Georgina Langdale
Burnt Sienna
The pigment, Sienna, is named after the city of Siena in Tuscany, Italy, where the pigment-rich earth was first sourced. The pigment is a type of iron oxide clay, naturally containing both iron and manganese.
Raw sienna is a yellow-brown earth pigment. When heated (calcined), it transforms into burnt sienna—a deeper, reddish-brown with warm undertones. The heat intensifies the iron oxide, giving it that beautiful rusty hue.
Burnt sienna has been used since prehistoric times in cave paintings such as the famous Lascaux paintings.
Made from natural iron-rich earth, it’s considered non-toxic and environmentally safe.
50g pigment in 110ml jar
Origin: France
Chemical name: Natural iron oxide
Color Index: R102
Bulk density: 830 g/l
UV resistance: Excellent
Colouring power: Very good
INSPIRATION IS AGELESS
Working with pigments to create our own paints brings us in even closer relationship with the artistic vision we are creating. My natural earth pigments range are beautiful natural, untouched ochres, and deliciously calcinated ones from ancient quarries in France, Italy and Cyprus. They will bring your creative ideas to light.
F.A.Q.
WHERE DO YOU SOURCE YOUR PIGMENTS?
I collaborate with partners in Europe in order to source natural pigments from traditional quarries in France, Italy and Cyprus and modern synthetic pigments that recreate the colours used in the renaissance and beyond, but without the toxicity!
DO YOU HAVE ANY EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES ON HOW TO USE PIGMENTS?
I will be adding helpful videos and content to the wesbite in due course. Workshops will also be scheduled (sign up to our newsletter to receive information on them).
WHAT CAN YOU USE PIGMENTS FOR?
Pigments are a beautiful way to paint. They can be used with traditional egg tempera (just like Botticelli!). You can use binders to make your own watercolour and milk paints. I also use them when making gesso. You can add mediums to make your own oil colours.
