Fine Artists' SuppliesArtist paints named after a Baroque painter
Artemisia is the artist range of the Hungarian company Pentacolor, which also makes Pentart hobby supplies. It bears the name of Artemisia Gentileschi, a 17th-century painter, and its colour palettes are inspired by the contrasts in her paintings.
- 51acrylic paint colours
- 47oil paint colours
- ASTM I – IIlightfastness of the oil paints
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Artemisia Oil Paint Set 20 ml -
Artemisia Artist's Turpentine
Acrylic or oil?
Dries fast, thins with water
A thick, creamy paint with a high pigment content. It covers well, and the colours can be mixed with one another.
- 51 colours in 20 and 40 ml tubes, 8 of them also in a 120 ml tube
- Thins with water or Artemisia thinner, for glazes and for layering
- Once fully dry (about 24 hours), the layer is flexible and water-resistant
- For primed canvas, paper, wood, fabric and plastic
Creamy paint for classic oil painting
High pigment content: the colours stay rich even in thin layers and hold the marks of brush and palette knife.
- 47 colours, available here in 40 ml tubes and in sets of 6 and 12 × 20 ml
- Lightfastness in ASTM categories I and II
- No heavy-metal pigments, minimal additives
- Touch-dry in a few days, fully cured in 6 to 12 months
What the symbols on the tube mean
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ■ | opaque colour |
| ◧ | semi-opaque colour |
| □ | transparent colour |
| +++ | excellent lightfastness |
| ++ | very good lightfastness |
| + | good lightfastness |
Based on the Artemisia 2026 catalogue. The catalogue lists the pigments of each colour; the tube shows the name, opacity and lightfastness.
Artemisia mediums and pastes
Textures and grounds
From craft supplies to artist paints
Budapest-based Pentacolor has made Pentart hobby and craft supplies for many years. With the Artemisia range, it is moving into professional art materials for beginners and experienced painters alike.
- Pigments selected for richness, lightfastness and purity of colour.
- Binders and mineral fillers for consistent texture, adhesion and durability.
- Mediums to control the flow, drying and texture of the paint.
- Colour palettes inspired by the contrasts and tones of Artemisia Gentileschi's paintings.
Frequently asked questions
Who makes Artemisia paints?
Artemisia is the artist range of the Hungarian company Pentacolor Kft., based in Budapest, which also makes Pentart hobby and craft supplies.
Is Artemisia the same as Pentart?
No. Both brands belong to Pentacolor, but Pentart is a hobby and craft range, while Artemisia is a range of artist paints and mediums for painters.
Artemisia acrylic or oil paints: which to choose?
Acrylic paint dries quickly, thins with water and suits layering and mixed-media techniques. Oil paint dries slowly, leaving more time for blending and transitions, and holds the marks of brush and palette knife.
What do the square and the + signs on the tube mean?
The square shows opacity: a filled square means an opaque colour, a half-filled one semi-opaque and an empty one transparent. The number of + signs shows lightfastness: +++ excellent, ++ very good, + good.
How can Artemisia oil paints be made to dry faster?
With calcium siccative: 1 to 3 drops per 5 ml of paint shorten the drying time by 30 to 50%. A larger amount can make the surface wrinkle.
Source: Artemisia Fine Artists' Supplies 2026 catalogue (Pentacolor Kft.), pentacolor.eu
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