Williamsburg Artist Oil Colors by GOLDEN, Interference Blue, 37 ml tube, Professional Oil Paint, Transparent

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.

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.

This review is for Dianthus Pink. Buy it with confidence for two reasons. First, even though it is quite soft, it holds up in mixes. It's not a Pthalo, but it's not going to get pushed around either. Second, it will be your go-to for flesh tones, especially if you use Brilliant Pink. Dianthus is easier to control. When you mix it with a flake white and whatever color you need to get your tone, it will knock you socks off. Dianthus plus a lead white produces a "human" quality that you have to see to believe.I also use one of three of Harding's Transparent Oxides in my mixes, depending on the subject. The tones I get are too good for a painter as bad as I am.I would love to see Harding's Stack White mixed with Will's Dianthus Pink. But paying $60 for a 37 ml tube when I can get five times as that much lead from Williamsburg for the same amount is silly for a hack like me.

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.

With oil paints, the adage “you get what you pay for” is really true. The better paints may be a bit pricier but you literally end up using less. They have higher pigment saturation & the colors really show it.This is a lovely, natural looking green with a fresh zing to it. Williamsburg is one of the top manufacturers in high quality paints. You really can’t go wrong. They are trustworthy & meticulous with their quality. You are not paying for fillers, or enhancers to stretch out the pigments and add to their profits - strictly pigment and oil (usually linseed unless noted)I have yet to be disappointed.

This is a very good paint, but possibly a little grittier than I expected. I'm enjoying the various odd grays and browns that Williamsburg makes.

Williamsburg is always a fine paint to use. I got this nice set to give as a Xmas gift. It arrived quickly, well-packed, a pretty little box. Will make a wonderful gift. I use Williamsburg paints myself and love them. I recommend highly.

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).