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Oil Paint Review and Tint Test :: M. Graham & Co.
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- Опубліковано 18 вер 2017
- Oil Paint Review featuring M. Graham & Co. high quality, walnut oil based paints. Also featuring a tint test to illustrate the strength and concentration of the pigments. I seriously love this brand and am doing this video to help my fellow painters and not out of any official affiliation. Enjoy!!
[Correction: I was informed by one of my viewers that, "The term Indian Red has nothing to do with Native Americans. The name Indian red derives from the red laterite soil found in India, which is composed of naturally occurring iron oxides. The first recorded use of Indian red as a color term in English was in 1792." Thank you John B. for the info!]
[UPDATE 4-4-2018: I am now an affiliate of Dick Blick art supplies so here are links to these featured M. Graham colors in case your local spot doesn't have them. Any DB purchase you make through my links goes towards supporting this channel. Thank you!
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Terra Rosa
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Colbalt Blue
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Turquoise
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The term "Indian Red" comes from the red laterite soil found in India, which is high in iron oxide, I don't see how this is culturally insensitive as it's literally descriptive. Excellent review on the brand, I didn't know they were so eco-conscious! I love them even more now.
Yep, I realized that a while after filming the video. I thought it was an American relic of the term "Red Man' to describe the Native people (or Indians, as they used to be called). Very glad to hear I was wrong!
Glad you enjoyed the video either way, I know I was super thrilled to learn about them too! :)
I recently have been getting into different brands like Graham and other artist brands like Rembrandt and Grumbacher. Like a lot of beginning artists I started off with using that mystery brand because their student grade paint is very economical. I think you have a lot of great points about the ups of the M Graham brand but I respectfully want to share some of my views on some of the points that you made.
Mystery brand and even Gamblin are all around a far stiffer and harder to spread paint, but does have its benefits if you want to do more impasto or even the wet on wet style popularized by Bob Ross and Bill Alexander. These styles cannot be done when the paints have much higher flows like M. Graham and a lot of other artist grade paints because of the limited fillers and higher oil content. However a higher flow also means that the paint will spread much easier on a surface. Historically some artists would add sand in order to make that thickness, so its important for paint buyers to seek paints that fit their styles. But like another commenter had said this stiffness can be changed by adjusting the surface that is being painted on. Smoother surface means smoother painting, but that may also change the outcome of the definition of the mark making. I do have to admit it is so satisfying to have paints just glide on a surface regardless.
I think that the Tera Rosa and Indian Red comparison is slightly flawed. These are colors that are all in a family of reds that are derived from an Iron Oxide that also include Mars Red, Venetian Red, and many Red Oxides. Basically the color of rust. These are all very similar colors but each have a slight bias towards cool or warm. Some are more opaque, lightfast, or have different covering strengths. To make things even more complicated each paint maker has its own definition of what these colors should be. What I found very surprising is that WN Indian Red and M Graham Tera Rosa are incredibly similar in hue. Traditionally I believe Indian Red makes pink while Tera Rosa should make a slightly purple pink (or modern orange pink), both effects are very difficult to show on camera. What your demonstration does show very clearly however is just how much more pigment is in a higher quality paint. In addition I think identifying the type of white could be useful for prospective buyers because each white also has its own weird bias towards warm or cool.
I'm really curious as to why you believe that the term Indian Red is insensitive? Indian Red gets it name from the fine red iron rich soil that can only be found in India. Before pigment makers found Indian soil they used soil from Spain, Persia, and Turkey so for a while there was Persian Red. Its a lot like Naples Yellow where the volcanic sulfur rich soil from Naples made a very rich and warm yellow. Though a lot of these pigments tend to be artificially synthesized there is a unique character that only comes from Indian soil. It's kinda like Bourbon Whiskey where I guess you could make your own whiskey that tastes a lot like Bourbon but unless its from Bourbon county it isn't really Bourbon Whiskey.
