Venetian Red Ochre Oil Paint

Description

Venetian Red 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.

Venetian Red features a single, natural mineral pigment known for its rich, earthy red tone and fine, velvety texture. Mined from natural iron oxide deposits in the Veneto region of Italy, this historic pigment has been cherished since antiquity for its warmth, opacity, and permanence. Venetian Red is a staple for artists seeking timeless, natural hues with classical character. Its deep, muted red is perfect for figure work, landscapes, and underpainting, lending depth and warmth to any palette. Unlike synthetic reds, Venetian Red offers an organic, grounded feel and blends seamlessly with other earth tones. Its semi-opaque coverage and smooth handling make it a favorite for both traditional and contemporary techniques.

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 mineral pigment, finely ground and purified
Source: Natural iron oxide (hematite)
Origin: Italy (Veneto region)
Lightfastness: Excellent
Opacity: Semi-opaque with a smooth, velvety texture
Other Names: Red Earth, Hematite Red, Italian Red
Color Index Code: PR102
Image: 'The Little Street' by Johannes Vermeer from the Rijksmuseum

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.

Caution: Contains natural earth with crystalline silica (quartz). Do not sand or scrape dried paint, which can release silica dust.