Experience the iconic Australian landscape with Australian Sienna, a signature colour in the Matisse Structure Formula Series 3. This heavy-body acrylic paint presents a glowing, transparent sienna tone with golden undertones—designed to capture the radiant warmth and clarity of outback landscapes. Inspired by Australian soils and sunlight, it’s ideal for impasto, glazing, and vibrant layering.
Formulated with a unique blend of Diarylide Yellow, Iron Oxide and Yellow Oxide (PY83, PR101, PY42), this paint offers strong lightfastness (ASTM I) and archival performance. Fully compatible with all Matisse Structure and Flow colours and mediums, it delivers full creative flexibility.
Key Features
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Translucent golden sienna tone with warm, earthy glow
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Heavy-body texture perfect for brush or palette knife impasto and glazing
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Archival-quality pigments (PY83, PR101, PY42) rated ASTM I for permanence
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250 ml size delivers excellent value for studio or classroom use
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Easily blends with other Matisse Structure, Flow, and Fluid colours and mediums
Why You Should Buy
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Captures the luminous warmth of desert landscapes in a transparent earth tone
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Excellent for creating glowing glazes, layered depth, and rich tonal transitions
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Versatile for portraits, landscapes, abstracts, and textured compositions
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Professional-grade quality trusted by artists for consistency and permanence
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Large volume for extended creative projects or group work
Usage Tips
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Use directly from the tube for vibrant impasto strokes
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Thin with water or medium for transparent washes and glazing
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Blend with greens or reds to create olive or terracotta tonal mixtures
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Enhance texture or sheen using Matisse Flow, Gel, or Impasto Mediums
FAQs
Is Australian Sienna archival and lightfast?
Yes. Pigments (PY83, PR101, PY42) are rated ASTM I for long-lasting colour stability.
Can I blend this with other Matisse colours?
Absolutely. Seamlessly blends with both Structure and Flow lines for custom shading and layering effects.
Is it suitable for palette knife techniques?
Yes. The heavy-body consistency retains sculptural texture and brushwork depth.
What effects can I achieve with this colour?
Use alone for warm transparent sienna or layer over other tones to build depth, glow, or earthy highlights.
