M. Graham & Co
M. Graham: Small-batch colour with historic natural bases
M. Graham & Co is an American company known for producing high quality, handcrafted paints that prioritise richness and consistency.
M. Graham is known for their dedication to using natural ingredients, like walnut oil, which provides vibrant hues, a creamy texture, and a longer working time. M. Graham paints are made with a commitment to using the finest pigments, providing artists with beautiful colours with a focus on colour strength and performance.
M. Graham & Co are dedicated to providing artists with high quality, solvent-free paints using traditional paintmaking methods. By using walnut oil in place of solvents, M. Graham products provide a safer experience for artists. The choice of walnut oil in their Artists’ Oil Paint also reduces yellowing over time, preserving artwork for generations.
M. Graham Artists’ Watercolours are made with the same principles. They contain a unique blend of Northwest blackberry honey and carefully selected pigments. Honey as a binder allows smooth and easy application.
In their manufacturing process, M. Graham uses only walnut oil and non-toxic soaps to clean equipment. The company also states that it purchases its electricity through a 100% renewable power option, uses high-efficiency lighting, detectors, and timers, reuses factory water used for cleaning equipment, and purchases equipment that might otherwise be decommissioned. M. Graham also purchases carbon offsets for its energy use.
For artists looking for richly pigmented paints and solvent-free approaches to oil painting, M. Graham & Co. offers a distinctive range built around traditional materials and careful formulation.