• Close-up image of a half pan of Vine Black handmade watercolor paint, showing a soft, charcoal-black hue with a slightly bluish undertone and smooth, semi-transparent surface. The pan rests on a neutral background, emphasizing its natural vegetal origin and artisanal craftsmanship. Ideal for artists seeking a subtle, expressive black for tonal work and historical techniques.
  • Vine Black Watercolor Paint
  • Watercolor painting in soft matte Vine Black, made by charring dried grapevine twigs. Used since antiquity for drawing and underpainting. Handcrafted with honey and gum arabic. Cool, neutral black with soft texture, ideal for sketching, grisaille, and historical illustration.
  • Handmade Morrow Archival watercolor swatch cards on a wooden table, left to right: Roman Black Earth, Cuttlefish Sepia, Soot Black, Plant Black and Vine Black.
  • Handmade Morrow Archival watercolor swatch cards on a wooden table, left to right: Bone White, Bone Black, Plant Black, Soot Black and Vine Black.
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Vine Black Watercolor Paint

Vine Black Watercolor Paint

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Description

Vine Black 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 pure local honey, natural gum arabic, and a small amount of food grade sodium benzoate preservative to achieve a concentrated and richly textured pigment. Every paint is single pigment with maximum concentration and no fillers or extenders.

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 moderate 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.

Handmade Artisanal Process: Crafted in small batches, our watercolors are hand mulled on a stone slab and hand packed to preserve the integrity of the pigment.

Maximum Pigment Load: Designed to provide maximum color saturation, our formula contains no fillers or extenders.

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 carefully hand mulled and mixed with pure local honey and gum arabic, 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 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.