In its natural state, it is yellow-brown and is called raw sienna. When heated, it becomes a reddish brown and is called burnt sienna. ... Since the Renaissance, it has been one of the brown pigments most widely used by artists. The first recorded use of sienna as a colour name in English was in 1760.

 

mister was fine this morning. he had a lot of exercise yesterday with walks and water treadmill. his body is quiet and his gait is pretty smooth. a lady came up and asked if she could touch him and i said yes. i see some people cringe when people touch their dog but even before the plague i knew how wonderful a touch made people feel and some things are just normal no matter what pandemic conditions. our condition is connect. that's what we do. it's a funny time with social distancing so important even crucial to connect. ethereal virtual touch don't feel it. i carried him up the back stairs, he moaned softly thanks.