Artist oil colour SMARTMAX 37 ml — Raw Umber (tube, 37ml)

SMARTMAX Artist oil colour in Raw Umber is a single-pigment oil paint supplied in a 37 ml tube for traditional oil painting. The colour offers a deep, earthy brown tone suitable for underpainting, tonal studies and mixing on the palette. It is formulated for use with standard oil painting techniques and is compatible with oil mediums and varnishes. The paint can be applied to primed canvas, prepared board or panels and is suitable for fine art, study and restoration work.

Advantages

This Raw Umber oil paint delivers consistent pigmentation and a smooth, buttery consistency that spreads evenly across the support. The 37 ml tube preserves the paint in a convenient size for studio work and plein air practice, while the single-pigment formulation ensures predictable mixing behaviour and colour stability when combined with other oil colours and mediums.

Suitable for

• Underpainting and grisaille techniques
• Tonal studies and value sketches
• Mixing to mute or warm other colours on the palette
• Restoration and conservation touch-ups (where a single-pigment oil is required)
• Oil painting on primed canvas, board or panels

Key specifications

• Colour tone: earth brown (Raw Umber)
• Pigmentation: single-pigment formulation for predictable mixing
• Consistency: smooth, buttery oil paint suitable for brush and palette knife
• Container size: 37 ml metal tube
• Compatibility: works with traditional oil painting mediums and varnishes
• Suitable supports: primed canvas, prepared board, panels

How to use

Shake or squeeze the tube gently to obtain the required amount of paint. Apply directly from the tube to the palette for mixing or load onto brushes and palette knives for direct application. For underpainting, thin the paint with an appropriate oil medium or solvent following established safety guidelines; for glazing, use a glazing medium to increase transparency and flow. Allow each layer to dry sufficiently before applying subsequent layers to avoid cracking. Clean brushes and tools with suitable solvent and then soap and water when possible.

Usage recommendations

Store the tube in a cool, dry place with the cap tightly closed to prevent skinning. Use in a well-ventilated area and follow manufacturer instructions for mixing ratios with mediums and varnishes. When matching colours for restoration, test on a discreet area first to ensure compatibility and desired ageing behaviour.