Vine Black

Description
Vine Black 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.

Vine Black is a soft, cool black watercolor pigment made by charring grapevine twigs in a low-oxygen environment—a technique that dates back to antiquity and was favored by artists from the Renaissance through the 19th century. Unlike deeper, denser blacks like Bone Black or Lamp Black, Vine Black offers a delicate, smoky texture with low tinting strength and a transparent, bluish undertone.

Its gentle character makes it ideal for atmospheric washes, sketching, botanical work, underpainting, and subtle shadows. Vine Black lifts easily and layers beautifully without overpowering other colors, making it a favorite for naturalists, landscape artists, and classical figure painters who appreciate tonal nuance and historical materials.

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 carbon-based pigment
Source: Charred grapevine twigs (vegetal carbon)
Origin: France
Lightfastness: Excellent
Opacity: Transparent to semi-transparent with soft texture
Other Names: Charcoal Black, Grapevine Black, Carbon Black (natural)
Color Index Code: PBk8

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.