Raw Umber

Description

Raw Umber 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.

Raw Umber is a timeless pigment made from natural iron and manganese-rich earth. Known for its cool, muted brown tone, Raw Umber has been a foundational color in artists’ palettes since the Renaissance. Its subtle, soft, and smoky undertones make it ideal for underpainting, shadows, monochrome studies, and naturalistic landscapes. With excellent lightfastness and smooth handling, Raw Umber blends effortlessly with both warm and cool tones, adding depth and balance to any composition. This semi-opaque paint offers a grounded, organic quality—perfect for artists seeking a classic, non-toxic earth pigment with understated elegance.

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, finely ground and washed

Source: Iron oxide and manganese dioxide-rich clay

Origin: Italy

Lightfastness: Excellent

Opacity: Semi-opaque

Other Names: Natural Umber, Earth Brown, Cool Brown

Color Index Code: PBr7

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.