Indian Red Earth

Description
Venetian Red is our exquisitely hand-crafted watercolor paint made with an extremely concentrated and high quality single source pigment mixed only with pure honey. Every pan is meticulously hand mulled, hand packed, filled, and labeled — ensuring maximum pigment concentration without any binders, fillers, or extenders. Our unique formula uses only one pigment and pure local honey, delivering a maximally concentrated watercolor paint.

Indian Red is a deep, cool-toned red earth watercolor made from a single natural iron oxide pigment. Known for its dense opacity, velvety texture, and superb lightfastness, Indian Red has been prized by artists for centuries—especially in portraiture, figure work, and architectural studies. Its muted, bluish-red undertone adds elegance and gravitas to any composition, while its strong covering power makes it ideal for layering, defining shadows, or grounding color palettes. With a smooth, slightly granular finish, Indian Red delivers rich historical character and professional performance, perfect for both classical and modern 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 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: Natural iron oxide pigment, finely ground
Source: Hematite-rich earth
Origin: India or Italy (depending on batch)
Lightfastness: Excellent
Opacity: Opaque with a soft, dense texture
Other Names: Pompeii Red, Venetian Red (darker), Mars Red (synthetic version)
Color Index Code: PR102

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.