Ancient Green Earth Watercolor Paint

Description

Ancient Green Earth is our exquisitely hand crafted watercolor paint made with an extremely concentrated, high quality single source pigment. Every pan is meticulously hand mulled, filled, and labeled, using pure local honey, natural gum arabic, and a small amount of food grade sodium benzoate preservative to achieve a concentrated and richly textured pigment. Every paint is single pigment with maximum concentration and no fillers or extenders.

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.

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

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

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 carefully hand mulled and mixed with pure local honey and gum arabic, 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 through our historic processes.

Usage & Care

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.

Health and Safety

• For art use only. Not for cosmetic, food or children's use.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets. Do not eat, drink or smoke while working.
• Avoid skin contact and wash hands after use. Wipe brushes and palettes clean before rinsing, and never pour paint waste down drains. Do not spray apply, sand dried paint or burn.
• If swallowed or if you feel unwell, contact a poison control center (U.S. 1-800-222-1222) or a doctor.
• Safety Data Sheet available on request.

Caution: Contains natural earth with crystalline silica (quartz). Do not sand or scrape dried paint, which can release silica dust.