Madder Medium Red Oil Paint

Description

Madder Medium 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 pure cold pressed walnut oil (linseed oil available upon request), less than 1% fumed silica as a stabilizer, and food grade lecithin as a natural wetting agent. Every paint is single pigment with maximum concentration and no fillers or extenders.

Madder Lake Medium is a luminous, rose red oil paint made from real fermented madder root (Rubia tinctorum), carefully laked using traditional dye extraction methods. This botanical pigment captures the delicate middle notes of madder's chromatic range, yielding a fresh, pink leaning crimson with gentle warmth and exceptional transparency. Historically favored in Renaissance portraiture and botanical illustration, this lighter variant of madder offers refined elegance, making it perfect for skin tones, florals, and luminous glazes.

Unlike synthetic alizarin, Madder Lake Medium reveals a subtle complexity when layered, shifting from coral rose to glowing ruby depending on dilution. Its soft granulation and fluid handling make it ideal for artists who value the beauty of natural dyes and the heritage of plant based color.

Key Features

Single Source Pigment: Each product features one pure pigment.

Handmade Artisanal Process: Crafted in small batches, our oil paints are hand mulled on a stone 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 fillers or extenders.

Recommended Use: Use straight from the tube or thin with oil mediums, solvents, waxes, or oils for different textures, levels of fluidity, finishes, and handling properties.

Pigment Information

Pigment Type: Natural organic lake pigment
Source: Fermented madder root (Rubia tinctorum), laked with alum
Origin: Handmade in house using traditional botanical methods
Lightfastness: Good (protect from prolonged direct sunlight)
Opacity: Transparent with soft flow and minimal granulation
Other Names: Rose Madder, Madder Pink, Natural Alizarin
Color Index Code: NR9 (Natural Red 9)
Image: 'Saint Catherine of Alexandria' by Raphael from the National Gallery

Production Process

Our oil paints are carefully hand mulled and 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 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.