Water miscible oil paint

Water miscible (or water soluable) oil paint sounds like a contradiction in terms.

They are oil paints which are designed to be thinned and cleaned up with water, rather than having to use harsh chemicals such as turpentine.

There are several manufacturers producing water miscible oil paint, including:

• Grumbacher — "Max Artists' Oil Colors", produced using alkali-refined linseed oil or sunflower oils.
• HK Holbein — "Duo Aqua Oil", produced using an activator which alters the structure of the linseed oil.
• Windsor & Newton — "Artisan Water Mixable Oil Color", produced using modified linseed and safflower oil.
• Royal Talens — "Van Gogh H2Oil", produced using a quick-drying, odorless vegetable oil.

In the interests of further reducing the toxicity of their lines, Royal Talens and Holbein have decided not to produce paints using such traditional substances as cadmium and other heavy metals.