• Close-up image of a half pan of Indian Red handmade watercolor paint, showing a dense, cool-toned brick red with a smooth matte surface and slight granulation. The pan is displayed on a neutral background, highlighting its natural mineral origin and artisanal craftsmanship. Ideal for artists seeking a historic, opaque red with depth and classical appeal.
  • Watercolor painting in earthy, opaque Indian Red, a natural iron oxide pigment historically sourced from India. Used in classical figure drawing and underpainting for its warm undertone and covering power. Handcrafted with honey and gum arabic. Lightfast and matte, ideal for portraits, naturalism, and historic color schemes.
  • five different shades of red paint, each with a label indicating the name of the color.
  • five identical cards, each containing a different shade of red paint. The cards are arranged in a row on a wooden surface.
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Indian Red Ochre Watercolor Paint

Indian Red Ochre Watercolor Paint

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Description

Indian Red 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 all natural gum arabic to achieve an exceptionally concentrated and richly textured pigment. Every paint is single pigment with maximum concentration and no binders, fillers, or extenders.


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


Optional Use: Optionally used with a gum arabic / ink 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.