ARTISTS' OIL COLOR

Holbein Foundation Colors

Many artists overlook or are unaware of the advantages of underpainting. Whether modern or ancient, the professional artist seldom failed to prepare the painting ground. Underpainting a proper foundation not only provides a barrier between oil painting and primed surface, but will greatly enhance the full and lasting qualities of color. Foundation white and the three colors are specially formulated of quick-drying silver white.

Despite the availability of many good canvasses in fine, moderate and rough grain, the most suitable surface in texture and colortone will be the surface the individual artist prepares. Quick-drying (24-30 hours), Holbein Foundation Colors may be used to build a foundation through application of rough but thin layers and may be used to prepare excellent impasto surfaces. Thick applications should be avoided as they can lessen the adhesion qualities of the finished painting.

All four foundation colors are a high percentage pigment in linseed oil. All include basic Lead Carbonate (77597) Titanium Dioxide (77891) and Calcium Carbonate (77220) and are *** permanency rated. Additionally Greenish, Grey and Umber include Chromium Sesquioxide (77288). Bone Black (77267) and Native Earth (77491) respectively.