Professional Artists’ Paints

Gapka is a micro-manufacturer of professional artists’ paints. Our small-batch oils and watercolors, are made with care by a team dedicated to quality and craftsmanship. Our mission is to serve the artist with personal attention and affordable prices.

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  • Brown Ochre Brown Ochre

    Brown Ochre

    Brown Ochre

    From $10.00 USD
    From $10.00 USD
  • Burnt Sienna

    Burnt Sienna

    Burnt Sienna

    From $10.00 USD
    From $10.00 USD
  • Burnt Umber Burnt Umber

    Burnt Umber

    Burnt Umber

    From $11.00 USD
    From $11.00 USD
  • Cadmium Green Deep Cadmium Green Deep

    Cadmium Green Deep

    Cadmium Green Deep

    From $28.00 USD
    From $28.00 USD
  • Cadmium Orange Cadmium Orange

    Cadmium Orange

    Cadmium Orange

    From $30.00 USD
    From $30.00 USD
  • Cadmium Red Light Cadmium Red Light

    Cadmium Red Light

    Cadmium Red Light

    From $30.00 USD
    From $30.00 USD
  • Cadmium Red Medium Cadmium Red Medium

    Cadmium Red Medium

    Cadmium Red Medium

    From $30.00 USD
    From $30.00 USD
  • Cadmium Yellow Medium Cadmium Yellow Medium

    Cadmium Yellow Medium

    Cadmium Yellow Medium

    From $28.00 USD
    From $28.00 USD
  • Chromium Green Oxide Chromium Green Oxide

    Chromium Green Oxide

    Chromium Green Oxide

    From $18.00 USD
    From $18.00 USD
  • Cobalt Blue Cobalt Blue

    Cobalt Blue

    Cobalt Blue

    From $25.00 USD
    From $25.00 USD
  • Copper Copper

    Copper

    Copper

    From $16.00 USD
    From $16.00 USD
  • Emerald Green Emerald Green

    Emerald Green

    Emerald Green

    From $11.00 USD
    From $11.00 USD
  • Gold Gold

    Gold

    Gold

    From $16.00 USD
    From $16.00 USD
  • Green Gold Transparent Green Gold Transparent

    Green Gold Transparent

    Green Gold Transparent

    From $10.00 USD
    From $10.00 USD
  • Green Ochre Green Ochre

    Green Ochre

    Green Ochre

    From $12.00 USD
    From $12.00 USD
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Let customers speak for us

from 263 reviews
I wasted for too much money on inferior products

I wasted for too much money on inferior products. This paint was exactly what I needed.

Tracy Paul
Gold
I like how these subtle translucent pigments behave/perform as well as the opaques but don't

I like how these subtle translucent pigments behave/perform as well as the opaques but don't drowned out or smother the light within.
Thanks for putting some science into the art.

Del Etter
Pyrrole Red
Nervous I was when I decided to come into the Gapka arena but after sampling the ochres I just

Nervous I was when I decided to come into the Gapka arena but after sampling the ochres I just wanted more of it. When the muddy pigments are this rich and creamy you notice. I think I'm spoiled now, thanks a lot Gapka for great product and service.

Del Etter
Gapka
While I'm usually intimidated by the flashy shimmer of pearlescent oils this formula blends

While I'm usually intimidated by the flashy shimmer of pearlescent oils this formula blends without overtones and can stand alone on clean accents like china and glass.
Love the champagne finish.

Del Etter
Pearlescent Oil Paint Set
Awesome

Awesome paint!!

Cynthia Martin
Gold
Gold Oil Paint

Great stuff!!!

Timothy R.
Gold
Super company

Super company to do business with!

Anonymous
Gapka
Actually beautiful gold

Actually beautiful gold. I researched which gold in oils was most realistic and this was the one. Very happy with my purchase.

Anonymous
Gold
Beautiful

Beautiful colour

Anonymous
Indian Gold Transparent
I ordered just 3 tubes of paints as I really wanted the gold in particular

I ordered just 3 tubes of paints as I really wanted the gold in particular. Very happy with my choices. The paints look and feel great, and I am looking forward to incorporating them into my new projects. I was pleasantly surprised to also receive 5 little sample pots of other paints in the range. I will be buying from this company again for sure.

Anonymous
Gapka
Only just received

Only just received. Trial patch looks promising. These paints look amazing!!

Anonymous
Pearl White
Rich color

Rich color, great texturr

Tina Fournier
Burnt Sienna
Wonderful oil colors

Wonderful oil colors.

Anonymous
Custom Sample Pack
Love

Love, love the quality of your paints….your customer service is amazing

Laurie Mar
Unbleached Titanium Watercolor
I absolutely love these paints else has the same chemistry as Gapka! For my impressionistic style

I absolutely love these paints! No one else has the same chemistry as Gapka! For my impressionistic style, they are perfect. I get all the effects that I want from a paint and how it moves with other wet paint around it.

Rob Crombie
Yellow Oxide Transparent

Sets and Sample Packs

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Pearlescent Colors

Mica-Based Pigments

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Neon Colors

UV Reactive

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  • Why We Use Refined Linseed Oil in Our Artist Oil Paints: A guide for artists on oil choices, yellowing, and why it all matters

    Why We Use Refined Linseed Oil in Our Artist Oi...

    At Gapka Paints, we believe every ingredient matters. That’s why we make our artist oil paints with only finest pigments and refined linseed oil. Our choices are grounded in tradition,...

    1 comment

    Why We Use Refined Linseed Oil in Our Artist Oi...

    At Gapka Paints, we believe every ingredient matters. That’s why we make our artist oil paints with only finest pigments and refined linseed oil. Our choices are grounded in tradition,...

    1 comment
  • Why Filler-Free Watercolors Handle Differently

    Why Filler-Free Watercolors Handle Differently

    At Gapka, we don’t use fillers in our watercolors. That changes everything. Many commercially manufactured paints include additives like chalk (precipitated calcium carbonate), dextrin, or other “extenders.” These aren’t necessarily evil,...

    Why Filler-Free Watercolors Handle Differently

    At Gapka, we don’t use fillers in our watercolors. That changes everything. Many commercially manufactured paints include additives like chalk (precipitated calcium carbonate), dextrin, or other “extenders.” These aren’t necessarily evil,...

  • What handcrafted means to us.

    What handcrafted means to us.

    At Gapka, we call our paints handcrafted. Some people ask how that can be true when we use a mill. It’s a good question. The short answer is: the mill is an extension...

    What handcrafted means to us.

    At Gapka, we call our paints handcrafted. Some people ask how that can be true when we use a mill. It’s a good question. The short answer is: the mill is an extension...

  • Why Our Oil Paint Colors Vary in Consistency

    Why Our Oil Paint Colors Vary in Consistency

    You may notice that each of our oil colors has its own unique consistency and feel. Some are naturally softer, while others lean more stiff or dense. This isn’t a...

    3 comments

    Why Our Oil Paint Colors Vary in Consistency

    You may notice that each of our oil colors has its own unique consistency and feel. Some are naturally softer, while others lean more stiff or dense. This isn’t a...

    3 comments
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