Rublev Artists Oil Paint Purple Ocher is a unique bluish-red pigment with a deep red masstone and subdued purple tints. Sourced from iron oxide earth deposits containing augite porphyry in the Lori province of Armenia, this semi-opaque, fine-grained paint brushes "long" for smooth and effortless application. Purple Ocher is perfect for creating cool tints, neutralizing greens, and producing unique grays and chocolates when mixed with black or blue. Its thixotropic body and moderate oil content make it easy to work with, ensuring it harmonizes seamlessly with other earth tones.

Key Features

• Unique Bluish-Red Hue: A deep red masstone with subtle purple tints that cannot be reproduced by mixing colors.
• Semi-Opaque and Fine-Grained: Offers smooth, even coverage and easy blending.
• Natural Armenian Pigment: Made from iron oxide earth deposits in the Lori province, ensuring authenticity and permanence.
• Versatile for Mixing: Perfect for neutralizing greens, creating grays, and enriching flesh tones and landscapes.
• Lightfast and Durable: As an iron oxide, it offers excellent lightfastness and compatibility with most other pigments.
• 50ml Tube Size: Ideal for both large-scale and detailed artistic projects.

Why You’ll Love It

Rublev Purple Ocher adds depth and versatility to your palette with its rich hue and unmatched mixing capabilities. It is a must-have for creating cool tints in portraits, landscapes, and other compositions where natural, earthy tones are essential. Its historical roots and unique characteristics make it a valuable addition to any artist’s toolkit.

FAQs

• What makes Purple Ocher unique?
  Its deep red and subtle purple tones are impossible to replicate by mixing, giving it unparalleled versatility and richness.

• Can it be used for glazing?
  Yes, its semi-opaque quality makes it suitable for both glazing and layering techniques.

• What surfaces is this paint suitable for?
  It works best on primed canvases, panels, or other prepared oil painting surfaces.

• Is it compatible with modern pigments?
  Yes, its iron oxide composition makes it highly compatible with almost all pigments.