Artisanal Oils Crafted for Museum-Worthy Masterpieces

Williamsburg Handmade Oil Colors are created with a reverence for tradition and an uncompromising commitment to quality. Each batch is carefully handmade in the U.S.A. using pure, alkali-refined linseed oil and the highest-quality pigments, ground specifically to enhance the unique character of each color. Some hues naturally retain a slight grit, while others are milled to a velvety smoothness—every texture tailored to the needs of the pigment. With no more than five gallons produced at a time, every step of the process is meticulously controlled, hand-measured, and evaluated to ensure exceptional performance and depth.

Used by some of the world’s most respected artists, Williamsburg oils have been featured in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, MoMA, the National Gallery of Art, and the Beaubourg. Renowned for their dense, buttery consistency and pigment-rich formulation, these paints are favored by those who appreciate the qualities found in Old Masters materials—yet demand the durability and precision needed for contemporary practice. Whether you're building expressive brushwork or glazing in thin, luminous layers, these handmade colors deliver museum-level results.

Key Features

• Handmade, professional-grade oil paints
• Pigment-rich with a dense, buttery texture
• Ground to bring out the unique qualities of each pigment
• Produced in small batches for quality control
• Made in the U.S.A. with Old World craftsmanship

Perfect For

• Professional oil painters and fine art conservators
• Students and amateurs seeking exceptional materials
• Artists inspired by traditional techniques and tools
• Creating rich, expressive, museum-quality artwork
• Enthusiasts of handmade, historically grounded oil colors