Roman Black Earth

Description
Roman Black Earth 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.

Roman Black Earth is a deep, velvety black watercolor made from a single natural earth pigment. Traditionally produced from charred plant matter or naturally occurring black clays, this historic black has been used since antiquity — favored by Roman and Renaissance artists for its subtle warmth and organic texture. Unlike harsh synthetic blacks, Roman Black Earth has a soft, earthy undertone and gentle granulation that gives depth and character to shadows, linework, and washes. Its semi-opaque nature and slightly warm tone make it ideal for muted palettes, naturalistic work, and classical techniques that call for nuanced darks without overpowering harshness.

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 earth pigment, carbon and iron-rich clay or charred organic matter
Source: Natural black earth or vegetal black
Origin: Italy
Lightfastness: Excellent
Opacity: Semi-opaque with subtle granulation
Other Names: Vine Black, Earth Black, Roman Black, Natural Black Oxide
Color Index Code: PBk11

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.