Schmincke Horadam Aquarell Watercolour Paint 5ml - S1 - Transparent Ochre

Reveal the luminous beauty of natural earth tones with Schmincke Horadam Aquarell Watercolour Paint - Transparent Ochre (Colour No. 657, Series 1), a fully transparent, extremely lightfast yellow ochre crafted from synthetic Hydrated Iron Oxide (PY42). Designed as a transparent alternative to traditional Yellow Ochre, this refined pigment offers a warm, golden glow that enhances both classical and contemporary watercolour techniques.

Transparent Ochre is ideal for mixing, glazing, and layering, producing delicate, luminous washes without muddying the palette. Its smooth transparency and soft warmth make it a favourite among landscape and portrait artists seeking to achieve subtle depth, glowing highlights, and natural tonal harmony.

Each Schmincke Horadam Aquarell colour is bound with the finest Kordofan Gum Arabic from the southern Sahara, meticulously tested for consistency and quality to ensure exceptional flow, resolubility, and enduring brilliance. Even after drying, the paint reactivates effortlessly with water, maintaining its strength and clarity for seamless reworking.

With over 150 professional colours available in 5ml, 15ml, Half Pan, and Full Pan formats (sold separately), and 95 single-pigment hues for clean, precise colour mixing, Schmincke Horadam Aquarell stands as a symbol of professional craftsmanship and artistic excellence.

Transparent Ochre (Series 1) is a transparent, staining, extremely lightfast earth yellow a warm, golden tone perfect for glazing, subtle blending, and achieving natural luminosity in landscape and portrait painting.