Gamblin Artists Colors
About Gamblin Artists Colors


Since our founding, Gamblin Artists Colors has handcrafted luscious oil colors and contemporary mediums true to the working properties of traditional materials. We believe every painting deserves to stand the test of time and are proud to provide artists with safer, more permanent oil painting materials.

Robert Gamblin at his test mill Our ongoing commitment to painters and Studio Safety has made us an industry leader. In collaboration with the National Gallery, we developed Gamvar, a revolutionary varnish that goes on water-clear, stays water-clear, and can be easily and safely removed at any time. Gamblin was also the first to develop Flake White Replacement, a color true to the properties of traditional Flake White – and completely free of lead. More recently, we introduced Neo Megilp, a contemporary version of a medium that was one of the Old Masters’ best kept secrets.

Gamblin’s dedication to today’s oil painters extends beyond offering the finest possible materials. We believe in sharing our knowledge – broadly and through individual consultations. Robert Gamblin, America’s premier colorman, has helped a generation of artists discover, select, and ultimately master the materials best suited to their artistic intent.

Thank you for taking the time to visit us online. If you have any questions, please send us an email or give us a call at 503.235.1945. The most rewarding part of our work is seeing the potential of our materials realized in your hands. We would love to hear from you and would be honored to work with you.


 
  Dedicated to oil painters.