Genuine Lapis Lazuli Oil Paints
Rich, luminous depth born from ancient ultramarine. These oil paints are produced using carefully selected natural pigments, prized for their depth, permanence, and material beauty.
De Mairo lapis lazuli oil paints are crafted from finely refined natural ultramarine, offering rich color depth, stability, and exceptional handling. Designed for professional artists seeking authenticity and long-term permanence.
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Sar-e-Sang Blue Collection – Genuine Lapis Lazuli Oil Paint Set (3 Colours)
Sar-e-Sang Blue Collection – Genuine Lapis Lazuli Oil Paint Set (3 Colours)
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Genuine Lapis Lazuli Ultramarine Oil Paint | Series 8 | Genuine Natural Ultramarine
Genuine Lapis Lazuli Ultramarine Oil Paint | Series 8 | Genuine Natural Ultramarine
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About Our Lapis Lazuli Oil Paints
De Mairo’s lapis lazuli oil paints are made using natural ultramarine pigment refined from genuine lapis lazuli stone, sourced from the historic Sar-e-Sang mines of Badakhshan, Afghanistan. Unlike modern synthetic ultramarine or “hue” colors, these oil paints are built around the natural character of the stone itself, offering a depth, luminosity, and permanence that artists have valued for centuries.
Historically, lapis lazuli was among the most precious pigments available, often reserved for sacred imagery, royal commissions, and masterworks. When prepared in oil, natural ultramarine reveals a rich, living blue that works beautifully with traditional oil painting methods such as glazing, layering, and slow tonal transitions. The mineral structure of lapis lazuli gives the color a subtle complexity and inner glow that synthetic pigments struggle to reproduce.
Each De Mairo lapis lazuli oil paint is milled in small batches and carefully dispersed in a refined oil medium to maintain the integrity of the pigment and its chromatic strength. These paints are created for professional artists and conservators, as well as contemporary painters who value historical materials, natural pigments, and a more intentional approach to their craft.
Why artists choose lapis lazuli oil paints
- Made from real lapis lazuli, not synthetic ultramarine
- Exceptional lightfastness and longevity
- Ideal for glazing, classical realism, and fine detail
- Rich historical lineage rooted in Old Master oil painting
- Handcrafted in small batches for maximum control and quality
Whether used for devotional art, portraiture, landscapes, or contemporary fine art, lapis lazuli oil paints bring a depth and resonance that connects today’s artists with centuries of artistic tradition.
What are lapis lazuli oil paints?
Lapis lazuli oil paints are made using natural ultramarine pigment extracted from lapis lazuli stone and dispersed in an oil medium. They are valued for their rich blue color, lightfastness, and historical authenticity.
Are lapis lazuli oil paints different from ultramarine blue?
Yes. Natural lapis lazuli oil paints use pigment refined from real stone, while most ultramarine blue oil paints are synthetic. Natural ultramarine often shows greater depth, complexity, and heritage value.
Are lapis lazuli oil paints lightfast?
Natural ultramarine derived from lapis lazuli is highly lightfast and has demonstrated excellent color stability in artworks that have survived for centuries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between lapis lazuli oil paint and synthetic ultramarine oil paint?
What is the difference between lapis lazuli oil paint and synthetic ultramarine oil paint?
Lapis lazuli oil paint uses genuine natural ultramarine refined from lapis stone, while synthetic ultramarine is laboratory-produced. Natural pigment often offers richer depth, subtle variation, and historical significance that synthetics cannot fully replicate.
Can lapis lazuli oil paints be used for glazing?
Can lapis lazuli oil paints be used for glazing?
Yes. Lapis lazuli oil paints are excellent for glazing due to their transparency, depth, and ability to build luminous layers when used with traditional oil mediums.
Are these oil paints suitable for professional artists?
Are these oil paints suitable for professional artists?
Absolutely. These are professional-grade oil paints, made for fine art, conservation-inspired work, and artists seeking rare, archival materials.
How should lapis lazuli oil paints be used and stored?
How should lapis lazuli oil paints be used and stored?
They can be used like traditional oil paints and mixed with linseed, walnut, or poppy oil. Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct heat and sunlight.
Why are lapis lazuli oil paints more expensive?
Why are lapis lazuli oil paints more expensive?
The cost reflects the rarity of lapis lazuli stone, the labor-intensive refinement process, and the use of genuine natural ultramarine rather than synthetic substitutes.
Are these paints suitable for beginners?
Are these paints suitable for beginners?
Yes. While historically prized by master painters, modern lapis lazuli oil paints are stable and predictable, making them suitable for artists at all skill levels who wish to explore traditional materials.