Alternative to W&N paints?

[Marcus Lim]

Hi Dave, Merry xmas to you too!

Thanks for sharing your thoughts about paints. I'm no I too have no qualms about using W&N, 'cos of their good quality and low price.

But having seen what Rembrandt and a couple of "Ferrari brand" paints and the richness of colors they exude (and not to mention the artworks of our online masters like Garth Herrick and William Whitaker), I thought of finding out more about other brands which offer the advantages of textures of ol' Winsor, and the richness from Rembrandt colors. At the end of the day, I can't imagine how my portrait works will outshine my previous works with the new color ranges!

But I will take your advice and try out different brands, starting with those recommended by Albert...but don't count I'll be able to provide a rocket-science analysis of the colors, like how Garth did with Raw Umber! kekeke

[David Carroll]

I'll bet that whatever you paint with, your work will be brilliant.

Peace, Dave

[Sharon Knettell]

www.michaelharding.co.uk

The best and he will talk to you as well about any painting related problems.

A very fussy handmade paint maker. Absolutely the best for portraits as his paints do not suede (change color with the direction of the paint stroke). The colors are INTENSE, especially his Venetian red. You really need to use only a little bit.

[David Carroll]

Sharon, What is the consistancy of MH paints? Have I read that it is somewhere between OH and W&N? I'd like to try a few colors in the near future.

Peace, Dave

[Sharon Knettell]

I don't care for Old Holland as they are too stiff. I have not used either of those paints in quite awhile so I cannot hazard a quess.

For me, the Michael Harding's are like the little bear's stuff for Goldilocks, "just right".