Founded in 1988 by artist and paint-maker Richard Frumess, R&F Handmade Paints manufactures three unique and heavily pigmented paint lines: our classic wax-based encaustic paint, linseed-oil based Pigment Sticks®, and the newest addition to our product line - the Drawing Oils™. Located in Kingston, New York, R&F is committed to producing the highest quality paints with materials meticulously sourced from around the world.