Raw Umber

Description
Raw 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.

Raw Umber is a timeless, single-pigment watercolor 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 granulation and soft, 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 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
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.