Behind The Canvas - S1E4 - Gamblin Artists Colors

Every day at Gamblin Artist Colors sees the birth of magic contained inside a small aluminum tube. Transforming raw materials into luscious buttery paint, this small family of paint makers takes their craft seriously for their passion and work will eventually evolve into the next great painting, one that will have the power to affect within each of us the most powerful emotions in the way only art can.
In this episode we travel to Portland, Oregon to see how simple raw materials are turned into some of the greatest paints on the planet.
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[@notthatseanbean]

This is the bougiest "How It's Made" ever. I love it.

[@hollieknox3175]

LOL! It absolutely is!

[@suepatrick3705]

Thank you so much Julian this series is absolutely fantastic !!! I’m in my 60s and I did not have the advantage of the Internet so young people should really appreciate having this being presented at their fingertips. The information was not readily available for me growing up so this information in the series would’ve changed my life.

[@AcornFox7]

Me too! Same era as you, agree 100%!

[@Christins8818]

so true. I am very very thankful for these opportunities and for you Julien for letting us see all this ❤

[@theregfan40]

For me as a child watching Mr. Rogers use Picture Picture to show us how crayons were made had me mesmerized. Now to watch Julian show us the fine craftsmanship in Gamblin fine art products 😍. I heard my mind expand a few millimeters and all I can think to say is, Thank you Julian. 😊❤😊

[@joeb4142]

We’re really blessed to have readily available the knowledge, skill and experience of experts in an endless number of disciplines. Also very helpful are the amateurs who make mistakes so we don’t have to and take us along on their journey of learning. 🫶🏻

[@useruseruseruser424]

I know the views aren't as high on these videos as the others but please do not stop creating series like this! Its such a perfect way to start my mornings - learning something new through someone so masterful yet equally humble. Thank you!

[@rinna3719]

You know, in this age of scammers and scummy business practice and planned obsolence... it's real nice to see there's still companies out there that do things properly. I was especially happy about the river restoration and making paint from the pollution. Beautiful.

[@gregpenismith1248]

Almost like this was all just an elaborate ad for this paint company.

[@AzaTht]

7:56 "Safety glasses required in this area" 😹

[@armelind]

All over the building are those signs and I saw no one wearing them, which is BAD. I have an old classic 1960s truck I inherited from my father, which means, I am an amateur mechanic. I never do anything or let my child help me without gloves and eye protection. There is no excuse to being lackadaisical towards safety.

[@IFGchannel931]

A suboptimal way to get blue eyes

[@AzaTht]

To be fair, the sign doesn't say they are required to wear them. @@armelind

[@Divertedflight]

This is much safer than an older video I saw of the Old Holland oils factory. This worker was putting mixed globs of oil paint on the rolls WITH HIS HANDS. I couldn't believe they'd do that, let alone put it out on a promotional video.

[@armelind]

@@AzaTht haha true.

[@RanmaSyaoranSaotome]

Imagine if every company had the same ethos to creating a quality product as Gamblin did.

[@aaronnatera3685]

Even Taco Bell??? 😄

[@obi-wankenobi9871]

Not everyting needs to be or even should be masterfully made. As good as necessary, not as good as possible.

[@RichTapestry]

@@obi-wankenobi9871 "As good as necessary" sometimes get us planned obsolescence though, when maximising proft at all costs is seen as necessary, but the product being good is not.

[@blaisetruesdell9924]

You want to spend $40 on a taco at taco bell?

[@xman6717]

Lol...good one!!😂​@blaisetruesdell9924

[@IanZainea1990]

I can't tell you how much I appreciate that you focus on the workers and not just the owners. Really important to see, more than you may realize. Thank you!

[@KilgoreTrout4343]

As a Pacific Northwest painter and a user of Gamblin products I greatly appreciate this behind-the-scenes tour. The paints are by far the best of any produced in the Americas, and possibly the world. Thank you for this new series.

[@connieroose8210]

Excellent program!

[@joeb4142]

That’s great to hear!

[@alexandra_sa_lazer]

I’m totally loving this series! Thank you, Julian!