Thanks for sharing! I certainly don't claim to be any kind of pigment expert and I always love to learn new things:) And I now know that the 'Indian' refers to India, when I initially thought it was referring to the outdated and insensitive terms this country used to call our indigenous peoples, the 'red men.' I've been happily corrected though:)
I like all your info. Im new to oils and actually do want to paint impasto and wet into wet, so I am looking for oil paints that are stiffer and better for both those techniques. Could you recommend 1 or 2 top artist quality brands for me that I could get. Thank you. I'd appreciate it. ps... I read that Old Holland paint has a thicker consistency. Have u ever tried it?
Love the review, I learned a lot.
Took me ages to figure out why coming from India would be "insensitive ". Most pigments named after a place are from before the age of exploration, so it didn't click right away that it's also the outdated name for indigenous North American peoples.
Excited to try m graham. Your review tipped me over the edge and I'm going to try it. Thanks.
I totally agree, I love this paint! really consistent high quality paint, just bought some cobalt teal from M Graham and its beautiful
Yes! And they are such vivid colors too! I feel like a little goes such a long way, especially with the blue/greens/teals. Yay!!! Fellow Graham-lover:):)
M graham also makes one of the best watercolors on the market. And their gouache is absolutely top tier, as good as holbein! Crazy affordable too. Love m Graham!
Ooh yes! I have since started painting with their gouache too - it really is sooo luxe! Such good prices too for sure!!
@@CaleighBirdArt they make acrylics too. Super pigmented, perfect for underpainting.
Thanks for the great demo. BTW --- I also enjoyed looking at the paintings on your easel. After watching this the other day, I ordered a set of 5 Graham paints with small bottles of Walnut Oil and Walnut Medium for a VERY low price the other day, and I'm enjoying these paints and media very much. They feel more like professional grade, but at a lower price.
Yayy! Glad to hear it! One of these days I'm going to try their walnut medium. How do you like in comparison to linseed or liquin?
@@CaleighBirdArt I find that with Graham paint I don't need a medium for improved flow (like I do with two other brands) but I did use the Graham Alkyd medium to speed up drying for one painting. I also like cleaning my brush in the Walnut Oil instead of a solvent. I particularly like the Azo Yellow that came in the set. First time I've ever been able to mix an orange (with Nap Red) that looks as good as Cad Orange out of the tube.
@@charlesreidy2765 Yep, you're right about not really needing a medium very often with Graham for sure, and I've heard great reviews of the walnut oil for longevity of brush bristles as well. I don't think I've had the Azo Yellow but if it can really make that bright of an orange than I'm impressed!
Yeah... that certain mystery brand, lets call it "Brand WN" gotta either update their prices or produce some proper oils cause right now what they're passing as artist grade is being left in the dust of some of those newer brands such as M. Graham, Williamsburg, Harding and more recently Langridge.
Either way great video showing what M.Graham can do!
Ha! You nailed it! It's been probably 15 years since I've bought that brand but I hate to waste so I still have a few tubes hanging around. Glad you liked the test:) I had only recently learned about it too and was shocked at the difference! And I've never heard of Langridge, I'll have to give it a try when I next need some new oils.
Just bought M Graham today! My first oil paints since high school...along time ago. So your review was awesome. Thanks
Yaay!! Glad to hear it! It feels great to get back to an old passion. I'm sure you'll be in smooth-as-silk heaven with your new oils. Have a blast!!
And thank you so much!
Hi, what wud m graham be like for painting impasto with palette knives do you think? would it be too soft for that? thanks 🙂
You forgot mentioning in their website they specify the drying time of each color! I mean, in the range of slow to quickly...
Bozmund Os Cool I didn’t even realize that. Great to have that info handy!
