Maries Oil Colour Paints have "selected & adopted the most permanent pigments, the best refined botanic oil, mixed and are finely ground into smooth paste. Varied chemically and physical properties are strictly examined, they have a suitable degree of dryness and as the paste is steady, they can keep up and give full play of the strokes of painters. The white colours are particularly prepared to ensure from yellowish." Maries Paints are quality paints at an economical price great for the student and amateur & professional artist. All Maries Paints are now packaged in non-leaded, non-toxic aluminium tubes.