• Handmade Black Walnut Lake Brown natural watercolor paint half pan resting on a textured watercolor painting. Made from pure single-pigment black walnut husks, this deep, organic brown offers rich transparency and earthy granulation, ideal for botanical illustration, naturalist studies, and historical painting. A perfect eco-friendly gift for watercolor artists and collectors seeking small-batch, archival-quality, all-natural handmade pigments rooted in traditional dye practices.
  • Watercolor painting in rich, earthy Black Walnut Lake Brown, a natural dye pigment made from the husks of Juglans nigra (black walnut). Historically used in North American textiles, inks, and furniture stains for its deep, warm tone. Handcrafted with pure pigment, honey, and gum arabic for archival, professional quality. Transparent, softly granulating, and ideal for botanical illustration, natural palettes, and historically inspired fine art.
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Black Walnut Lake

Black Walnut Lake

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Black Walnut Lake 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 only pure local honey and a small amount of all natural, pure gum arabic to achieve an exceptionally concentrated and richly textured pigment.


Black Walnut Lake is a rich, organic brown made from the husks of Juglans nigra, the North American black walnut tree. Traditionally used in inks, dyes, and natural wood stains, this pigment produces a deep, cool brown with soft transparency and smooth, even handling. With its earthy tone and historical significance in both art and craft, Black Walnut Lake is ideal for botanical work, calligraphy, natural palettes, and layered washes that require an authentic plant-based pigment.


This historic pigment is ideal for botanical work, illuminated manuscripts, florals, and light-infused layering. It mixes beautifully with other natural dyes and mineral colors, offering a pure, cool yellow with greenish undertones and excellent glaze potential. Lightfastness is moderate—best for protected works, portfolios, and collectors who value historical authenticity.


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: Organic lake pigment (black walnut dye)

Source: Extraction from Juglans nigra husks

Origin: North America (natural)

Lightfastness: Moderate

Opacity: Transparent with smooth flow

Other Names: Walnut Brown, Natural Walnut Lake, Juglans Lake

Color Index Code: N/A


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.