Ancient Green Earth

Description
Ancient Green Earth is our exquisitely hand-crafted watercolor paint made with an extremely concentrated and high quality single source pigment mixed only with pure honey. Every pan is meticulously hand mulled, hand packed, filled, and labeled — ensuring maximum pigment concentration without any binders, fillers, or extenders. Our unique formula uses only one pigment and pure local honey, delivering a maximally concentrated watercolor paint.

Ancient Green Earth features a single, natural mineral pigment known for its soft, muted green tone and gentle granulation.Extracted from Verona, Italy, this pigment has been valued for centuries for its muted, earthy green hue and excellent stability. Ancient Green Earth is an essential color for artists seeking naturalistic greens with historical authenticity. Its soft, subtle tone makes it ideal for underpainting, glazing, and portrait work, particularly in techniques that require delicate shading and depth. Compared to synthetic greens, Ancient Green Earth offers a unique, organic quality, blending beautifully with other natural pigments. Its gentle translucence allows for harmonious layering, making it a favorite for classical and contemporary artists alike.

Key Features
Single Source Pigment: Each product features one pure pigment, chosen for its exceptional quality.

Handmade Artisanal Process: Crafted in small batches, our watercolors are hand mulled on a glass slab and hand packed to preserve the integrity of the pigment.

Maximum Pigment Load: Designed to provide maximum color saturation, our formula contains no artificial additives or fillers

Recommended Use: Best used with a gum arabic medium to achieve optimal reactivation and fluidity.

Pigment Information
Pigment Type: Natural mineral pigment, finely ground and purified
Source: Celadonite and Glauconite clay minerals from ancient marine deposits
Origin: Italy (Verona region)
Lightfastness: Excellent
Opacity: Semi-opaque with a soft, earthy granulation
Other Names: Verona Green Earth, Terre Verte
Color Index Code: PG23

Production Process
Our watercolors are created with passion and precision. The pigment is carefully hand mulled and then mixed with pure local honey, ensuring an exceptionally concentrated and vibrant product. The entire process is carried out by hand—from mixing and mulling to filling and labeling—so you can be confident in the artisanal quality of every pan.

Usage & Care
For professional and consistent results, we recommend using a gum arabic medium. Please store in a secure area away from children and pets, and dispose of any waste in an environmentally friendly manner in accordance with all local, state, and national regulations.

If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.