(Price/TU)Gamblin G2682 Oil Color 150ml Transparent Earth Red

This used to be my favorite color until I realized it wasn't the color I liked, but the Cobalt. Cobalt just works. Plus, there are few blues that are light that are also a pure single pigment (not mixtures). Using teal is a great way to lighten your colors assuming you still want to use blue and not yellow or whites. Whites are great, but will create a chalk look to your art. Cobalt teal, or yellows will not do that. I like to assume that whites are not a color, but have special properties. As for Gamblin, they are a trustworthy company. I just wish they would make their caps larger like Winsor Newton do. Still, five stars on their paints. I have been using them for over 20 years. I will say one thing... unless you intend on using all of it in a couple months, avoid the cans and spend extra on the 150 ml tubes. It may seem like you are saving with the cans, but the paint will eventually dry. I know this because I used to buy the cans. Stick with the tubes unless you use paint quickly in mass.

For those who work with Gamblin paints you're already aware of the great quality for both students and professional painters. For those wanting to try Gamblin out for their first time I highly recommend them. Their paints have great pigmentation and no unnecessary fillers or additives. These definitely rank among the top high quality paint brands to work with, most of my paints are Gamblin and I don't see that changing anytime soon.