Series 3

While resembling a gold ochre in many aspects, Australian Sienna surpasses traditional gold ochre pigments in transparency and the resulting golden undertone. Undertone, the colour revealed in a thin paint film, often differs significantly from the mass tone. Transparency enhances this effect, making Australian Sienna stand out with its distinctive undertone.

The transparency of Australian Sienna adds delight to colour mixing, especially in creating olive greens that radiate with richness. Combining it with Matisse Scarlet or Primary Red produces the deep reds reminiscent of Kakadu or the Arches National Park. Adding a hint of Australian Ghost Gum to the mix conjures the delicate pinks found in Petra's stone.

Matisse Structure Formula is a rich impasto acrylic paint. 
The intense, vibrant colours of the Structure Formula paints cover the full
colour spectrum, including several uniquely Australian colours.
Only the finest quality pigments and ingredients are selected for the Matisse range of premium acrylic colours. 
All have the highest lightfastness rating of ASTM 1 or 2 and are archival quality.