More neutral than Burnt Umber, this brown is great for the desaturation of a color palette without changing the value. 

This shade of brown works great for landscape and wildlife designs.

From the makers of Empire Inks:

We grind our pigments down extra fine to ensure the ink goes in the skin as smooth as possible. With the pigments being smaller this helps minimize the "pepper" effect you get with traditional inks. The smaller the pigment, the smaller the dot. With this system you will be able to get your desired gray tones with less effort

A warm, transparent brown that works wonders for building monochromatic designs or flesh tones with the gradual addition of white.

From the makers of Empire Inks:

We grind our pigments down extra fine to ensure the ink goes in the skin as smooth as possible. With the pigments being smaller this helps minimize the "pepper" effect you get with traditional inks. The smaller the pigment, the smaller the dot. With this system you will be able to get your desired gray tones with less effort

This cool, powerful color has an extensive and diverse range of application, and will likely be the most commonly used blue in your palette. 

Mix this shade with white for a sky blue, or with Cadmium Yellow Light for vibrant, lime green shade.

From the makers of Empire Inks:

We grind our pigments down extra fine to ensure the ink goes in the skin as smooth as possible. With the pigments being smaller this helps minimize the "pepper" effect you get with traditional inks. The smaller the pigment, the smaller the dot. With this system you will be able to get your desired gray tones with less effort

A rich, warm blue that captures the colors of the deep sea. 

When mixed with a red pigment, this is the ideal shade for a luxurious, beautiful purple. 

Because this hue is less chromatic, it works very well in realism projects.

From the makers of Empire Inks:

We grind our pigments down extra fine to ensure the ink goes in the skin as smooth as possible. With the pigments being smaller this helps minimize the "pepper" effect you get with traditional inks. The smaller the pigment, the smaller the dot. With this system you will be able to get your desired gray tones with less effort

Alizarin Crimson is a cool, creamy red with magenta undertones. 

This shade alone is ideal for the deep shadows of roses, but shines particularly when mixed with another base.

From the makers of Empire Inks:

We grind our pigments down extra fine to ensure the ink goes in the skin as smooth as possible. With the pigments being smaller this helps minimize the "pepper" effect you get with traditional inks. The smaller the pigment, the smaller the dot. With this system you will be able to get your desired gray tones with less effort

This pigment is especially vibrant and warm due to its orange and yellow undertones. 

Combine with Yellow Ochre and white for realistic, fleshy hues of pink and brown

From the makers of Empire Inks:

We grind our pigments down extra fine to ensure the ink goes in the skin as smooth as possible. With the pigments being smaller this helps minimize the "pepper" effect you get with traditional inks. The smaller the pigment, the smaller the dot. With this system you will be able to get your desired gray tones with less effort

This pigment is the least light-fast of the lineup, but combined with other pigments, Cadmium Orange is a fabulous tool for softening green tones, heating up yellow tones, or building a rich brown color for your design.

From the makers of Empire Inks:

We grind our pigments down extra fine to ensure the ink goes in the skin as smooth as possible. With the pigments being smaller this helps minimize the "pepper" effect you get with traditional inks. The smaller the pigment, the smaller the dot. With this system you will be able to get your desired gray tones with less effort

One of the oldest pigments used by artists, this warm, rich yellow is great for color transitions on your palette, as well as creating dynamic skin tones with pigments such as reds, purples, and greens.

From the makers of Empire Inks:

We grind our pigments down extra fine to ensure the ink goes in the skin as smooth as possible. With the pigments being smaller this helps minimize the "pepper" effect you get with traditional inks. The smaller the pigment, the smaller the dot. With this system you will be able to get your desired gray tones with less effort

Cooler and more opaque than our other yellow pigments in this line, this shade is a beautiful complement to the warmer Cadmium Yellow Light when used side by side.

From the makers of Empire Inks:

We grind our pigments down extra fine to ensure the ink goes in the skin as smooth as possible. With the pigments being smaller this helps minimize the "pepper" effect you get with traditional inks. The smaller the pigment, the smaller the dot. With this system you will be able to get your desired gray tones with less effort

This warm, golden shade is perfect for highlights, as well as mixing with other pigments to add vibrancy. 

Mix this color with Phthalo Blue for a sharp lime green, or with Ultramarine Blue for a rich, earthy green.

From the makers of Empire Inks:

We grind our pigments down extra fine to ensure the ink goes in the skin as smooth as possible. With the pigments being smaller this helps minimize the "pepper" effect you get with traditional inks. The smaller the pigment, the smaller the dot. With this system you will be able to get your desired gray tones with less effort

From the makers of Empire Inks:

We grind our pigments down extra fine to ensure the ink goes in the skin as smooth as possible. With the pigments being smaller this helps minimize the "pepper" effect you get with traditional inks. The smaller the pigment, the smaller the dot. With this system you will be able to get your desired gray tones with less effort