• 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.
  • Indian Red Ochre Watercolor Paint
  • 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.
  • Handmade Morrow Archival watercolor swatch cards on a wooden table, left to right: Burnt Sienna, Indian Red Ochre, Rosso Veneto, Red Ochre and Ercolano Red.
  • Handmade Morrow Archival watercolor swatch cards on a wooden table, left to right: Venetian Red, Ercolano Red, Red Ochre, Rosso Veneto and Indian Red Ochre.
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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 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.

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.

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 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 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.

Caution: Contains natural earth with crystalline silica (quartz). Do not sand or scrape dried paint, which can release silica dust.