Description
First introduced in 1965
Gold Ochre’s appeal seems to be the way it points back to the past and the future simultaneously. It is a primordial earth colour and the glowing light of paintings from old masters. It is as sought after as the ‘golden light’ by photographers at sunset.
| Working Time | High |
| Drying Time | Slow  May vary on shades, application, medium, weather conditions, and surface
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| Shade | Gold Ochre Transparent |
| Shade Code | 172 |
| Series Number | 3 |
| Pigment Code | PY 83, PR 101, PY 42, PBr 7, PBk 11 |
| Transparency | Semi TransparentBalanced shades that offer both boldness and visibility of the background.
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| Permanency | ABetter Permanency can be achieved if used in Mass Tone or not used in Reduced and Wash Tone with shades that have a Permanency rating of B and C
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| Features | |
| 01 | Superior effects with high-quality pigments and greater pigment load |
| 02 | To be used on primed canvas/paper only |
| 03 | Must be used with Linseed Oil as primary medium |
| 04 | Can be used in impasto, glaze and wash techniques |
| 05 | Ideal for 'Wet in Wet' blending |
| 06 | '‘Fat Over Lean’ technique offers the best results and long life The base coat should have a minimal amount of oil medium while the subsequent coats will gradually increase the ratio of oil to shade
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