Natural Red Oxide

Professional Handmade Watercolour

Swatch Painted on: Bockingford, White, Rough, Mould Made, Acid Free, 300 gsm Watercolour Paper

Also Known As; Hematite, Red Iron Oxide

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Description:

Natural Red Oxide is a warm, earthy red watercolour pigment with a strong, rusty tone. Known for its muted, natural appearance, this pigment evokes the look of iron-rich soil and weathered terracotta. Its rich, earthy quality makes it perfect for capturing landscapes, desert scenes, rocky textures, and rustic architecture, adding a sense of warmth and authenticity to any artwork.

Natural Red Oxide offers excellent opacity, providing strong coverage with a smooth, even flow. When applied in concentrated washes, it creates bold, rich tones, while diluted applications result in soft, reddish-brown hues perfect for creating subtle shading and depth. Its versatility makes it a popular choice for both strong, dominant strokes and delicate, atmospheric washes.

The pigment has strong lightfastness, ensuring that its warm, rusty hue remains stable and long-lasting over time. Natural Red Oxide mixes beautifully with other colours, producing earthy oranges and browns when combined with yellows, or deep purples and muted reds when mixed with blues. It’s ideal for artists seeking to add warmth, natural tones, and a grounding element to their watercolour palette, whether used for detailed textural work or expansive, atmospheric washes.

We recommend

Using distilled water with all our watercolours to keep each pigment at its purest form

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