• Close-up image of a half pan of Brown Ochre handmade watercolor paint, showing a warm, muted brown with subtle granulation and a soft matte finish. The pan is set against a neutral background, highlighting its natural earth origin and artisanal, small-batch craftsmanship. Ideal for artists looking for a classic, non-toxic brown pigment with historical roots and a grounded, organic feel.
  • Brown Ochre Watercolor Paint
  • a close up of a Watercolor painting in earthy Brown Ochre, a natural iron oxide pigment mined from traditional deposits in France and Italy. Used in prehistoric cave art through Renaissance masterworks. Handcrafted with honey and gum arabic for professional artists. Excellent lightfastness and soft granulation. Ideal for landscapes, skin tones, and natural palettes.
  • Handmade Morrow Archival watercolor swatch cards on a wooden table, left to right: Burnt Umber, Brown Alabaster, Brown Ochre, Crocus Martis and Raw Sienna.
  • Handmade Morrow Archival watercolor swatch cards on a wooden table, left to right: Brown Alabaster, Brown Ochre, Iron Chromite, Cassel Earth and Roman Black Earth.
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Brown Ochre Watercolor Paint

Brown Ochre Watercolor Paint

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Description

Brown Ochre is our exquisitely hand crafted watercolor paint made with an extremely concentrated, high quality single source pigment. Every pan is meticulously hand mulled, filled, and labeled, using pure local honey, natural gum arabic, and a small amount of food grade sodium benzoate preservative to achieve a concentrated and richly textured pigment. Every paint is single pigment with maximum concentration and no fillers or extenders.

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.

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

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

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 carefully hand mulled and mixed with pure local honey and gum arabic, 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 through our historic processes.

Usage & Care

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.

Health and Safety

  • For art use only. Not for cosmetic, food or children's use.
  • Keep out of reach of children and pets. Do not eat, drink or smoke while working.
  • Avoid skin contact and wash hands after use. Wipe brushes and palettes clean before rinsing, and never pour paint waste down drains. Do not spray apply, sand dried paint or burn.
  • If swallowed or if you feel unwell, contact a poison control center (U.S. 1-800-222-1222) or a doctor.
  • Safety Data Sheet available on request.

Caution: Contains natural earth with crystalline silica (quartz). Do not sand or scrape dried paint, which can release silica dust.