Artist Grade Water Soluble Oil Paint for Versatile and Brilliant Results

Holbein DUO Aqua Oil Color brings you the rich, vibrant quality of traditional oils—without the mess. These professional-grade water soluble oil paints are crafted with the same high-performance, lightfast pigments found in traditional oils, but with a unique twist: they can be thinned and cleaned up using just water and soap.

Thanks to an innovative surfactant added to the linseed oil, DUO Aqua blends the feel of classic oils with modern convenience. The line is also compatible with a wide range of media, including traditional oils, acrylics, gouache, and watercolors. Whether you’re an experienced painter, instructor, or printmaker, DUO Aqua delivers flexibility, exceptional color, and easy cleanup—making it an ideal choice for studios and classrooms alike.

Key Features

• Richly pigmented, lightfast, and archival quality
• Thins with water and cleans up with soap and water
• Dries to the touch in as little as 24 hours
• Compatible with oil, acrylic, gouache, and watercolor media
• Part of a complete line of water soluble oil mediums

Perfect For

• Professional artists seeking flexibility without sacrificing quality
• Teachers and students who want solvent-free oil painting
• Classroom or studio use with easy cleanup
• Printmakers needing a reliable, richly pigmented ink
• Mixed media artists blending traditional and modern materials