Cypriot Burnt Umber Watercolor Paint

Description

Cypriot Burnt Umber 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.

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.

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, finely ground and washed
Source: Iron oxide and manganese dioxide rich clay
Origin: Cyprus
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 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.