Pigments

Natural pigments, including ochres, have been integral to human artistic expression since ancient times. Derived from various natural sources such as minerals, plants, and even animal products, these pigments offer a rich palette of colors that have adorned cave walls, illuminated manuscripts, and masterpiece paintings throughout history.

Ochres, in particular, are earthy pigments ranging from yellow and red to brown hues. They are composed of iron oxide minerals, clay, and other organic matter, giving them their distinct colors. Yellow ochre, for example, gets its hue from hydrated iron oxide, while red ochre contains more iron oxide, resulting in a reddish-brown shade.

These natural pigments were commonly used by ancient civilizations for cave paintings, ceremonial art, and everyday objects. They were often ground into powder and mixed with various mediums such as water, egg yolk, or animal fat to create paint. Ochres were prized for their durability, stability, and ability to create vibrant colors that withstood the test of time.

In addition to ochres, natural pigments encompass a wide range of colors sourced from minerals like ultramarine blue (derived from lapis lazuli), green earth (made from certain types of clay), and malachite green (derived from the mineral malachite). These pigments offer artists a diverse palette inspired by the colors found in the natural world.

Today, natural pigments continue to be valued by artists for their unique qualities and historical significance. While modern synthetic pigments have expanded the color spectrum available to artists, the timeless beauty and connection to tradition associated with natural pigments, including ochres, ensure their enduring appeal in the world of art and painting.

OCHRES

1. Titanium White
2. Ivory Black
3. Mars Black
4. Cadmium Yellow
5. Yellow Ochre
6. Raw Sienna
7. Burnt Sienna
8. Venetian Red
9. Cadmium Red
10. Alizarin Crimson
11. Ultramarine Blue
12. Cerulean Blue
13. Cobalt Blue
14. Viridian Green
15. Burnt Umber
16. Raw Umber
17. Indian Yellow
18. Gamboge
19. Terre Verte
20. Prussian Blue

PIGMENTS

1. Titanium White
2. Zinc White
3. Lead White
4. Ivory Black
5. Lamp Black
6. Mars Black
7. Carbon Black
8. Raw Umber
9. Burnt Umber
10. Raw Sienna
11. Burnt Sienna
12. Yellow Ochre
13. Red Ochre
14. Venetian Red
15. Indian Red
16. Caput Mortuum
17. Ultramarine Blue
18. Cobalt Blue
19. Cerulean Blue
20. Prussian Blue
21. Phthalo Blue
22. Phthalo Green
23. Sap Green
24. Viridian Green
25. Cadmium Red
26. Cadmium Orange
27. Cadmium Yellow
28. Naples Yellow
29. Lemon Yellow
30. Gamboge
31. Vermilion
32. Madder Lake
33. Alizarin Crimson
34. Carmine
35. Rose Madder
36. Indigo
37. Vandyke Brown
38. Sepia
39. Van Dyke Brown
40. Burnt Sienna
41. Indian Yellow