Name: Gamblin FastMatte Alkyd Oil Paints
Brand: Gamblin
Rating: 4.5 (49 reviews)

Gamblin FastMatte Alkyd Oil Colors were formulated to offer painters an  artists' grade  oil color that dries quickly, yet offers the adhesion of a ground, making it excellent as a base layer or for underpainting techniques.   FastMatte's alkyd  resin-based  binder allows it to dry more quickly naturally, creating a receptive, matte surface for subsequent layers. All colors except Titanium White and Cadmium colors are transparent or  semi-transparent  in nature, creating the tonal range so important for underpainting techniques.   When applied in thinly painted layers, FastMatte dries in approximately 18&nbsp;hours. This drying rate allows painters to work throughout a painting session without the oil paints drying on the palette, while at the same time creating a dry surface for the next painting session.   To make FastMatte more fluid for underpainting techniques, thin it with a  50/50 mixture  of Gamblin Galkyd Painting Medium and Gamblin Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits. Moderate use of this mixture ensures the adhesion of thinner paint applications while maintaining the matte surface quality.   For a gloss surface, apply a thin glaze or a coat of Gamblin Gamvar Picture Varnish.   The fast drying rate of FastMatte Alkyd Oil Colors makes it  well-suited  for plein air painters, especially while traveling and transporting freshly painted works.   Gamblin FastMatte Alkyd Oils are completely compatible with other  artists' grade  oil colors, and speed up their drying time based on the proportion used. FastMatte is also compatible with Gamblin's  alkyd-based  Galkyd painting mediums. Use with these mediums, however, increases the gloss level of the FastMatte Colors.




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Gamblin FastMatte Alkyd Oil Color - Cadmium Orange, 37 ml tube

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Gamblin FastMatte Alkyd Oil Color - Phthalo Green, 37 ml tube

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Gamblin Artist's Oil Paints and Sets, various sizes

Gamblin Artist's Oil Colors are crafted by hand with the well-being of artists, their work, and the environment in mind. True to historic working properties, yet safer and more permanent, they combine the best traditions of the past with the latest technical innovations, giving you the freedom to create without compromise. 

Made with the finest grades of pigment available (yes, there are differences), Gamblin Artist's Oils have luscious working properties, and each color possesses unique characteristics in terms of texture, undertone, and tinting strength. The range of colors includes both historically accurate paints and modern, synthetically derived hues. For everything from traditional realism to contemporary abstraction, you'll find your ideal colors within the Gamblin line. 

All Gamblin Artist's Oil Paints are completely non-toxic when used as recommended. Most are made with alkali-refined linseed oil as a binder, which creates a strong, flexible paint film and yellows significantly less than cold press linseed oil, the traditional binder in oil paints. Select colors use safflower oil as a binder. Not only are these vegetable oils completely non-toxic, they are commonly used in health and beauty products, so you can trust in their safety.

Gamblin Artist's Oil Colors are crafted by hand with the well-being of artists, their work, and the environment in mind. They combine the best traditions of the past with the latest technical innovations, giving you the freedom to create without compromise.

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Gamblin offers a great range of contemporary mediums. Using today's safer materials, they recreate the properties of traditional mediums. 

Gamblin Galkyd Lite is formulated to thin oil colors and maintain strong flexible paint films, with a viscosity similar to that of a traditional dammar/refined linseed oil/turpentine painting medium. It will leave brush strokes in thicker layers and allow a longer working time (approximately three hours). Glazes are slightly less glossy than those made with traditional mediums or Galkyd. 

Gamblin Galkyd Medium is an alkyd resin painting medium that increases the fluidity of oil colors and speeds their drying time (thin layers will dry within 24 hours). Its viscosity is similar to traditional painting mediums made from linseed stand oil. It levels brush strokes, creates a strong flexible paint film, and leaves an enamel-like glossy finish. 


Gamblin offers a great range of contemporary mediums. Using today's safer materials, they recreate the properties of traditional mediums.

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Gamblin Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits 125ml. Front of bottle.

Gamsol is an excellent solvent for thinning Gamblin mediums and for general painting. It evaporates 100% and leaves no residue in paint layers. Gamsol is less toxic than other brands of OMS (Odorless Mineral Spirits), mineral spirits, or turpentine because the harmful aromatic solvent component has been removed. It's also useful for studio and brush cleanup.

__Note__— Due to mixed stock, sizes may vary slightly. 


Gamsol is an excellent solvent for thinning Gamblin mediums and for general painting. It evaporates 100% and leaves no residue in paint layers. It's also useful for studio and brush cleanup.

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Developed in collaboration with the National Gallery of Art, Gamblin Gamvar Gloss Varnish saturates and gives greater depth to the colors in your painting and gives your work a unified and protective semi-gloss surface.

Virtually odorless, premixed, and ready to apply, Gamvar Gloss goes on water-clear, stays water-clear, and can be easily and safely removed with Gamblin Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits. 

Gamvar Gloss can be applied with a brush when the thickest areas of your painting are thoroughly dry and firm to the touch. Spray application is not recommended. 

The 4.2 oz size covers approximately 80 square feet (7.5 square meters). The 8.5 oz size covers approximately 160 square feet (15 square meters). The 16.9 oz size covers approximately 320 square feet (30 square meters). 

To achieve different finishes, you can also use Gamvar in Gloss, Matte or Satin. Gamvar Matte reduces surface sheen while maintaining the deepest values in your painting. Gamvar Satin saturates the colors in your work but dries to a lower gloss level compared to original Gamvar Gloss. 

__Note__ -Original formula Gamvar Varnish is now called Gamvar Gloss. The formula hasn't changed, just the name.

Gamvar is a synthetic resin gloss varnish developed by conservators at the National Gallery. It can be used on acrylic paintings as well as oils. Gamvar is a synthetic resin varnish with a high refractive index similar to that of natural resins.

Shop Gamblin FastMatte Alkyd Oil Colors. These fast-drying oil paints offer artists' quality results and are perfect for a variety of painting techniques.

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Gamblin FastMatte Alkyd Oil Colors were formulated to offer painters an artist's-grade oil color that dries quickly, yet offers the adhesion of a ground, making it excellent as a base layer or for underpainting techniques.

Shop Gamblin FastMatte Alkyd Oil Color - Cadmium Green, 37 ml tube at Blick. Find everything you need for your next creative project online.

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Gamblin FastMatte Alkyd Oil Color - Cadmium Green, 37 ml tube | BLICK Art Materials

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