Matisse Studio Acrylic Paint 120ml - Burnt Sienna

Matisse Burnt Sienna (Series 1) is a timeless earth pigment with roots tracing back to the Italian Renaissance, where it earned its place as a foundational color on the artist’s palette. While iron oxide pigments have been used since prehistoric times, Burnt Sienna is the result of a later innovation: roasting Raw Sienna to enhance its richness and deepen its tone.

By heating raw earth in kilns, hydrated iron oxide transforms into a transparent, reddish-brown iron oxide, resulting in Burnt Sienna’s characteristic warmth and balance. Its versatility made it indispensable to classical masters and remains just as valued in contemporary practice. Though the original deposits in Italy were depleted by the 1940s, today's Burnt Sienna is carefully sourced from Sardinia, Sicily, and the U.S., ensuring consistent quality and vibrancy.

Burnt Sienna is prized for its performance in mixing and layering:

• Tint with Titanium White for warm, natural skin and hair tones.
• Blend into greens for more organic, muted foliage.
• Combine with earth hues to create a wide tonal spectrum for portraits, landscapes, and still life.
  

This pigment’s rich undertones, high lightfastness (ASTM I), and transparent finish make it a go-to color for fine detailing, glazing, and tonal sketching. A staple across genres, Burnt Sienna brings warmth, depth, and historical resonance to any painting.