Daniel Smith Watercolour Paint 15ml Series 1 - French Ochre is a professional extra fine watercolour with a beautifully warm golden earth tone that captures the soft glow of autumn light. Made with PY43 pigment, this transparent ochre is ideal for wheat fields, dry grasses, sunlit landscapes, rustic architecture, botanical work and subtle glowing highlights. Its natural warmth makes it a versatile choice for artists seeking an earthy yellow that feels soft, refined and full of atmosphere rather than bright or overpowering.
Handmade in Seattle, Washington, Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolours are renowned for their exceptional pigment quality, superior brushing properties and excellent lightfastness. French Ochre is non-staining and granulating, allowing artists to create luminous transparent washes with gentle texture and beautiful natural variation. Its liftable character also makes it especially useful for glazing techniques, layered washes and traditional watercolour methods where control and subtlety are important.
This 15ml Series 1 tube is a valuable addition to any professional watercolour palette, especially for landscape painters, botanical artists and anyone who enjoys working with natural earth colours. Daniel Smith French Ochre mixes beautifully with reds, browns and blues to create warm neutrals, soft muted greens and glowing sunset tones. Mixed with Red Scarlet, it can also produce a lovely melon hue. For artists seeking a premium ochre watercolour with For artists seeking a premium ochre watercolour with transparency, permanence and timeless earthy warmth, Daniel Smith French Ochre is an excellent choice.
