Cobalt Cerulean

Description

Cobalt Cerulean is our exquisitely hand-crafted oil paint made with an extremely concentrated, high-quality single source pigment. Every tube is meticulously hand mulled, filled, and labeled using only pure cold-pressed walnut oil (linseed oil available upon request) and the maximum amount of hand-ground and richly textured pigment.

Cobalt Cerulean is a brilliant, sky-blue watercolor made from a single mineral pigment known for its subtle granulation and cool, airy tone. First developed in the 19th century as a stable alternative to earlier sky blues, Cobalt Cerulean quickly became a favorite among landscape painters for its calm, natural hue and excellent lightfastness. Compared to standard Cobalt Blue, Cerulean is lighter, slightly greener, and more opaque—making it perfect for clear skies, light water reflections, and soft atmospheric transitions. With a creamy texture, non-staining nature, and beautiful diffusion in wet washes, this pigment is a staple in any serious watercolorist’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 oil paints are hand mulled on a marble slab and hand filled in aluminum tubes 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 oil mediums to achieve optimal fluidity.

Pigment Information

Pigment Type: Inorganic mineral pigment (cobalt chromate)

Source: Cobalt compound

Origin: China

Lightfastness: Excellent

Opacity: Semi-opaque to opaque with soft, even granulation

Other Names: Cerulean Blue, Cobalt Sky Blue

Color Index Code: PB36 (Cobalt Chromite)

Production Process

Our oil paints are created with passion and precision. The pigment is carefully hand mulled and then mixed with pure cold-pressed walnut oil, 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 tube.

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.