Why Casein Paint? Lots of Advantages Over Oils for Plein Air

James Gurney uses casein paint for a plein-air study of the conservatory at Stonecrop Gardens. As he demonstrates his drawing and painting process, he explains the advantages of casein compared to oils, gouache, and acrylic. CASEIN AND OTHER MATERIALS Titanium white: Cadmium yellow light: Golden Ochre: Cerulean blue: Ultramarine blue: Cadmium red scarlet: Venetian red: Casein emulsion: Casein basic set of 6 colors: Casein underpainting set of 6: Winsor and Newton gloss varnish: Travel brush set: Water cup: Plein-air tripod: BRUSHES Winsor Newton series 995 flat: