oil color

noun

1. a paint made by grinding a pigment in oil, usually linseed oil.

Word History and Origins

Origin of oil color¹

First recorded in 1530–40

Example Sentences

But he was also very focused and concentrated for almost an hour while painting — choosing green, yellow and blue for his latest work-in-progress and rubbing the oil colors into the canvas with his tiny fingers.

From Seattle Times

If you want to paint along, Hankins said you need basic materials like oil colors, an easel, canvas, and brushes.

From Seattle Times

The vibrancy of Cranach’s original oil colors was exposed, together with scarred areas of paint loss.

From Los Angeles Times

Many are surprised that I have done some oil color paintings.

From Seattle Times

Riotous oil colors are thickly applied, glistening in the light.

From Los Angeles Times