Portrait Palette Old Masters Oil Colors - Professional 8-Tube Set

In this review the Portrait Palette by ZenART is judged as a focused oil paint kit for artists seeking an Old Masters' approach to color mixing and portraiture. The set is ideal for painters who want a compact, ready-to-paint selection of earthy pigments plus ultramarine to mix realistic skin tones; the single biggest reason to buy is the thoughtful palette of eight large 50ml tubes that mirror traditional Flemish and Renaissance mixes while remaining non-toxic and vegan. Reviewers will find the paint texture and pigment load the most immediately useful attributes.

Key Features

• Old Masters' selection: Eight carefully chosen earthy pigments and ultramarine provide a versatile foundation for realistic skin tones and muted palettes without duplicate colors.
• Large tube size: Each tube contains 1.7 fl Oz (50ml), giving generous volume that makes the set good value and suitable for sustained studies and small series work.
• Creamy, ready-to-paint consistency: The paints arrive with a buttery, highly blendable texture that supports alla prima wet-on-wet techniques straight from the tube.
• High pigment load and lightfastness: Single pigments where possible deliver vibrant tints, strong coverage, and durable color that resists fading over time.
• Non-toxic and eco-conscious: Formulated without harmful driers or solvent fumes, the range is vegan, cruelty-free, and conforms to ASTMD4236 standards.
• Reusable presentation box: The attractive, sturdy box stores tubes neatly and also makes the set convenient as a gift or for travel between studio and class.

Who It's For

The Portrait Palette is aimed at portrait painters, figurative artists, and beginners who want a limited, historically informed palette to learn mixing and tonal control. Its emphasis on earthy pigments and ultramarine makes it especially handy for anyone developing realistic skin tones or working in a muted, classical color scheme.

It is less suitable for artists who need a wide chromatic range, fluorescent hues, or water-mixable oils; professionals requiring every specialty pigment will want to supplement this set with additional single-color tubes for extended palettes.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Creamy, buttery consistency enables smooth blending and wet-on-wet techniques right from the tube.
• Highly pigmented single-pigment colors provide excellent coverage and vibrant mixes.
• Large 50ml tubes offer strong value and reduce the need for frequent replacement.
• Non-toxic, vegan formulation makes studio use safer and more eco-conscious.

Cons

• Limited to eight earthy and blue tones, so painters wanting bright or specialty colors will need to buy additional tubes.

Specifications

Brand	ZenART Supplies
Set contents	8 tubes: Zinc-Titanium White, Yellow Ochre, Vermillion, Permanent Red, Chromium Oxide, Burnt Sienna, Ultramarine Blue, Raw Umber
Tube volume	1.7 fl Oz (50ml) each
Finish / consistency	Creamy, buttery oil paint for alla prima
Safety / standards	Non-toxic, vegan, conforms to ASTMD4236
Recommended supports	Primed canvas, boards, metal sheets, oil painting paper

Our Verdict

The Portrait Palette is a compact, well-chosen oil set that delivers professional-feeling paint in generous tubes, making it a strong value for portraitists and students learning mixing. Its creamy consistency and high pigment load mean painters can work wet-on-wet without extra mediums, and the non-toxic, vegan formulation adds peace of mind - a smart buy for artists who want traditional Old Masters' tones in a modern, eco-conscious package.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these paints ready to use out of the tube?
Yes. The paints have a buttery, highly loaded consistency suitable for alla prima painting without added mediums.

Do the colors mix well for realistic skin tones?
Yes. The selection of earthy pigments plus ultramarine is designed to mix a wide range of realistic skin tones and subtle shadows.

Are these safe for studio use?
Yes. The paints are formulated as non-toxic, vegan, and meet ASTM D4236 safety standards, and they are free from harmful solvent fumes.