Daler Rowney Georgian Oil Colour, Ivory Black, 225ml, Deep Matte Black, Smooth Flow & Excellent Coverage

Volume: 225ml; Pigment: Ivory Black; Consistency: buttery for smooth blending; Opacity: high for solid coverage; Drying: relatively slow to enable glazing; Pigment stability: UV-stable to help maintain tone and depth; Best for: classic and modern oil painting techniques.

Ivory Black tends to yield a slightly warmer, traditional deep black with strong opacity and a matte finish, while Mars Black is often cooler and can appear more neutral. Georgian Oil Colour Ivory Black is also formulated for smooth blending and slow drying, which makes glazing and tonal transitions easier.

Use Ivory Black for deep shadows, high-contrast areas, tonal modeling, and dramatic glazing. It’s excellent for creating depth in portraits, landscapes, or any composition where a rich black is needed without overpowering other pigments.

Apply with natural or synthetic bristle brushes or a painting knife. For blending, use a medium (e.g., linseed oil or a slow-drying medium) to extend open time, work in thin layers, and build up gradually. Wipe excess paint and blend while still workable to maintain a smooth transition.

Primed canvases (cotton or linen) and prepared wooden panels work well. Use a suitable gesso or oil-ground primer to ensure proper tooth and adhesion, then apply the Ivory Black over the primed surface for best results.

The Georgian oil colors have a slower drying time, which is favorable for glazing and blending. You can glaze over dried or semi-dried layers to build depth, but allow sufficient time between layers to prevent muddying.

Paints should be used in a well-ventilated area and kept out of reach of children. Seal the tube after use and store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve pigment integrity.

Clean brushes with a suitable solvent (like mineral spirits) or soap and water when wet. Dispose of solvents according to local regulations, and clean up any spills promptly to prevent staining surfaces.

Yes, the Ivory Black pigment in this formulation is UV-stable to help maintain tone and depth over time, making it suitable for archival-quality work when used with appropriate protective varnishes.

Fepy generally offers returns on unused items in original packaging within a standard time frame. Ensure the product is in its original condition to be eligible for return according to Fepy’s policy.

If you’re pairing Ivory Black with other Georgian shades, you might explore: Titanium White 225ml: https://fepy.com/product/daler-rowney-georgian-oil-colour-titanium-white-225ml; Raw Umber 225ml: https://fepy.com/product/daler-rowney-georgian-oil-colour-raw-umber-225ml; Mars Black 225ml: https://fepy.com/product/daler-rowney-georgian-oil-colour-mars-black-225ml; Alizarin Crimson 225ml: https://fepy.com/product/daler-rowney-georgian-oil-colour-alizarin-crimson-225ml. These options provide complementary tones and can be used to build a complete black-to-color palette on the same Georgian Oil Colour line.