Gamblin 1980 Oil Colors are made with the same dedication and pure pigments that go into Gamblin Artist's Oils. In addition, we use the same process of mixing, milling, filling, and hand labeling.
In order to reduce the cost of oil colors, some manufacturers use gels and waxes to stiffen colors and replace traditional pigments with less expensive ones.
Gamblin's approach is different. 1980 colors are formulated with pure pigments, the finest refined linseed oil and marble dust (calcium carbonate). More affordable colors have been made with these three ingredients since oil painting began.
With 1980 colors, artists experience colors that are true, without homogenized texture or muddy color mixtures. Gamblin's approach of using both traditional raw materials and processes ensures that artists experience the luscious working properties that they expect from their oil colors.
Tint = Color + Titanium Zinc White
Tone = Color + Portland Grey Medium
Shade = Color + Chromatic Black
Glaze = Color + Galkyd Medium
Customers praised these oil paints for "great color quality & consistency at a very reasonable cost." The paints feature high pigmentation, smooth texture, and "lush juicy weight." Shoppers appreciate the variety of colors and value, with many using them alongside premium brands for impasto work and miniature washes.
Lush juicy weight and color! A true Magenta.
Very nice colour, very smooth, reasonable price.
Solid paint for miniature oil washes
5 stars: 5 (63%)
4 stars: 2 (25%)
3 stars: 1 (13%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)
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Don S. (Victoria, CA)
Grey / Payne's Grey / 37ml
I've been using a whole spectrum of Gamblin 1980 oils for a number of years
I've been using a whole spectrum of Gamblin 1980 oils for a number of years. I think the color quality & consistency of their paint is great at a very reasonable cost. I use them in conjunction with "high end" oils, which I use more sparingly; if you make thick or impasto paintings, it can be hard on the budget!
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Anonymous (Abbotsford, CA)
Brown / Burnt Umber / 37ml
Good paint
Solid paint for miniature oil washes
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Louise W. (Richmond, CA)
Blue / Turquoise / 37ml
Oil paints by Gambling beautiful variety of Color’s to choose from
Love the colour variety
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Diane W.A. (Summerland, CA)
Pink / Quinacridone Magenta / 37ml
Gamblin Quinacridone Magenta
Lush juicy weight and color! A true Magenta. Will choose this Magenta again.
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Angi W. (Vancouver, CA)
Green / Phthalo Green / 37ml
Love the paint!
Very nice colour, very smooth, reasonable price. I will definitely use Gamblin more now I have tried it.
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Mark O. (Kelowna, CA)
Brown / Van Dyke Brown / 37ml
Gamblin 1980 Oil Paints
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Ellen M. (Chilliwack, CA)
Blue / Turquoise / 37ml
1980 Gamblin oil paints
I had heard of this series and wondered why this product was listed as a beginners paint as had seen some professional artist use it. I tried the turquoise colour and was surprised to find the high pigmentation.
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Gamblin r.c.
Do you carry gambling radiant colours
Opus Art Supplies
Hi there, we do indeed! I believe that the radiant colours are only available in the artist grade Gamblin paints though.
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