{"id":1365019,"date":"2024-07-02T00:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T06:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/?p=1365019"},"modified":"2024-06-24T11:49:32","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T17:49:32","slug":"studio-staples-which-white-comparing-titanium-and-zinc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/art-mediums\/oil-painting\/studio-staples-which-white-comparing-titanium-and-zinc\/","title":{"rendered":"Studio Staples: Which White? Comparing Titanium and Zinc"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What\u2019s the difference between titanium and zinc whites? Does it matter which one you use? When starting out in oil painting, the type of white paint you choose to use might not be a major concern, but as you become more proficient with color-mixing, the nuanced distinctions between these choices become increasingly important. Here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Which White? Comparing Titanium and Zinc\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PvvgcBPkPyU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s the Difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Titanium white is made from titanium dioxide. A relatively modern paint, it was developed in the early 20th century as a safer alternative to lead white. Its primary advantage is that it is a well-balanced, opaque white. While the opacity and pigment strength of titanium is an advantage in many respects, it\u2019s a good idea to be sparing with it when tinting color. It\u2019s many times stronger in tinting strength than zinc white. It will make your color lighter in value but also lower the saturation of the color you\u2019re mixing. It covers underlying layers well and allows for solid whites without the need for multiple layers and glazes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zinc white is made from zinc oxide and is noted for its transparency. Since the mid-19th century, it has been used by painters to create delicate tints and soft transitions in color. It\u2019s often used for glazing techniques, where layers of transparent color create depth and subtle shifts of color. It has a cooler, bluish undertone compared to the warmer undertones of titanium white. Zinc white also dries more slowly than titanium, which can help blend and soften edges if you\u2019re working over longer periods of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Comparing-Whites-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1365020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Comparing-Whites-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Comparing-Whites-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Comparing-Whites-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Comparing-Whites-880x628.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Comparing-Whites-624x446.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Comparing-Whites-250x179.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Comparing-Whites-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Comparing-Whites.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Titanium white (left) is stronger and more opaque than zinc white (right).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do They Hold Up?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We don\u2019t have hundreds of years of paintings to help us understand the long-term stability of titanium but, in general, titanium white tends to be more stable and less prone to yellowing compared to other whites. There\u2019s some evidence that late Impressionists worked with titanium white, and it has been used with increasing frequency through modernist and abstract expressionist movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zinc white, while also durable, may yellow slightly over time. The longevity of zinc white has been a source of concern for artists, with the general belief that the brittleness of zinc could lead to excessive cracking and flaking over time. An online search into the stability of zinc shows that the controversy continues, but as time passes and paintings created using zinc have survived, there\u2019s increasing evidence that zinc is a safe option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Titanium White<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/f1fikihmjtrp\/69KyDk2sCrgLMytkBLymuP\/e39912921a1d22ae42440b00432a439a\/02122_TitaniumWhite_1013.jpg?fit=pad\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tkqlhce.com\/click-100273340-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fitems%2Futrecht-artists-oil-paint-titanium-white-37-ml-tube%2F\">SHOP NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-professional\">Zinc White<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/f1fikihmjtrp\/3qnRGWEJO05LwkS2sxZF80\/5c8f7160df460d0ebf0986a35b56b14b\/0416_ZincWhite_1033-l.jpg?fit=pad\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dickblick.com\/items\/shiva-signature-artist-oil-color-zinc-white-125-oz-tube\/?AID=12117697&amp;PID=100273340&amp;Ref=CJ&amp;source=affiliate&amp;CID=5634885&amp;Publisher=Peak+Media+Properties%2C+LLC+d%2Fb%2Fa+Golden+Peak+Media&amp;Blick_affiliate=5634885&amp;cjevent=f09cd48d324f11ef80c61d030a1eba23\">SHOP NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Utrecht White<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/f1fikihmjtrp\/6y1gTSt2rK7ym2eSNe74gc\/1c0bedbf63b8cccda29b956d5026eb02\/02122_White_1003.jpg?fit=pad\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">SHOP NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should You Use?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no single right choice for oil painters when it comes to white. It all depends on your approach to painting and the degree to which you need to control the differences in opacity. If titanium white is too strong for you, but zinc is too transparent, consider buying a pre-made blend, such as Utrecht White or Weber\u2019s Permalba White or mix your own on your palette.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The subject of your painting might also dictate which white to use. Titanium white is great for creating strong highlights, solid whites and opaque layers in alla prima painting. For landscapes, particularly plein air, titanium white works great. On the other hand, zinc white\u2019s transparency can work well for portraits, where there\u2019s a greater need for subtle glazing, soft tints and luminous effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Scott-Maier-Headshot-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1171837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Scott-Maier-Headshot-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Scott-Maier-Headshot-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Scott-Maier-Headshot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Scott-Maier-Headshot.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Meet the Artist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scottmaierart.com\/\">Scott Maier <\/a>is an artist, instructor, and a content contributor to artistsnetwork.com. 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