Cuttlefish Sepia Brown Watercolor Paint

Description

Cuttlefish Sepia 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.

Cuttlefish Sepia is an intensely rich, smoky brown black watercolor made from the natural ink of the common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis), historically used for writing, drawing, and painting since antiquity. Revered by Old Master artists and early scientific illustrators, sepia ink offered a warm, expressive alternative to carbon blacks, ideal for tonal sketches, figure studies, and delicate washes.

Our Cuttlefish Sepia watercolor is made from purified, traditional sepia ink, carefully bound and mulled into a smooth, semi-transparent paint. It has a unique softness and subtle warmth, with a deep brown undertone that glows in light washes. Perfect for ink style linework, monochrome studies, and naturalistic rendering, this pigment connects artists to the classical world with each brushstroke.

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 organic pigment (animal derived)
Source: Ink sac extract from the cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis)
Lightfastness: Moderate (historically stable in toned washes, but not UV proof)
Opacity: Semi-transparent with fluid handling and minimal granulation
Other Names: True Sepia, Sepia Ink, Natural Sepia
Color Index Code: NBr9

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.