OIL PAINT - Fast Drying - Winsor & Newton GRIFFIN Alkyd - 37ml Tube - Oxide of Chromium

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An opaque willow green pigment. Though discovered in 1809 it was only made available for artists in 1862. It is also commonly used for camouflage clothing.

As their name suggests these oil colours dry much more quickly than traditional oil paints, making it possible for glazing techniques and impasto to be done in a single session.

Drying time will be affected by the thickness of the paint and the ambient temperature but as a guide it tends to remain workable on the palette for 4-8 hours and is touch dry in 18-24 hours. 

Available 48 tones, this range have a slightly greater level of transparency than traditional oils, providing increased depth and clarity when glazing. They are also a little more fluid in consistency and dry with a more reflective surface.

Colour Number
459

Permanence
AA

Permanence Description
Extremely Permanent

Series
1

Opacity Description
Opaque

Pigment Codes
PG17