Before the advent of synthetic ultramarine, renowned artists like Michelangelo, Titian, and Giotto had no choice but to use pigment derived from lapis lazuli, a material often as valuable as gold.
The development of a much more affordable and readily available alternative in the 19th century revolutionized art, allowing many more artists to access the unique vibrancy of ultramarine blue. It can be argued that the bold expressions and innovative movements in art that followed were, in part, made possible by this new ultramarine.
Today, AZURUM’s ultramarine blues, violets, and pinks are available in both high-quality professional grades and children's fun paints. These pigments are perfect for use in oils, acrylics, watercolours, gouache, pastels, and more. With exceptional dispersion, lightfastness, transparency, non-staining and non-bleeding properties, bright and vibrant colours, and guaranteed safety, our ultramarines are the top choice for manufacturers.