust consistency and drying time. Apply with brushes or palette knives depending on the desired effect. For multi-layer work, allow initial layers to become touch-dry before applying subsequent layers; follow the fat-over-lean principle to avoid cracking. Clean brushes and tools with a suitable solvent and follow safe handling procedures for oil paints and mediums.

Usage recommendations

Store the tube capped in a cool, dry place away from direct heat and sunlight. When mixing with other colours, test small amounts to achieve the required tone and preserve pigment intensity. Use proper ventilation when working with solvents or oil-based mediums and dispose of solvent waste responsibly.