{"product_id":"roman-black-earth-watercolor-paint-425137737","title":"Roman Black Earth Watercolor Paint","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoman 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\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003eusing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoman 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 \u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey Features\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSingle Source Pigment: Each product features one pure pigment, chosen for its exceptional quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandmade 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaximum Pigment Load: Designed to provide maximum color saturation, our formula contains no artificial additives or fillers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional Use: Optionally used with a gum arabic \/ ink medium to achieve optimal reactivation and fluidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigment Information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigment Type: Natural earth pigment, carbon and iron-rich clay or charred organic matter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSource: Natural black earth or vegetal black\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLightfastness: Excellent\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpacity: Semi-opaque with subtle granulation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Names: Vine Black, Earth Black, Roman Black, Natural Black Oxide\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColor Index Code: PBk11\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction Process\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur 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\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003efrom mixing and mulling to filling and labeling\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003eso you can be confident in the artisanal quality of every pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsage \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions or need further information, please don\u003cspan\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003et hesitate to contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morrow Archival","offers":[{"title":"Half Pan","offer_id":47875301245150,"sku":"WE-018-0000-half","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full Pan","offer_id":47875301277918,"sku":"WE-018-0000-full","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/2821\/2702\/files\/e8e6be62-f62f-487d-bbbb-ab266170b16e-copy.jpg?v=1769983020","url":"https:\/\/morrowarchival.com\/products\/roman-black-earth-watercolor-paint-425137737","provider":"Morrow Archival","version":"1.0","type":"link"}