Cypriot Burnt Umber

Description
Cypriot Burnt Umber 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.

Cypriot Burnt Umber is a deep, warm brown watercolor made from a single, natural earth pigment that has been gently heated to enhance its rich, reddish undertones. Historically used by masters from the Baroque to the Modern era, Burnt Umber is valued for its versatility, strong tinting strength, and ability to create dramatic shadows and natural warmth. Its smooth texture and semi-opaque coverage make it ideal for figure work, landscape painting, underpainting, and tonal studies. Burnt Umber blends beautifully with other colors and offers excellent lightfastness, making it a dependable workhorse in both classical and contemporary palettes.

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, finely ground and washed
Source: Iron oxide and manganese dioxide-rich clay
Origin: Italy
Lightfastness: Excellent
Opacity: Semi-opaque with natural granulation
Other Names: Natural Umber, Earth Brown, Cool Brown, Burnt Umber
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.