• Close-up image of a half pan of Roman Black Earth handmade watercolor paint, displaying a rich, matte black with a subtle earthy texture and natural granulation. The pan is set against a neutral or rustic background, emphasizing its artisanal craftsmanship and natural mineral origins. Ideal for artists seeking a historic, organic black with soft warmth and depth.
  • Watercolor painting in deep, matte Roman Black Earth, a natural pigment used in Ancient Roman frescoes and early European painting. Made from charred vegetal or earth sources. Handcrafted with honey and gum arabic. Rich, neutral black perfect for grisaille, historical work, and expressive contrast.
  • five black and white photographs arranged in a row on a wooden surface, each labeled with a different color.
  • five different shades of brown, each corresponding to a different type of soil, arranged on a wooden surface.
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Roman Black Earth Watercolor Paint

Roman Black Earth Watercolor Paint

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Description

Roman Black Earth 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.


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


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