Not All Paints are Created Equal
In the world of commercial art, there is a hidden epidemic: fillers. Many ‘budget’ oil paintings use student-grade paints that replace expensive, natural earth pigments with chemical substitutes and synthetic oils. The result? A painting that looks fine on day one but turns dull, yellow, or even cracks within five years.
The OilByHand Standard
We use exclusively artist-grade pigments sourced from traditional European makers. These paints have a high ‘pigment load,’ meaning they contain more actual color and less filler. This isn’t just about luxury; it’s about physics. High-load pigments reflect light differently, giving the artwork that signature ‘inner glow’ that defines museum-quality oil art. When you invest in an OilByHand piece, you are investing in lightfastness that will remain vibrant for generations.