WilliamsburgArtist Oil Colors by GOLDEN, King's Blue, 150 ml tube, Professional Oil Paint, Opaque

I have been an oil painter for about 10 years now and of all the brands of paints I have ever used, Williambsurg Oils are the absolute best. Pigment is out of this world and the price could definitely be worse for what you are getting. I paint super thin so a tube will last me forever, and the color sets with the smaller sized tubes work best for me to be able to try new colors without committing to fun sized tubes. The signature color set is beautiful and I would recommend giving ANY Williamsburg colors a try.

While I’ve read that some signature colors may have a slightly gritty texture, I can say that this burnt (and even brown) umber is probably the best umber paint I’ve ever used. It holds its own against Michael Harding’s earth tones and is miles ahead of Winsor & Newton and Gamblin. It’s creamier and doesn’t come out of the tube like 10 year old toothpaste. It mixes splendidly with extenders.

Anyone who has been painting with oils for any length of time (or passion) is most likely familiar with the Williamsburg paint line. This isn't the Grumbachers, Reeves, or even Winsor & Newton oils from your craft stores. Even many small art supply stores don't carry it because of the higher prices for some of the pigments. It is considered up there with the other top paints such as Old Holland, Harding, Blockx, etc...much higher quality of product and a much higher amount of top-notch pigment loaded with minimal oil/fillers/binders. This doesn't mean that it's not wonderfully creamy to use, though. It just means that when you squeeze out a small nut of paint on your palette, that an equal amount of separated oil doesn't ooze out first and puddle around the color. While some people might be only familiar with using oil color straight from the tube and actually may prefer the thinner consistency of those oil paints, I much prefer a thicker, higher pigment-load product. I always figure that I can quickly and easily thin it to the consistency (and flat, smooth-brushing capability) of thinner oil colors by using various mediums or turps. But when you want to be able to see expressive brush strokes, it really helps to use one of the best.As far as this color goes, I originally bought it just because it was available on Amazon Prime for a good price (plus it is a pigment that is in a lower price range to start with). I've been VERY pleasantly surprised at how many times I've found a use for it though. It isn't one of the mixes of oil colors that you can achieve by mixing a bit of sienna or umber into titanium white. Instead they heat titanium dioxide until it reaches this color...sort of a creamy grayish-buff color (think of pale latte). And the uses? I sometimes use it instead of titanium white for mixing tints...it creates much softer hues when mixed with other colors. It is finding the occasional palette spot for mixing flesh tones for portraits. And sometimes it just comes in handy for its nice, soft neutral color. It started out as a color that I doubted I'd use much. Now I see myself needing to restock it in the not too distant future.Some paint manufacturers make a version of it that is merely titanium white mixed with a speck of raw umber. You can mix that yourself; but in my opinion, it doesn't look the same. Other high-end paint makers do as Williamsburg does by heat-altering titanium dioxide. I haven't tried their versions yet; but I do highly recommend the Unbleached Titanium that Williamsburg produces.

I have been using Williamsburg paints for years and just started to use iridescent. It's amazing what a few touches can make when playing with light in a landscape. I highly recommend these paints.

This line is a buttery easy to use oil but frankly the colors all look alike to me and I thought I had a strong eye for delicate differences in tone and the value of the oil. I'm not going to return them because in my effort to find happiness in the colors I used too much of the product and it would be shameful to return them used. I would not reorder this particular color set again but if the other color options suit I might try them. Its lovley oil paint but the colors are too damn similar.

I had been using another well known, available everywhere paint, but never felt it could be applied smoothly. I decided to try Williamsburg and I must say I’m delighted. It is so much smoother than the G brand, the colors are gorgeous and I hope to expand my selection soon.

As a professional artist, I love this paint for adding a golden shine to my artwork. You’ll need a several coats for the gold to be truly opaque or to have a base cost and the gold over top of it (as seen in my attached artwork). Otherwise one coat acts as a glistening sheen in the sunlight. It’s expensive, but just a touch of gold in any artwork makes all the difference. I highly recommend!

I really love this color; it's probably grittier than I'd typically like, but it's been fun painting with Williamsburg's various grays. I like this one a lot and I keep adding it here and there (more than I thought I would).

Pretty expensive for what it is but they are great paints. Just be aware of what you're buying, the tubes are tiny.

Absolutely fantastic, thick consistancy; adds that beautiful iridescent sheen to anything; do not mix with whites; works wonders with reds; mixed results with blues/blue red hues

I love these paints. They don’t smell bad or give me a headache. The colours are beautiful and blend well. I’m definitely a convert. Worth every penny! Seller shipped very promptly. I’m very happy.

The quality of the oil paint is good, but it is too expensive for the quantity you have in the set. There are other good oil paints less expensive with the same quality.

Expensive but well made. I'm an artist and like good quality oils. Don't be in a hurry to get this product; it took over a month for delivery