[@1Avatar]

I agree. Instead of behind the canvas, it is the artists behind artist

[@karenvilleda888]

I have always loved the show called ‘how it’s made’ and this series takes it to the next level. I have always wondered how paints were made back in the day. This is a wonder for me as i walk through art galleries. Many thanks.

[@alexandra_sa_lazer]

@@1Avatar beautifully said!

[@danieIIemydear]

The is like the grown up version of the (best) episode of Mister Roger's Neighborhood when they show the yellow crayon being made. Lol!

[@elliotcooley2141]

finally found someone who remembers that episode! sparked my love for "how its made" type shows lol

[@gregpenismith1248]

This is more like the Anthony Bourdain ads for scotch.

[@kimberly_erin]

I was thinking the same thing. That is my favorite episode of any show ever.

[@wildflower1397]

Picture Picture! I love it when we took a field trip through Picture Picture as a kid in the 70's. It was just like watching TV at home, but somehow magical.

[@StormEngineer]

Fun fact: There is a windmill in the Netherlands called De Kat (The Cat) which grinds classic natural pigments just like hundreds of years ago. And you can visit as well as buy pigments from them!

[@shadowdancer8572]

Thank you for the information! One of the places I need to visit🤗

[@TheCouncil-zg4vp]

So glad to hear you talk about TruePigments and the line of Reclaimed Earth Colors! A small correction, currently they're processing iron oxide out of Sunday Creek in Appalachian Southeast Ohio, not the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. I've loved and supported this project ever since learning about it at a conference in 2021. I'd love to see you sit down and talk with these folks for an episode!

[@rachelpieters784]

That would be an awesome episode!

[@rachelpieters784]

Also, the Torrit Grey that's made from the pigments gathered from their factory vent filters. That would be great to see that process in that episode as well. :)

[@danameyer2156]

As a beginner painter on the other side of the world, who just spent decent money on some Gamblin tubes and varnish, this makes me feel very satisfied about my purchase.

[@PerkBuilders]

I’ve been using Gamblin oils since 2002! Only in the last eight years did I find out they’re made in my hometown (🤦‍♂️) when I sent an email with a few questions. I couldn’t believe how quickly and informatively they answered my questions. That service is unmatched and the quality of the paint is unmatched as well. Awesome tour! Thank you.

[@TheRangerBob]

Outstanding, again. Consider making this Behind the Canvas series available to universities that have a fine arts offering.

[@madeleine363]

They can watch it here

[@real_mereghost]

Julian is smiling like a kid on a toy store during the entire video.

[@GreenAppelPie]

Seeing the product being produced with a 'traveler' is a good sign of quality control.

[@Kaalokalawaia]

I never realized how small Gamblin was and that it was family-owned. I do love their paints.

[@Digitalhunny]

Now THIS is how a fantastic company gets all types of brand new business! He knows his stuff BUYT, he truly believes in what he's doing. Oh plus, he's a local, homegrown legacy business too? What else could you possible want in your painting products?? Worth the cost if the quality is top tier!

[@0cer0]

Julian, I had tears of joy in my eyes at the end of this episode. It makes me happy that something like this still exists: Craftsmanship, dedication to the cause, a sense of responsibility, love for what you do. You are an ambassador of beauty in this world, which so desperately needs beauty and devotion. Thank you.

[@gregpenismith1248]

So you really responded to this viral advertising.

[@0cer0]

@@gregpenismith1248 That‘s what I did.

[@danaondrackova3431]

The sheer thinking about "what will happen if we take these oils and these colours, mix it together in this speed, time and pressure and see what happens" and they mastered it to the minute.. amazing

[@TheNinjaKiwi1]

Ooh! A new Baumgartner video!!!!!!! Best part of my Monday!

[@joswearingen3507]

If there isn’t some kind of Emmy or Academy Award for KZbin content, there needs to be. You’d win. Excellent as always.

[@Jj85741]

Not anywhere in the art world (I’m a healthcare worker) but anything Julian does is captivating. This series is top notch, needs to be on Netflix. Thank you Julian for opening your eyes to your beautiful world.

