Verona Yellow Ochre

Description
Verona Yellow Ochre 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.

Verona Yellow Ochre is a luminous, single-pigment watercolor made from one of the oldest and most iconic earth pigments in art history. Sourced from the clay-rich hills of Verona, Italy, this ochre boasts a warm, golden-yellow hue with subtle earthy undertones. Renowned since ancient Roman and Renaissance times, Verona Yellow Ochre offers soft granulation and semi-opaque coverage, making it perfect for glazing, underpainting, and naturalistic work. Its mellow warmth and gentle opacity lend a timeless glow to landscapes, portraits, and botanical studies. A staple in historical palettes, this non-toxic, naturally sourced pigment delivers both beauty and durability in every stroke.

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 washed and ground
Source: Hydrated iron oxide clay
Origin: Italy (Verona region)
Lightfastness: Excellent
Opacity: Semi-opaque with soft granulation
Other Names: Italian Yellow Ochre, Golden Earth, Verona Ochre
Color Index Code: PY43

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.