Brazilwood Pink Oil Paint

Description

Brazilwood is our exquisitely hand-crafted oil paint made with an extremely concentrated, high-quality single source pigment. Every tube is meticulously hand mulled, filled, and labeled using only pure cold-pressed walnut oil (linseed oil available upon request) and the maximum amount of hand-ground and richly textured pigment.

Brazilwood Lake is a natural lake pigment extracted from the heartwood of Caesalpinia echinata (Pernambuco Brazilwood). The wood is simmered to extract its deep red-pink dye, which is then precipitated using alum and chalk to create a stable pigment. This method has been historically used to produce luminous pinks, reds, and purples for painting, manuscript illumination, and textile dyeing.

Brazilwood Lake offers a warm, transparent red-pink with subtle violet undertones, making it highly valued for glazing and layering in watercolor, oil, and tempera. While it is not as permanent as some mineral-based purples, its vibrant and organic qualities make it a unique choice for historical reconstructions and artistic experimentation.

Key Features

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

Handmade Artisanal Process: Crafted in small batches, our oil paints are hand mulled on a marble slab and hand filled in aluminum tubes 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 oil mediums to achieve optimal fluidity.

Pigment Information

Pigment Type: Natural Lake Pigment

Source: Caesalpinia echinata (Brazilwood)

Country of Origin: South America, Southeast Asia

Suitable Mediums: Watercolor, Oil, Tempera, Acrylic

Lightfastness: Low to Acceptable (fades with prolonged exposure to light)

Opacity: High translucence

Other Names: Sappanwood Lake, Pernambuco Red, Brasilina

Color Index Code: NR24

Pictured Artwork: "The Virgin and Child in a Landscape" by Jan Provoost from the National Gallery

Production Process

Our oil paints are created with passion and precision. The pigment is carefully hand mulled and then mixed with pure cold-pressed walnut oil, 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 tube.

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.