This set was custom-formulated by master portrait artist Rick Payne to provide the exact bridge colors needed for hyper-realism. While standard sets focus on general flesh tones, the Payne Portrait Set features more nuanced shades like "Cooling" and "Warming" tints, as well as specific transitional grays and browns that allow for the photographic depth and soft shading Rick Payne is known for.

This set includes a professional range of portrait pigments: Clay, Coffee Bean, Cooling Tint, Dark Skin, Flesh tone, Light Skin, Medium Skin, Old Brown, Tan, and Warming Tint. This selection covers the entire spectrum from highlights and base tones to the deep shadows and color-correcting tints required for lifelike portraits.

While specifically designed for realism and portraiture, these colors are excellent for any work requiring organic, earthy tones. They are popular for wildlife realism, cover-ups, and traditional designs that need more sophisticated shading than a primary color palette can offer.

Yes. Like the entire StarBrite catalog, the Payne Portrait Set is 100% vegan-friendly and cruelty-free. The inks are manufactured in a certified ISO 8 cleanroom in the USA and are sterilized via Gamma Radiation. They are iron and nickel-free, ensuring the highest safety standards for all clients.

High-end portraiture relies on subtle layering and smooth gradients. StarBrite’s thin, pre-dispersed consistency allows these pigments to flow effortlessly into the skin, making it much easier to pull out soft, transparent "washes" and blend flesh tones seamlessly without over-working the area.