Oil painting without solvents isn't a compromise, it's genuine oil color reformulated to thin and clean with water. Winsor & Newton Artisan oils contain the same pigments and linseed oil as traditional oils, maintaining characteristic slow drying time, blendability, and rich color depth. The water-mixable formulation eliminates turpentine and mineral spirits from your workspace while preserving the working properties that make oil painting distinctive.

These introduction sets provide carefully selected color ranges in 12ml tubes, enough for multiple paintings while you develop technique and discover which colors you reach for most. The 10-color set covers essential primaries and earth tones; the 20-color set expands into a fuller spectrum including additional mixing options. Paint handles identically to conventional oils once on canvas, smooth application, extended open time for blending, and the ability to build layers over days or weeks.

Clean brushes and palettes with soap and water immediately after painting. No need for separate solvent containers, ventilation concerns, or disposal protocols. Studio teachers and health-conscious painters appreciate the reduced chemical exposure without sacrificing the fundamental qualities that distinguish oil painting from faster-drying media.