Lead White vs Titanium White Oil Paint

[@NikitaCoulombe]

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: PW1 vs PW6 0:08 - Gamblin Titanium White 0:36 - Michael Harding Titanium White 1:14 - Rublev Lead-Titanium White 1:47 - Michael Harding Foundation White 2:21 - Michael Harding Cremnitz White 3:10 - Overview of all paints Note: Rublev's Titanium White and Lead White No. 1 have since been added, view a PDF of the paint chart here: www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2kpg8lhprc1nb6oqit29x/Lead-White-vs-Titanium-White-Paint-Chart.pdf?rlkey=jwdnema1sfexfn55sysx0ba9o&e=1&dl=0

[@jimi5037]

One of the things I love about cremnitz white is how it doesn't overpower colors but makes colors look so vibrant and beautifully saturated.

[@NikitaCoulombe]

@@jimi5037 yes! And thank you for saying this. I’ve heard portrait artists make similar remarks. I tested it in landscape painting and found it didn’t reduce the vibrancy of other colors the same way titanium white does.

[@amberblyledge7859]

I was interested in the difference of color. Facinating!

[@NikitaCoulombe]

Same here! Did you have a favorite?

[@douglaschandler199]

This is really awesome info (speaking for myself) I love doing black & white paintings of Great White Sharks. So finding a strong white would definitely transition my work. Thank you Nikita.

[@donjames7029]

Great information, thanks!

[@NikitaCoulombe]

Glad it was helpful, thanks, DJ!

[@ms.rocketscience4924]

This is super helpful! Thank you!

[@NikitaCoulombe]

Glad it’s helpful!

[@danielfernandeznungaray8996]

Gracias por la ofrecer la comparación de tus materiales

[@NikitaCoulombe]

¡Mi placer!

[@هومارةاصلية]

Or just use zinc white, they work the same

[@NikitaCoulombe]

@@هومارةاصلية research suggests Zinc White (pigment PW4) is prone to delamination and cracking over time. Further information on Zinc White's issues can be found here: www.naturalpigments.com/artist-materials/zinc-white-oil-paint-color