[@crashmancer]

Among the many gifts that the Industrial Revolution and scientific chemistry gave us: paints in every color we want, consistent, stable, safe, affordable whenever we want them. They’ve become so commonplace that it’s easy to forget the centuries of science that got us here. They’re a fascinating story too.

[@sjbj18463]

This series is so fascinating i never knew that so many complex arts went into Art. - Thankyou for being my Teacher.

[@joeb4142]

The arts of art 😊

[@franpatzcraig6713]

Fascinating! Thank you so much, Julian and Gamblin, for the tour.

[@gigaherz_]

It is rare that I enjoy what is in essence an advertisement as much as I have enjoyed the videos in this series so far.

[@clairekurdelak2913]

The people in this company clearly understand and care about art, not just their science or their business. Inspiring.

[@drskelebone]

I was not expecting the technology used by my friends at Giant National Laboratory to track multi-million dollar equipment would be identical to what This Paint Company uses, but here I am.

[@lefterismplanas4977]

I've gotta say that, beeing used to the quality of your restoration videos, I mever expected that you would be able to reach such a high quality in a completely different type of video. I am supper happy to have been proven wrong! And complement you for these masterpiece documentaries. You're truly briliant, and continue to be an inspiration

[@nicolemcmahon7064]

"Safety glasses required in this area" - neither of them have safety glasses on 😂

[@TheAlkhemiaStudio]

If not mandatory, maybe requested by the camera crew as to not make reflections or to better show their expressions

[@coreySLC]

Thank you for allowing us behind the curtain! It is important to remember you get what you pay for and in the case of Gamblin, you are getting the very best.

[@kenthomas1109]

When you announced you were going to be stepping out of the studio, I was initially sad, already filling with a sense of mourning. This series, however, is delightful. Your experience, your passion, and your insights are the catalyst that help these individuals and companies bring out their passions and their stories. I had no idea. Thank you, Julian. I’m so enriched by what you do, and am enthralled by how you do it.

[@nancyboss7599]

Now I like my Gamblin paints even more.❤

[@karenneill9109]

I’ve been looking at some new watercolours, flip flopping between gamblin and Daniel smith…

[@gregpenismith1248]

This seems like a blatant commercial.

[@ThomCote88]

This is my Midwesterner showing but the Reclaimed Paints line was the highlight of the video for me. Definitely going to learn more about them!

[@lawrenceking192]

This one reminds me of my days working at a cosmetics company. Milling makeup, matching colors, and the occasional pigment incident.

[@86fifty]

16:34 - ohhhh, this story made me CRY, like, legit tear up! I live near OSU now, and went to college near a polluted river that our Environmental Club went to visit one day on a hike. I dearly, dearly wish I had the qualifications necessary to join that team in that field, helping to filter the dirty water. I can just imagine that projects like these are very limited-time-only sorts of things. There's just not many CUSTOMERS to SELL the reclaimed pigments to! So I'm very glad to see this company does have a need for that.

[@andrupine6400]

Thank you showing different sides of a painting.

[@iijel0e]

i could watch these guys make paint ALL DAY

[@joeb4142]

Lately I’ve been watching extended vids of rain and snowstorms for relaxation and sleep. Maybe you’ve just thought up a new sub genre! 😊

[@CenturyHomeProject]

Your channel is one of my most favorite channels on KZbin. I’m glad you’re doing this behind the scenes. I have a question for you. What do you know about cleaning lithographs and prints?

[@fuzzyelectron]

This is awesome. Gamblin oils are my go-to when I paint with oil. I've tried a few other brands, but Gamblin is the only brand I've not had issues with. Now I know why. I never knew is was such a small company family run company. I thought it was just another large corp. factory. Super interesting to see how their paint is made, and to "meet" the very same people who mixed, filled, and packaged the paint I use almost daily. Thank you, Julian

[@maisiefreeman8597]

So glad you were able to show us the inner workings of Gamblin - I love their paints, and it's so nice to see the process behind making them.

[@negotiableaffections]

Thanks to you, Julian and the folks at Gamblin for the wonderful insight into modern pigment. Worth a good share I reckon. Cheers.

[@Shooshoobella7]

What an amazing company and what a fascinating look into what they do. I love that Julian is so respectful of every artisan he meets and gives them all the credit they deserve. Another stellar video in the series!

