Raw sienna and burnt sienna

Raw sienna and burnt sienna are very versatile and utilized colors in the decorative painter’s palette. RS – RAW SIENNA Origins:  A mineral pigment from soil found in Sienna, Italy – thus it’s name. Color:    a warm, yellowish, earthy tonality with tones of orange Opacity:  medium transparency Uses:  Raw sienna, when mixed with UB (ultramarine […]

Raw Umber and Burnt Umber

Next to the non-colors, raw umber and burnt umber are two of the most versatile and utilized colors in the decorative painter’s palette.   In addition to the specific uses described below, both of these colors make a wonderful grey tonality when mixed with ultramarine blue and white. RU – raw umber Origins:  Minerals from dark […]