1980 Mars Black

Mars Black is slightly warm in its tint, this leanest (more matte) black dries more quickly than Ivory Black. Though not as black as Ivory Black, Mars Black has approximately three times the tinting strength and is very opaque. Cool in its masstone and strong, Mars Black is often the choice of the Neo-Expressionists and others who want to make black opaque marks in thick wet paintings.

About Gamblin 1980 Oil Color

Gamblin 1980 Oil Colors are made with the same dedication and pure pigments that go into our Artist’s Oils. In addition, we use the same process of mixing, milling, filling, and hand labeling. 1980 Oil Colors are formulated with pure pigments, the finest refined linseed oil and marble dust (calcium carbonate). 

With 1980 Oil Colors, artists experience colors that are true, without homogenized texture or muddy color mixtures. Our approach of using traditional raw materials and manufacturing processes ensures that artists experience the luscious working properties that they expect from their oil colors.

About This Color

Series 1
Opaque
Vehicle: Alkali refined linseed oil