Precision Oil Paints Made One Color at a Time
Tusc & Pine Artists' Oil Paints are developed one color at a time with a focus on performance and pigment integrity. Handcrafted in small batches in North Carolina, each paint is mixed and milled to highlight the individual character of its pigment. A computer-controlled triple roller mill is used to create a consistent texture and uniform dispersion across the entire line.
Formulated with a high pigment load and no unnecessary additives, these oils offer strong color, smooth handling, and dependable lightfastness. The alkali refined linseed oil binder provides a creamy consistency while helping reduce yellowing over time. With carefully sourced pigments and attention to detail at every stage of production, Tusc & Pine paints are built for serious studio work across a range of subjects and techniques.
Key Features
- Small batch oil paints made in North Carolina
- Triple roller milled for consistent texture and dispersion
- High pigment concentration with minimal additives
- Creamy consistency and strong lightfastness
- Alkali refined linseed oil binder for stability
- Hand-painted labels reflect the true color inside
Perfect For
- Professional and dedicated oil painters
- Plein air and alla prima techniques
- Landscapes, portraits, and natural subjects
- Glazing and layered painting methods
- Traditional and contemporary oil painting approaches
- Use with StudioSolv in modern studio environments
What sets Tusc and Pine oil paints apart from other brands?
Tusc and Pine oil paints are crafted in small batches using premium, finely milled pigments and cold-pressed linseed oil. Our focus is on purity, permanence, and painterly richness—each tube is made to deliver exceptional color fidelity and buttery consistency.
Are your oil paints lightfast and archival?
Yes. Every pigment we use is tested for lightfastness and permanence. Tusc and Pine paints are designed to retain their vibrancy and integrity over time, making them suitable for gallery work and long-term collections.
Can I use your paints for both traditional and contemporary techniques?
Absolutely. Whether you're working alla prima, glazing, or building heavy impasto textures, our oil paints offer versatility, ideal viscosity, and exceptional blending ability to support a wide range of painting styles.
Do you offer solvent-free or eco-conscious options?
While our paints use traditional linseed oil bases for maximum performance, we encourage safe studio practices and offer guidance for solvent-free painting setups using compatible mediums like walnut oil or eco-friendly brush cleaners.
Where are Tusc and Pine paints made?
Our paints are handmade in the USA, where we oversee every step of production—from pigment sourcing to packaging—to ensure quality and consistency worthy of your canvas.
