Light Yellow Ochre

Description

Light Yellow Ochre 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.

Light Yellow Ochre features a single, natural earth pigment known for its soft, golden-yellow tone and gentle opacity. Mined from ancient clay-rich earth deposits, this pigment has been used since prehistoric times for its warm, sunlit hue and exceptional permanence. Its subtle warmth makes it a foundational color for landscapes, portraiture, and botanical work, offering a natural luminosity that enhances both traditional and modern palettes. Light Yellow Ochre blends beautifully with other earth tones and cooler pigments, creating a wide range of soft neutrals and skin tones. Its creamy consistency and smooth flow make it a favorite for layering, glazing, and dry brush techniques.

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: Natural earth pigment, washed and finely ground

Source: Clay containing hydrated iron oxide

Origin: France (Vaucluse region)

Lightfastness: Excellent

Opacity: Semi-opaque with a smooth, matte finish

Other Names: French Ochre, Golden Ochre, Pale Yellow Earth

Color Index Code: PY43

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.