• 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.
  • 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.
  • five black and white photographs arranged in a row on a wooden surface, each labeled with a different color.
  • five identical cards, each containing a black and white watercolor painting of a plant or animal. The cards are arranged in a row on a wooden surface, and each card has a label indicating the color of the painting, which are "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 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.


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, 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.