Golden Ochre

Golden Ochre
Professional Handmade Watercolour

Swatch Painted on: Bockingford, Cold Pressed (NOT), Mould Made, Acid Free, 300 gsm Watercolour Paper

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Description:

Golden Ochre (P.Y. 43) is a warm, earthy watercolour pigment that embodies the rich, golden tones of natural ochres found in the earth. This versatile colour features a beautiful balance of yellow and brown, creating a warm, sunlit hue that is perfect for capturing the essence of landscapes, stone textures, and warm, inviting scenes. Its muted, natural tone brings a sense of warmth and depth, making it an excellent choice for both representational and abstract works.

As a semi-opaque pigment, Golden Ochre offers excellent coverage and smooth application, allowing for even washes that blend seamlessly. When used at full strength, it delivers a warm, golden yellow-brown, while diluted, it transitions into lighter, softer hues ideal for highlights and subtle tonal variations. Its slight granulation adds a natural texture that enhances the organic quality of paintings, making it particularly effective for rendering earthy surfaces, foliage, and shadows.

Golden Ochre has good lightfastness, ensuring that its warm tones remain stable and vibrant over time. It mixes well with other colours, producing a variety of warm shades when combined with reds or browns and soft, sunlit greens when blended with blues. This pigment is a staple for artists focused on landscapes, portraits, and natural subjects, offering a warm and harmonious colour that enhances the overall beauty of watercolour compositions.

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Using distilled water with all our watercolours to keep each pigment at its purest form

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