Their watercolors are a joy to work with too, I don’t use any other watercolors in my watermedia illustrations
I bet! I just love finding a high quality company I can feel good about supporting :)
Hi Caleigh, I'm a little to the party.. but I really appreciated this review. I'm an acrylic painter and want to get into oils. I bought W&N artisan water mixable oils and oh my Gawd they are horrible! Stiff and smell awful! It stunk my room up for like a day! I want to try other paints but I'm worried about the smell. I would so appreciate a review on the smells of different oil paints... not the mediums because I know those smell but the actual oil paints. I have chronic migraines and don't want to invite an unnecessary one :)
Hi Marissa, I feel for you. Oils can be pretty stinky anyway, much less with migraines! Yikes! What I would suggest is looking for oil paints that use natural materials in their mix with rather than the strong chemicals. I'm not sure, but I have a feeling different pigments could react with the mediums within the paint to create stronger or lighter smells as well. Honestly in my years of painting with a plethora of brands (including really old ones from my father) I've never noticed any huge difference so it might be more of a personal sensitivity. If I were you, I would go to my locally owned art store and explain to someone working there that you are going to need to open your tube to catch a whiff before you buy. I'm sure they will be most understanding and happy to help. I hope you find a solution! I haven't really heard great things about those water oils..... ugh
Recently made the switch from digital and watercolour to oil painting, thought I just didn't enjoy oils or didn't get it when I was using the cheapest brand on Amazon. Bought these and it was a totally different game. So worth it to pay a bit more when it comes to oils, and frankly its not any more expensive when I no longer have to deal with the horrific cancer causing odors and pain in the ass cleanup.
Ha! Seriously! I'm all about preventative care vs. treatment myself :P :) It's true though, they are really well priced if you don't paint in a thick impasto style than they really last for quite a while. Glad you tried them before giving up on oils too! those cheap ones can really be annoying - yikes! Thank you for tuning in:):):)
OK, now I've got to get some M. Graham Naples Yellow. :-) I haven't used oils since art school back in the 1970s and the brands are all different, so I'm trying to find a good oil paint. I bought a tube of Gamblin but don't like the brand bc it's thick and pasty. And now I find out how it flows!
I've only used M Graham watercolors. It's off to Blick's to order them in oils!
Yes! For sure!! I still use that yellow in EVERYTHING. I don't know what it is about that works so well. I'm ok with Gamblin, but I agree, I like my paint to flow right from the tube without having to work it. And Graham stays wet for literally days!! Yay! Happy oil painting! If you post on IG or anything I'd love to see:) @caleighbirdart
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. I love your work as well.
Hey I just tried Graham paint andove them! Now I'm switching everything. Lol thank you for this video! New sub! Stay connected! 🤗🤗 Plus you're super awesome. Lol
Yay!!! So glad you found Graham as delightful as I did!
And thank you so much for your sweet words, it really makes my day :):):):):):):)
This was like really like helpful.
Awesome!! That makes me smile real big :):):)
cool video..what letter does the other paint start with i have to know lol
W....... I'm sure it will be the first one you guess ;)
hmmm. LOL!
Hi Caleigh, if you are serious about saving mother earth have you ever considered using water-mixable oil paints? Before all traditionalists shout No! No! . . . what you get in the tubes of artist quality ones is exactly the same as you get in 'normal' oil paints. They have their own mediums for usual fat over lean technique etc and you shouldn't really mix with water (except for maybe toning or underpainting), the only thing that is different is you can wash your brushes with soap and water, no need to ever use turpentine or spirits at all! I have started to use Cobra artist quality by Royal Talens and they act like any other oils. I would like to know your thoughts please.
Welllll, I honestly have never considered using them. I just have a really hard time wrapping my head around the concept of water-based oils but I would not object to trying them. I'll see if any of my artist friends have some that I could come over and play with before buying any for myself.
As far as the environmental aspect goes, I guess I just chalk it up to being selective about the pollutants I consume/use. I try to be very conscientious in all aspects of my life, including when painting (ie not wasting, disposing of trash properly, no terps thrown away, etc) but the truth is that we all contribute to hazardous and non-eco-friendly waste in some ways. Whether it be driving, air travel, using plastics, shopping at wasteful companies, or even just over-consuming we all make decisions in our daily lives that affect the planet negatively. I try to be waste-conscious all the time, so I recognize that this is one decision to 'be toxic' but I stand by it.
