Sennelier's passion for colour chemistry and focused pigment research led to the development of a distinctive oil colour manufacturing process that has been employed for generations. Sennelier gathers only the finest natural and inorganic pigments from around the world. The pure pigments are ground very slowly with extreme care to an extra-fine consistency. They are then combined at maximum concentration with an archival safflower oil to yield the highest possible tinting strength and a lustrous satin finish. The sensuous pigments have a unique buttery texture, a consistency originally developed for the expressive style of the Impressionist painters. Sennelier's meticulous work, his vast knowledge of pigments, his talents as a colourist, and collaboration with Cezanne and other Masters gave rise to a palette of oil colours that quickly became the standard of quality. Today, Sennelier's classic palette is expanding with 50 new, original shades that encompass contemporary trends and tastes. These colours, still as smooth and luminous as ever, offer an updated texture with firmer body to accommodate the requirements of 21st century artists.
Sennelier's passion for colour chemistry and focused pigment research led to the development of a distinctive oil colour manufacturing process that has been employed for generations. Sennelier gathers only the finest natural and inorganic pigments from around the world. The pure pigments are ground very slowly with extreme care to an extra-fine consistency. They are then combined at maximum concentration with an archival safflower oil to yield the highest possible tinting strength and a lustrous satin finish. The sensuous pigments have a unique buttery texture, a consistency originally developed for the expressive style of the Impressionist painters. Sennelier's meticulous work, his vast knowledge of pigments, his talents as a colourist, and collaboration with Cezanne and other Masters gave rise to a palette of oil colours that quickly became the standard of quality. Today, Sennelier's classic palette is expanding with 50 new, original shades that encompass contemporary trends and tastes. These colours, still as smooth and luminous as ever, offer an updated texture with firmer body to accommodate the requirements of 21st century artists.
Sennelier's passion for colour chemistry and focused pigment research led to the development of a distinctive oil colour manufacturing process that has been employed for generations. Sennelier gathers only the finest natural and inorganic pigments from around the world. The pure pigments are ground very slowly with extreme care to an extra-fine consistency. They are then combined at maximum concentration with an archival safflower oil to yield the highest possible tinting strength and a lustrous satin finish. The sensuous pigments have a unique buttery texture, a consistency originally developed for the expressive style of the Impressionist painters. Sennelier's meticulous work, his vast knowledge of pigments, his talents as a colourist, and collaboration with Cezanne and other Masters gave rise to a palette of oil colours that quickly became the standard of quality. Today, Sennelier's classic palette is expanding with 50 new, original shades that encompass contemporary trends and tastes. These colours, still as smooth and luminous as ever, offer an updated texture with firmer body to accommodate the requirements of 21st century artists.
Sennelier's passion for colour chemistry and focused pigment research led to the development of a distinctive oil colour manufacturing process that has been employed for generations. Sennelier gathers only the finest natural and inorganic pigments from around the world. The pure pigments are ground very slowly with extreme care to an extra-fine consistency. They are then combined at maximum concentration with an archival safflower oil to yield the highest possible tinting strength and a lustrous satin finish. The sensuous pigments have a unique buttery texture, a consistency originally developed for the expressive style of the Impressionist painters. Sennelier's meticulous work, his vast knowledge of pigments, his talents as a colourist, and collaboration with Cezanne and other Masters gave rise to a palette of oil colours that quickly became the standard of quality. Today, Sennelier's classic palette is expanding with 50 new, original shades that encompass contemporary trends and tastes. These colours, still as smooth and luminous as ever, offer an updated texture with firmer body to accommodate the requirements of 21st century artists.
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Sennelier Artist Quality Oil Paints - 40ml Greenish Umber 203 - S1 / 40ml
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This Bonnard Blue is a beautiful clear blue leaning slightly greenish. It is stronger than, say, cerulean blue, but not as strong as Prussian blue, and I love the hue. Highly recommended to add to your greener blues.
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I bought it to see if French paint was any different than American paint. It's different, oily, smooth. The color is more red than I expected. I will have to experiment with it to figure out how to use it, because it is different than the paint I am used to.
