Yellow Ochre

Yellow Ochre
Professional Handmade Watercolour

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

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Description:

Yellow Ochre (P.Y. 42) is a warm, earthy watercolour pigment known for its rich golden-yellow hue, inspired by the natural ochres found in the earth. This classic colour has been a staple in artists' palettes for centuries, valued for its versatility and natural warmth. Yellow Ochre is ideal for creating sunlit landscapes, skin tones in portraiture, and a wide range of organic textures, from sandy deserts to golden fields.

As an opaque pigment, Yellow Ochre offers smooth, even coverage with a matte finish. When applied at full strength, it provides a deep, warm yellow with earthy brown undertones, while diluted, it produces soft, translucent washes perfect for glazing, highlights, or subtle transitions in light. Its minimal granulation ensures that washes remain smooth and clean, adding an elegant warmth to paintings without overpowering the composition.

Yellow Ochre has excellent lightfastness, ensuring its vibrant colour remains stable over time. It blends beautifully with other colours, enhancing greens, reds, and blues to create a harmonious range of natural tones. Whether used alone or mixed with other pigments, Yellow Ochre (P.Y. 42) is essential for any artist working with landscapes, portraits, or botanical subjects, offering a timeless, grounded warmth that enriches watercolour compositions.

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