• Close-up image of a half pan of Madder Lake Deep handmade watercolor paint, featuring a rich crimson hue with soft violet undertones and a translucent, matte finish. The pan rests on a neutral background, highlighting the pigment‚Äôs botanical origin and artisanal, small-batch craftsmanship. Ideal for artists seeking a historically accurate, plant-based red with elegance and warmth.
  • Madder Lake Deep watercolor half pan resting on dried madder roots, the botanical source of its deep, warm red pigment. This handmade artist-grade watercolor is crafted from fermented madder root and laked using traditional techniques for rich, lightfast color. Perfect for natural pigment lovers, historical palettes, and fine botanical art. Made for madder lake watercolor, natural red pigments, and handmade eco-friendly artist supplies.
  • Watercolor painting in rich burgundy Madder Lake Deep, created from fermented Rubia tinctorum roots. Used since antiquity for its permanence and depth. Handcrafted with honey and gum arabic. Transparent, granulating, and archival. Ideal for historical work, botanical red tones, and classical portraiture.
  • five different shades of red paint, each with a label indicating the name of the color.
  • five watercolor paintings with different shades of orange, arranged on a wooden surface.
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Madder Lake Deep Red Watercolor Paint

Madder Lake Deep Red Watercolor Paint

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Description

Madder Lake Deep 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.


Madder Lake Deep is a richly hued, natural lake pigment made from real fermented madder root (Rubia tinctorum), following traditional dye extraction and laking techniques. This historic red, used by artists since antiquity and revered during the Renaissance, yields a glowing crimson with subtle violet undertones, remarkable transparency, and luminous warmth. The fermentation and slow precipitation process enhances its depth and complexity, producing a color that varies between blood red, rose, and deep scarlet depending on how it's layered.


This pigment was once the backbone of masterworks in oil, tempera, and manuscript illumination. Our Madder Lake Deep honors that legacy in watercolor form, handcrafted with care from plant to pan. Ideal for portraiture, glazing, botanical studies, and classical palettes, it blends beautifully with earth tones and ultramarine for expressive, historical harmony.


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 organic lake pigment

Source: Fermented madder root (Rubia tinctorum), laked with alum

Origin: Handmade in-house using traditional methods (madder root sourced from Europe or Turkey)

Lightfastness: Moderate (best preserved in protected or archival conditions)

Opacity: Transparent to semi-transparent with strong granulation

Other Names: Rose Madder Deep, Madder Crimson, Alizarin Crimson (natural variant)

Color Index Code: NR9 (Natural Red 9)


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.