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I recently transitioned from artist grade acrylics to Sennelier's Fine Artists' Oils. My reluctance to utilize oils in the past was the strong smell of linseed based oils and the toxic/strong solvent smell of cleaning products. Sennelier's Fine Artists' Oils are manufactured with Safflower oil which has almost no perceivable smell and the ability to use their refined Safflower oil to thin paints and clean brushes/pallet after a session makes this an ideal choice for artists with allergies, sensitivity to strong oil smells or working in a small studio with limited air flow. The Sennelier Fine Oil Paints have a buttery feel when applied, allow excellent coverage and I like the satin finish when my work is dry. Most of all its a seamless excellent experience ordering ... MoreI recently transitioned from artist grade acrylics to Sennelier's Fine Artists' Oils. My reluctance to utilize oils in the past was the strong smell of linseed based oils and the toxic/strong solvent smell of cleaning products. Sennelier's Fine Artists' Oils are manufactured with Safflower oil which has almost no perceivable smell and the ability to use their refined Safflower oil to thin paints and clean brushes/pallet after a session makes this an ideal choice for artists with allergies, sensitivity to strong oil smells or working in a small studio with limited air flow. The Sennelier Fine Oil Paints have a buttery feel when applied, allow excellent coverage and I like the satin finish when my work is dry. Most of all its a seamless excellent experience ordering not only my paints from Dick Blick but also brushes, canvas, etc., everything that I have ever ordered arrives carefully packed with care and if there is any problems Blick's Customer Service is the best. #sweepstakes
| Variant | |
| color | Greenish Umber 203 - S1 |
| size | 40ml |
Sennelier Artist Quality Oil Paints - 40ml Greenish Umber 203 - S1 / 40ml
Delivery between 25–30 Mar $11.95
Sennelier : Artist Oil Colour : 40ml : Greenish Umber
Free 60-day returns
Sennelier Oil Paint S1 40ml, Greenish Umber - Professional Quality Pigment, Smooth Application, High Opacity - Ideal for Beginners and Experienced
Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!
This Bonnard Blue is a beautiful clear blue leaning slightly greenish. It is stronger than, say, cerulean blue, but not as strong as Prussian blue, and I love the hue. Highly recommended to add to your greener blues.
I bought it to see if French paint was any different than American paint. It's different, oily, smooth. The color is more red than I expected. I will have to experiment with it to figure out how to use it, because it is different than the paint I am used to.
I recently transitioned from artist grade acrylics to Sennelier's Fine Artists' Oils. My reluctance to utilize oils in the past was the strong smell of linseed based oils and the toxic/strong solvent smell of cleaning products. Sennelier's Fine Artists' Oils are manufactured with Safflower oil which has almost no perceivable smell and the ability to use their refined Safflower oil to thin paints and clean brushes/pallet after a session makes this an ideal choice for artists with allergies, sensitivity to strong oil smells or working in a small studio with limited air flow. The Sennelier Fine Oil Paints have a buttery feel when applied, allow excellent coverage and I like the satin finish when my work is dry. Most of all its a seamless excellent experience ordering ... MoreI recently transitioned from artist grade acrylics to Sennelier's Fine Artists' Oils. My reluctance to utilize oils in the past was the strong smell of linseed based oils and the toxic/strong solvent smell of cleaning products. Sennelier's Fine Artists' Oils are manufactured with Safflower oil which has almost no perceivable smell and the ability to use their refined Safflower oil to thin paints and clean brushes/pallet after a session makes this an ideal choice for artists with allergies, sensitivity to strong oil smells or working in a small studio with limited air flow. The Sennelier Fine Oil Paints have a buttery feel when applied, allow excellent coverage and I like the satin finish when my work is dry. Most of all its a seamless excellent experience ordering not only my paints from Dick Blick but also brushes, canvas, etc., everything that I have ever ordered arrives carefully packed with care and if there is any problems Blick's Customer Service is the best. #sweepstakes
Chinese Orange was recommended by a wonderful painter that teaches online, Kelli Folsom. When I ordered it I really wasn’t sure what it’s purpose would be on my palette. My initial response was disappointment. It is very transparent and I thought it would just be a darker version of Cadmium Orange. Then I realized its consistency lent itself more to tinting another paint mixture that needed warming. It’s yellowish tint can make a big difference in warming other color mixtures. Also, as always, Cheap Joe’s sent it quickly to me.
I really like the titanium white because it dries with a beautiful sheen. I guess I'm a sucker for shiny things, but if they have it already mixed with something to do this, then it makes it easier. Because they do have something like damar varnish, or maybe maroger in their paint, it also makes the darks a little darker, retaining the wet look more than other paints. Also, their paint dries slightly faster.