Hopefully that makes sense and does not come across as cold. I'm always willing to try new things though! And thank you soooooo much for caring about our Mother Earth:):):):)
@@CaleighBirdArt no Caleigh, you could never come across as cold - you are such a warm, caring person, its apparent in all your videos. So true what you say too, we all have a duty of care for future generations. Keep on arting!!
@@briankrendler7042 Thanks Brian! I appreciate you:):)
I tried them, and the colors weren't as saturated as conventional artist-quality oils. I learned that this is because they're formulated with less pigment load. I think the Graham paints are a good middle ground. They aren't water-soluble, but they don't require solvents, either.
@@charlesreidy2765 I agree, a lovely middle ground indeed:)
if you have to buy your own paint and you're not married to a brand don't listen to artists selling you their brand - there are a number of excellent paints to choose from at a reasonable price - good paint is not necessarily expensive - and the criteria is what and how you are painting - buy small tubes - test the paint - nothing like a having a big tub of paint you don't like - if you need a quick-drying paint( underpainting and painting in layers) you are going to kick your ass when the paint you are using needs weeks to dry - the European market has a variety good brands of paints at a good price worth trying - Russia has an excellent paint at a very good price - and yes China has some a very good paint at a reasonable price - staying true to brand may look good on the shelf but mixing brands can save money and give you good results.
I could not agree more! You should see the plethora of brands I have in my oil box, some 30 years or older from paints my dad passed down to me that still work fabulously! I'm not someone to stick religiously to a brand either, nor am I trying to 'sell anyone my brand' (especially since I'm not affiliated with M. Graham), but like I say in the vid, I noticed how much I like them in particular and wanted to give a shout out. And I envy any artist that gets to just pick out paints as they go while living/staying in Europe! What a life! :)
@@CaleighBirdArt The thing with European paint brands is we often just walk by and do not consider - I buy my paint from Jackson UK they have everything the heart may desire and if you take advantage of their selloffs you're set - but even here in the US Lukas or Schminke - Winstor Newton - Daler Rowney - Maries - Pebeo XL - are largely available and the price is competitive - but there is one thing I advise for starters use a reduced palette of colors Black- white- burnt umber -cadmium -yellow light- cadmium red light - cobalt blue light -alizarin crimson- Phthalo blue ---and learn to mix your colors - this is a palette of colors you can afford even when you choose the more expensive paint brands - and they will fit in even overtime when you have gone on to buy more colors
@@wolfsommer1767 I agree starting with less then learning to mix is essential. I used a more limited palette for years, but then I had an art teacher who painted the most realistically out of every one I had tell me, "Once you know it, why bother spending time all day remixing the same shades you use constantly? Just buy tubes that are close then refine and save time." I think there is value in both concepts because the basics are so important, but I must say these days I really enjoy my expanded palette:)
@@CaleighBirdArt I actually agree but I have gone a different way - away from commercial brands - I would like to point out to an artist that brought me closer to my view on the minimal color palette "Draw Mix Paint" The paint used "Geneva" is a bit too slow drying for my taste and a bit too wet so I started making my own paint using pigments - Just 6 colors - I only use Linseed oil and a very small amount of wax to stabilize the oil the paint drys in about 12 to 18 hours on average my titanium white and burnt umber has a small amount of safflower oil to keep from getting hard in the tube - I tend to premix my paint - especially when painting a dead layer - 6 - 7 grey tones - glazing is then done with Liquin original.
I did get the chance to mix a few tubes of oil paint while I was in grad school. We had a teacher who had a 12 foot wall ceiling-high stash of pigments with the whole glass mortar system. It was fun but strenuous and I honestly only enjoyed it as a novelty. Plus especially now that I'm so mobile constantly it just doesn't make sense. While I do enjoy doing pretty much everything I can with my own two hands, I guess there's two things I simply choose not to: mixing paint and mowing a lawn ;)
I'll bet Brand X is Gamblin. lol. C'mon, fess up! :-)
Ha! Nope, I think they're pretty good as far as I know.... It starts with a 'W'.... ;)
@@CaleighBirdArt WINDSOR AND NEWTON!!!
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not naming 'brand x' is lame. what you thinks going to happen, they will send goons to bust your kneecaps?