Experience the deep, dramatic richness of Burnt Umber, a timeless earth tone in the Matisse Structure Formula Series 1. This heavy-body acrylic offers a dark reddish-brown hue with full opacity and a creamy consistency—perfect for creating moody shadows, rich layering, and textured brush or palette knife work.
Formulated with high-quality iron oxide pigment (PR101), Burnt Umber delivers archival-grade lightfastness and lasting fidelity. It integrates seamlessly with the full range of Matisse Structure and Flow paints and mediums, offering creative flexibility for color blending, impasto application, or layered depth.
Key Features
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Deep opaque reddish-brown tone with rich, earthy depth
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Heavy-body texture well-suited to thick brush or knife strokes
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Archival-grade PR101 pigment ensures long-lasting lightfast color
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250 ml size ideal for extended studio sessions or multiple projects
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Blends easily with other Matisse colours and painting mediums
Why You Should Buy
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Provides powerful tonal depth and dramatic contrast in art
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Ideal for layered tonal gradations, underpainting, and bold contrast
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Versatile for portraits, landscapes, abstracts, and mixed media work
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Professional-grade consistency trusted by artist studios and educators
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Larger jar format supports extensive creative and classroom projects
Usage Tips
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Apply straight from the tube for rich, dramatic strokes and impasto textures
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Mix with warm or cool hues like Titanium White or Yellow Oxide for tonal shading
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Thin with water or medium for translucent layering or soft washes
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Use with Matisse Gel, Flow, or Impasto Mediums to control thickness, sheen, and drying time
FAQs
Is Burnt Umber archival and permanent?
Yes. It is formulated with PR101 pigment and meets archival lightfastness standards.
Can I mix this with other Matisse colours?
Absolutely. It blends smoothly across the Structure and Flow ranges to customize tones and layers.
Is it suitable for palette knife techniques?
Yes. Its thick, buttery consistency retains texture and sculptural clarity.
What effects can I achieve with this colour?
Use it for deep shadows, dramatic contrast, rich underpainting, or warm tonal accents.
