Dragon's Blood Red Oil Paint

Description

Dragon's Blood 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.

Dragon’s Blood is a natural resin based pigment and dye, historically derived from the sap of various plant species in the genera Daemonorops, Dracaena, Pterocarpus, and Croton. The deep red resin is harvested, dried, and ground into a fine powder, producing a warm, rich red pigment with slightly brownish undertones. It has been used for centuries in art, varnishes, lacquers, and medicinal preparations.

Dragon’s Blood is known for its deep, warm red tones, though it is generally more fugitive compared to mineral-based reds. It is best suited for applications where lightfastness is not a primary concern, such as decorative painting, manuscript illumination, or historical reproduction work.

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 (Organic Resin) from Daemonorops dracaena

Lightfastness: Low (Fugitive)

Opacity: Semi-translucent

Other Names: Sanguis Draconis, Sangre de Drago

Image: 'Pentecost' by Giotto and Workshop from the National Gallery

Color Index Code: NR31

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.