Brown Ochre

Description
Brown Ochre is our exquisitely hand-crafted watercolor paint made with an extremely concentrated and high quality single source pigment mixed only with pure honey. Every pan is meticulously hand mulled, hand packed, filled, and labeled — ensuring maximum pigment concentration without any binders, fillers, or extenders. Our unique formula uses only one pigment and pure local honey, delivering a maximally concentrated watercolor paint.

Brown Ochre is a richly toned, single-pigment watercolor crafted from natural earth deposits high in iron oxide and manganese. This historic pigment has been used by artists for centuries to create warm shadows, natural skin tones, and grounded earth tones. Its earth, deep-brown hue is ideal for landscape work, botanical illustration, and portraiture, offering a soft depth and gentle texture that blends seamlessly with other natural pigments. Brown Ochre has a smooth, semi-opaque body with subtle granulation, making it versatile for layering, glazing, and dry brush techniques. Its natural warmth and timeless character make it a staple in any artist’s palette.

Key Features
Single Source Pigment: Each product features one pure pigment, chosen for its exceptional quality.

Handmade Artisanal Process: Crafted in small batches, our watercolors are hand mulled on a glass slab and hand packed to preserve the integrity of the pigment.

Maximum Pigment Load: Designed to provide maximum color saturation, our formula contains no artificial additives or fillers

Recommended Use: Best used with a gum arabic medium to achieve optimal reactivation and fluidity.

Pigment Information
Pigment Type: Natural earth pigment, washed and finely ground
Source: Iron oxide and manganese-rich clay
Origin: France 
Lightfastness: Excellent
Opacity: Semi-opaque with mild granulation
Other Names: Raw Ochre, Golden Brown Earth, Natural Brown Oxide
Color Index Code: PBr7

Production Process
Our watercolors are created with passion and precision. The pigment is carefully hand mulled and then mixed with pure local honey, ensuring an exceptionally concentrated and vibrant product. The entire process is carried out by hand—from mixing and mulling to filling and labeling—so you can be confident in the artisanal quality of every pan.

Usage & Care
For professional and consistent results, we recommend using a gum arabic medium. Please store in a secure area away from children and pets, and dispose of any waste in an environmentally friendly manner in accordance with all local, state, and national regulations.

If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.