Transparent Yellow Oxide – Professional Handmade Watercolour

Swatch Painted On: Saunders Waterford, White, Rough, 100% Cotton, Mould Made, Acid-Free, 300gsm Watercolour Paper

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Description

Transparent Yellow Oxide (P.Y. 42) is a luminous, warm golden pigment that bridges the richness of traditional yellow ochres with the brilliance of a transparent wash. This earth-derived colour captures the glow of autumn foliage, sandstone cliffs, and sun-washed scenes, offering artists a vibrant yet natural tone with exceptional clarity.

Highly transparent and smooth-flowing, this pigment is ideal for building up glowing layers of colour. At full strength, it delivers a radiant golden-brown; when diluted, it reveals a soft, sunny yellow perfect for capturing light, highlights, and atmospheric nuances. With no granulation, Transparent Yellow Oxide offers smooth, seamless washes that make it especially well-suited for fine details, glazing, or large, luminous backgrounds.

Rated AAA for lightfastness, this pigment retains its colour integrity over time. It blends harmoniously with earth tones, blues, and greens, producing a wide spectrum of warm, natural shades—ideal for landscape, portrait, and botanical work. Its clarity, warmth, and versatility make Transparent Yellow Oxide a must-have for artists who value both subtlety and vibrancy in their work.

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