Ochre is a natural pigment that ranges in color from yellow to deep red, and it is derived from clay or silt deposits. It has been used for thousands of years as a dye, paint, and cosmetic by various cultures around the world.
Usage examples
The artist painted the landscape using various shades of ochre to capture the warm, earthy tones of the desert.
Home decorators often choose ochre-colored curtains or throw pillows to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in a living room.
The archaeologists found a collection of ochre stones that were used by ancient civilizations for their pigment in cave paintings.
The fashion designer incorporated ochre accents into the clothing collection to add a touch of warmth and richness to the overall aesthetic.
The interior designer opted for an ochre accent wall in the dining room, creating a striking focal point in the space.
Night Zigzag / Zuni, an acrylic mixed media on canvas, combines many of his prevailing themes: a strong background color («He loves red,» Ruhlen says), significant size (this measures 60 inches by 60 inches), and forms that encroach from the edges of the canvas, such as the patch of yellow ochre at the upper right and the oval of black at the middle left. (artandantiquesmag.com)
The new date is based on thousands of artifacts from the Northern Australia site of Madjedbebe, including numerous examples of ochre in ground, slab and «crayon» forms. (discovermagazine.com)
The blue is a custom mix of Aubusson and Duck Egg, the cream are layered Coco, Old Ochre with a little Old White. (twin-oaks-studio.com)