• Close-up image of a half pan of Raw Umber handmade watercolor paint, displaying a cool, muted brown tone with a smooth matte finish and gentle granulation. The pan is set on a neutral background, emphasizing the paint‚Äôs natural mineral source and artisanal craftsmanship. Ideal for artists seeking a versatile, earth-based brown for naturalistic and classical work.
  • Watercolor painting in cool, earthy Raw Umber, a natural iron oxide pigment sourced from Cyprus and Italy. Used since the Renaissance for underpainting and natural shadow tones. Handcrafted with honey and gum arabic. Richly granulating, lightfast, and ideal for classical palettes, figure work, and landscape depth.
  • five different samples of bark textures, each labeled with a name, arranged on a wooden surface.
  • four identical cards with different shades of brown, arranged on a wooden surface.
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Raw Umber Watercolor Paint

Raw Umber Watercolor Paint

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Description

Raw 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 only pure local honey and all natural gum arabic to achieve an exceptionally concentrated and richly textured pigment. Every paint is single pigment with maximum concentration and no binders, fillers, or extenders.


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


Optional Use: Optionally used with a gum arabic / ink 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.