Bulk Form

Mined in the mountains of South America, this gem-quality pigment is an opulent medieval blue. There is not a hint of gray in this oil paint, with a classic, concentrated blue that is extremely vibrant and light reflective (due to the irregular and angular shape of the pigment particles). A touch of golden pyrite found as an inclusion adds a delightful shimmer. The result, for oil painters, is an elegant, almost three-dimensional effect that is completely different from the predictable blue of synthetic ultramarine pigments. Lapis Lazuli Genuine - Lapis Lazuli Genuine has been prized for its beauty, mystical and healing properties, and perfection as a pigment. Ancient civilizations believed that the veins of glittering pyrite found in the lapis were actual gold, driving up its value. The stone's expense today, as in the ancient world, results from its hardness, which makes extraction difficult, and it is only mined during the warmest months of the year. When you buy our professional quality Original Oils, you get exceptionally strong pigmentation, uniform buttery consistency and excellent value. For more than 20 years, we've been innovators in pigment selection and formulation, and we still make and package each batch by hand, with the utmost integrity and attention to detail. Choose from a palette of 182 colors, many of which are unusual and unique to DANIEL SMITH.