Sennelier is not one of the brands you hear the art stars using, and I don't know why. I tried their oil paint because their pastels are the best out there and not even comparable to any competition. I like an oil paint that is buttery, that doesn't resist the stroke, and Sennelier performs better for me than any other brand I've tried. It is like the pastels in that the application is so color-rich and smooth, when you use it you don't have to think about your materials or tools, you just concentrate on what you're trying to accomplish. It eliminates obstacles. Also, as a landscape painter, their "Greenish Umber" has become my go-to cold green. It is useful in all the places I would use Pthalo Green without having to compensate for the fact that Pthalo Green is too ... MoreSennelier is not one of the brands you hear the art stars using, and I don't know why. I tried their oil paint because their pastels are the best out there and not even comparable to any competition. I like an oil paint that is buttery, that doesn't resist the stroke, and Sennelier performs better for me than any other brand I've tried. It is like the pastels in that the application is so color-rich and smooth, when you use it you don't have to think about your materials or tools, you just concentrate on what you're trying to accomplish. It eliminates obstacles. Also, as a landscape painter, their "Greenish Umber" has become my go-to cold green. It is useful in all the places I would use Pthalo Green without having to compensate for the fact that Pthalo Green is too cold, too intense and garish. Greenish Umber is to Pthalo Green as Prussian Blue is to Pthalo Blue. A rich color that doesn't scream "color not found in nature". And the fact that the paint isn't stiff means I can use it without having to use medium and dealing with the resulting hot spots in the painting surface. Sennelier just prevents problems. And it's actually less expensive than some of the other brands that are more fashionable.
I generally am happy with Sennelier products, but their oil paints have very poor drying properties. I found this out the hard way as I realized that safflower oil is used in their production, rather than linseed oil. So if you don't mind your paint drying at a rate of about 2 to 3 times SLOWER than paints milled with linseed oil, I suppose you will like these paints. I did not. Sennelier explains that they use safflower oil to minimize the yellowing typically found in paints ground with linseed oil. My opinion is that the amount of so-called yellowing is minimal that I would rather have paints that dry well than put up with long waits for paint to dry. One could use alkyd mediums or add specific quantities of drying compounds to hasten the drying time of these ... MoreI generally am happy with Sennelier products, but their oil paints have very poor drying properties. I found this out the hard way as I realized that safflower oil is used in their production, rather than linseed oil. So if you don't mind your paint drying at a rate of about 2 to 3 times SLOWER than paints milled with linseed oil, I suppose you will like these paints. I did not. Sennelier explains that they use safflower oil to minimize the yellowing typically found in paints ground with linseed oil. My opinion is that the amount of so-called yellowing is minimal that I would rather have paints that dry well than put up with long waits for paint to dry. One could use alkyd mediums or add specific quantities of drying compounds to hasten the drying time of these safflower oil paints I suppose, but these are ingredients I do not wish to use.
This is the most luxurious paint I've ever used. Buttery and pigment packed. But, like stepping on the gas of a 12 cylinder Bentley, every time I squeeze a tube I think 'how much did that just cost?'That said, in use the only word I can think of to describe it is joyful. They do take some getting used to, many are quite subtile and they tend to mix a bit darker. For example, mixing their cad yellow light with magenta I'd expect a brighter red, but it skips red and goes orange right away. I've included an image comparing CYM pallet of Sennelier vs Grumbarcher cad lt, Grumbarcher Cyan and WN magenta (Sennelier is on the right). The Sennelier is mixed with their titanium white while the other is WN titanium white. I think you'll see that in general the "prosumer" ... MoreThis is the most luxurious paint I've ever used. Buttery and pigment packed. But, like stepping on the gas of a 12 cylinder Bentley, every time I squeeze a tube I think 'how much did that just cost?'That said, in use the only word I can think of to describe it is joyful. They do take some getting used to, many are quite subtile and they tend to mix a bit darker. For example, mixing their cad yellow light with magenta I'd expect a brighter red, but it skips red and goes orange right away. I've included an image comparing CYM pallet of Sennelier vs Grumbarcher cad lt, Grumbarcher Cyan and WN magenta (Sennelier is on the right). The Sennelier is mixed with their titanium white while the other is WN titanium white. I think you'll see that in general the "prosumer" colors pop a bit more, while the Sennelier tends toward earthy.Both have a place. Sometimes you need to drive the kids to school in a Honda, sometimes you want to cruse the French countryside in a $150,000 Bentley.
I bought this to see how a French brand compares to an American brand. It is very different. It is oilier, very smooth, smells a bit like solvent. I kind of like it. But, I am just a hobbyist. I feel that I would need some lessons to learn how to use this kind of paint.I bought Raw Umber. It looks a lot more like Raw Sienna. I had to check the tube to make sure that I had really received a tube that says Raw Umber on the label. Maybe Europeans use different names.
As beautiful as this color is, the paint itself was not like Sennelier smell.It is a strong strange smell and I will not use it. Sorry. This color may bethe problem. Not sure.
| Variant | |
| color | Greenish Umber 203 - S1 |
| size | 40ml |