[@serenity6415]

I can't get enough of color. My senses are my addiction. I love how so many of these pigments are made from stones and minerals - the earth itself. I've always wondered how these pigments are made and what they are.

[@phase1geo]

Love the Behind the Canvas series!

[@debmacie1612]

This was so interesting. Thank you, and thank you to Gamblin for allowing us in. I’ve always used acrylic paints. But looking at those buttery smooth and silky oil paints I have a strong desire to give them a try.

[@fynbo1007]

Thank you for sharing your story behind the canvases. God bless you and your family.

[@thepagan5432]

Damn clever paint on the "Safety Gasses MUST Be Worn" signs. We can see it, but those there working under and next to the signs can't. Very interesting post, I've seen printing inks being made but the range of paints is vast. I'd love to see the process from the origin to the finished product. Thank you Julian, be safe and well 👍

[@jmchau]

It's always interesting learning new things about my city.

[@Habitarse]

It‘s so good to be able to appreciate more this incredible handwork and precision with such materials. That‘s what I love in the manual labor is the love put by the ones producing them.

[@joeb4142]

Julian exemplifies this and it’s really so cool that he’s introducing us to new trades and people within that niche who share his values.

[@kjmav10135]

Aannnnddd this helps me appreciate why paint costs so much!

[@darilynkrupp6309]

Brilliant series! The diverse subjects you cover combined with excellent production values means I learn a lot while enjoying the beauty in each episode. Thank you!

[@heathermakesart]

I absolutely love Gamblin paints, and Gamvar and Gamsol as well 🥰 What a treat it is to see the people behind the paints that bring me so much joy and allow me to express myself

[@annathiika5755]

Gamblin is one of my oil lines, they’re fantastic quality, *consistant* and so accessible for artists

[@parkermae]

this might be the most visual satisfying episode so far! and I really appreciate that this company is cleaning up a polluted river!

[@davidpaulgriffin]

I've been enjoying this series of videos, but this one really hits home for me. I've been using Gamblin oil colors for years because of their quality and consistency. Seeing their commitment to their craft makes me appreciate them even more.

[@Pepa14pig]

I would watch these even if they were an hour longer! Such an amazing series, well done Julien and team!

[@f.b.jeffers0n]

As a colourblind person, this blows my mind... It's pretty much perfect pitch for a different medium!

[@ggmax2958]

I love this series, can't wait for the next one.

[@jmleeinla4025]

Oh man Julian, these journeys into the artists world are so fascinating. I’m loving seeing these stories of expertise. I find myself saying “what’s next!” at the end of every episode. Thank you for bringing us along into your world.

[@juliastrzyga2274]

This is absolutely fascinating! I am so glad I can learn all kind of new things from your series. Thank you, Julian.

[@sandraraituma]

Yay, another one of your videos from these series! Already know it will be amazing, can't wait to watch it!

[@annihull6373]

Thank you for doing this series. I am enjoying it immensely, even still I'm also looking forward to the next restoration. Blessings

[@triconcert]

So happy you did this Julian! Thanks for the tour.

[@evil.Cupcake]

I love this series a lot! Watching people be passionate about what they do, and sharing their stories with the Internet.

[@lolapage1105]

This was so cool! I love seeing how things are made. I paint, and never really thought about what went into making the colours I use. I will feel a little more reverent when putting paint on my palette. Thank you for showing us the behind the scenes of the art world. 🥰

[@lisajahn6839]

Excellent episode!!! Thank you all very much! Be well, stay safe all. 😊😎👍🥰💖

[@shadowdancer8572]

I never knew they still make these colors by hand! I was sure, that there is only these big machines who make the paint from the beginning to the end. Wonderful to see this!

[@joereedmusic9853]

I had no idea about what it takes to make oil paints. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@Stanwich2781]

This is such a amazing world to get a glimpse into. Every video sends me down KZbin rabbitholes. Thank you for this.

[@hannahstraining7476]

It's wonderful to see that companies like this still exist. I was surprised by how small the batch sizes are, always a sign of quality. I'm not a painter, but I do live in Oregon and will stop in at my local art supply store and look for this paint.

