Art Spectrum Studio Blend Oil Paints, Formerly Art Prism
New name, fresh packaging, same familiar place on the palette. Art Spectrum Studio Blend Oil Paints are the newly named range previously known as Art Prism Oil Colours. So, if you’ve been searching for your trusty Art Prism oil paints and wondering where they’ve wandered off to, you’re in exactly the right place.
Made in Australia by Art Spectrum, Studio Blend is a versatile and affordable range of traditional oil paints created for students, beginners, teachers, hobby artists and busy studios. The colours have a smooth, buttery consistency that is easy to control, blend and mix, making them ideal for learning oil painting, practising techniques, creating colour studies and tackling larger works without treating every squeeze of the tube like liquid gold.
Affordable Australian-Made Oil Paint for Everyday Painting
Art Spectrum Studio Blend Oil Paints offer a balanced palette of lightfast colours at an accessible price. The range includes useful primaries, earth colours, mixing staples and popular hues for landscapes, portraits, still life, abstract painting and general studio work.
The colours are made using the same traditional manufacturing methods as Art Spectrum’s professional oil paints, with modern pigment alternatives used in selected colours to help keep the range affordable. The result is a dependable studio oil paint with smooth handling, clean colour mixing and a satisfyingly buttery texture.
Studio Blend colours can be mixed and used with Art Spectrum Finest Artists’ Oil Colours, allowing artists to build an affordable everyday palette and introduce professional colours where greater pigment strength or a particular traditional pigment is required. You can also explore our complete range of oil paints to compare colours, ranges and brands.
Why Choose Art Spectrum Studio Blend Oil Paints?
- Formerly known as Art Prism Oil Colours
- Made in Australia by Art Spectrum
- Smooth, buttery consistency
- Lightfast colours for lasting artwork
- Balanced colours designed for clean mixing
- Accessible pricing for regular studio use
- Available in individual 40ml and 150ml tubes
- Available in six-colour and nine-colour sets
- Suitable for beginners, students, teachers and experienced artists
- Compatible with Art Spectrum professional oil colours, mediums and varnishes
- Ideal for practice, colour studies, underpainting and finished artwork
Who Are Studio Blend Oil Paints For?
Studio Blend is a particularly good choice if you’re starting oil painting, building your first palette or simply want a reliable paint for everyday studio use. Art teachers and workshop facilitators will appreciate the consistent handling and accessible price, while experienced painters can use Studio Blend for underpaintings, studies, large paintings and all those gloriously messy experiments that may or may not become genius.
New to oils? Our complete beginner’s guide to oil painting explains what you need to get started, including paints, brushes, surfaces and mediums.
Use Studio Blend Oil Paints on properly prepared canvas, canvas panels, linen, oil painting paper or primed wooden panels. They can be applied directly from the tube or combined with suitable painting mediums to adjust their flow, transparency, texture and drying time.
Choose 40ml Tubes, 150ml Tubes or Studio Blend Oil Paint Sets
Art Spectrum Studio Blend Oil Paints are available in individual 40ml and 150ml tubes, plus six-colour and nine-colour sets. The 40ml tubes are ideal for building a palette, trying new colours and replacing everyday favourites. The larger 150ml tubes are a smart choice for frequently used colours, generous mixing, large-scale paintings and studios that go through paint faster than clean rags.
The Studio Blend Oil Paint Sets provide a ready-made selection of useful 40ml colours for beginners, students, gifts, classes and artists starting a fresh oil painting kit. Choose a set to get painting sooner, then add individual tubes as you discover which colours earn permanent residency on your palette.
Frequently Asked Questions About Art Spectrum Studio Blend Oil Paints
Is Art Spectrum Studio Blend the new name for Art Prism Oil Paint?
Yes. Art Spectrum Studio Blend is the new name and packaging for the oil paint range previously known as Art Prism. If you previously purchased Art Prism Oil Colours, look for Art Spectrum Studio Blend when replacing or adding colours to your palette.
Has Art Prism Oil Paint been discontinued?
The Art Prism name and packaging are being replaced by Art Spectrum Studio Blend. The range has not simply vanished into the studio cupboard. Artists looking for Art Prism Oil Paint should now shop under the Studio Blend name.
Where are Art Spectrum Studio Blend Oil Paints made?
Art Spectrum Studio Blend Oil Paints are made in Australia by Art Spectrum, an Australian manufacturer of artist paints and materials.
Are Studio Blend Oil Paints suitable for beginners?
Yes. Their smooth consistency, balanced colour range and accessible price make Studio Blend Oil Paints a strong choice for beginners and students learning colour mixing, blending, layering and other traditional oil painting techniques.
Are Studio Blend Oil Paints only for students?
No. Studio Blend is suitable for students, hobby artists, teachers and experienced painters. Professional artists may use the range for studies, underpainting, workshops, large paintings and regular studio practice where an affordable, dependable oil paint is useful.
What is the difference between Studio Blend and Art Spectrum professional oil paint?
Studio Blend is Art Spectrum’s more affordable studio range. Selected colours use modern pigment alternatives to provide familiar hues at a consistent price. Art Spectrum Finest Artists’ Oil Colours are the professional range and generally offer greater pigment strength plus a wider selection of traditional and specialist pigments.
Can Studio Blend be mixed with Art Spectrum professional oil paints?
Yes. Art Spectrum Studio Blend Oil Paints can be mixed and used with Art Spectrum Finest Artists’ Oil Colours. This makes it easy to begin with an affordable Studio Blend palette and add professional colours as your painting practice develops.
Can I use Art Spectrum mediums with Studio Blend Oil Paints?
Yes. Studio Blend Oil Paints can be used with compatible Art Spectrum oil painting mediums and varnishes. Our guide to oil painting mediums explains solvents, oils, drying mediums and varnishes, plus when to use each one.
Are Art Spectrum Studio Blend Oil Paints lightfast?
Yes. Art Spectrum describes the colours in its studio oil range as lightfast. Lightfastness refers to a pigment’s resistance to fading when artwork is displayed under normal conditions.
What surfaces can I use with Studio Blend Oil Paints?
Use Studio Blend Oil Paints on a properly prepared surface such as primed canvas, linen, canvas panels, oil painting paper or a sealed and primed wooden painting panel. Oil paint should not be applied directly to unprepared absorbent surfaces.
What sizes do Art Spectrum Studio Blend Oil Paints come in?
Art Spectrum Studio Blend Oil Paints are available in individual 40ml and 150ml tubes. The 40ml size is practical for building a varied palette and replacing individual colours, while the larger 150ml tubes are ideal for frequently used colours, large paintings, classrooms and busy studios.
What Art Spectrum Studio Blend Oil Paint Sets are available?
Art Spectrum Studio Blend is available in six-colour and nine-colour oil paint sets. Each set contains a useful selection of 40ml colours for mixing and everyday painting, making them a convenient choice for beginners, students, classes, gifts and artists starting a new oil painting palette.