[@divinechild16]

I love Gamblin paints. Their watercolour and acrylic paints are my favourite to use for all my paintings.

[@davidmontgomery1016]

I'm not an artist (can't even draw a decent stick figure) but that was very interesting. I have looked at the use of this type of paint for outdoor woodwork as it was used in the first half of the 1900s. Thanks for putting this out.

[@lockwell4298]

Squishing some specific small worms to get the tiniest bit of purple should have made the opening monologue about how funkily we got color through history 😂

[@josephinemonahan915]

Thank you Julian,...that was brilliant......Lapis Lazuli wasn’t mentioned....it deserves a programme for itself😁.....it was being mined in Afghanistan in the 7th Millennium B.C......arrived in Europe in the Middle Ages...was highly prized by the Renaissance artists...you can see that the veil of the Virgin Mary was painted in that colour...anyway I just love it🤩

[@slingingblueberries5714]

This is my favorite episode yet from this series! Right down to the very source. Really interesting about the new carbon-based pthalos and such vs the age old elemental ones.

[@paulgee4336]

You're really outdoing yourself with these videos. Thank you.

[@samanthadean1083]

Another awesome episode!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@jezierna]

How interesting!!! I thought that nothing can be as good as watching restorationas. Well This series is as much good and fascinating. Thank you!

[@Reb0rta]

Everytime i get your notification the day gets immediately better 😍 one of the best KZbin channels!

[@BleachDemon707]

Says a bot account 🙄 Sychophant, much? 🙄

[@rosenberger671]

Thank you for this series. It is equally fascinating and educational.

[@synthiamcbride7194]

I am thoroughly enjoying your "field trips"! Thank you so much.

[@kaerulescens]

I’m going to go to back to school one day and you’ve always given the language I feel is invaluable to art banter! Thank you Julian!

[@chrisduncan6600]

I have loved watched every single one of your videos that highlight your exceptional talent and expertise. I love that you’re taking time away from your work to give credit and recognition to the other talented people behind the scenes. I respect you even more because of it.

[@wandapease-gi8yo]

I live in Portland (that hill you saw in the overview is a park and an extinct volcanic vent, we think). Further into Eastern Portland is the Dormant Volcano. I didn’t know Gamblin paints was here! Beautiful.

[@Rosarium2007]

The hill with the park is Mount Tabor.

[@bellarellai]

this series is absolutely incredible and has taught me so much !! thank you !!

[@craftspagan]

I enjoy the How-To, How-It's-Made videos as much or more so as the restoration videos. Plus, it's good to see you in my neck of the Pacific North West.

[@oliverkreuzahler6444]

I love this series. It's so infomative and interesting. Thank you.

[@ThomasMorris-hb3py]

Its a science all on its own, but one in which you don't go to University for and learn from books. Just ordinary people from the street, who learn their craft over time by having hands on, then passing that knowledge on to the next generation.............There are so many things you just can't learn from books Another wonderful episode......thank you!

[@mags8014]

Fascinating. It’s so interesting to watch such dedicated experts making an amazing product. Thank you for this excellent series.

[@jeanawagner]

I love this series. This one is so far my favorite. Just seeing all of those gorgeous colors is a treat. Thank you!

[@geefull]

Thank you, pigments and their history are fascinating.

[@gurinapsait8602]

I have seen the name Gamblin in art stores but I didn't know it was made in Portland.. (I live in Portland).. I'm so enjoying these videos.. As an artist it makes me feel smarter and more informed..

[@michellem3050]

Super interesting! I love the buttery textures of the paint. Thanks for showing us how it is made.

[@pchabanowich]

Thank you for this wonderful visit.

[@rbeehner2]

I am really enjoying and learning from Julian''s new introductions to materials and processes. I would have like to seen the production process of Chalk as well. Thank you Julian, Thank You Gamblin.

[@sheilacasper2030]

Its incredible to me that each color remains the same, year after year.

[@TomSramekJr]

Only 30 minutes from my house! Glad you were in the PNW, Julian! Hope you enjoyed a cup of coffee or a beer while you were here! 😊

[@Rosarium2007]

And right behind my dentist’s office.