Oxide Black (Lunar Black) – Professional Handmade Watercolour

Swatch Painted on: Saunders Waterford, White, Rough, 100% Cotton, Mould Made, Acid-Free, 300 gsm Watercolour Paper

Also Known As: Lunar Black, Mars Black

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Description

Oxide Black (Lunar Black) (P.Bk 11) is a captivating watercolour pigment known for its deep, rich black hue and unique granulating properties. This pigment offers a slightly warm tone, making it ideal for creating dramatic contrasts, expressive textures, and organic effects in your artwork. Its granulating nature allows artists to achieve textured washes that evoke the depth of natural materials such as volcanic ash or dark stones.

When applied, Oxide Black (Lunar Black) produces smooth, velvety washes that can transition from intense, opaque blacks to soft, translucent greys, depending on dilution. The pigment's granulating properties cause it to settle into the textured surface of the paper, creating unpredictable patterns and adding a sense of depth and movement to your paintings. This makes it particularly suitable for rendering night skies, shadowy landscapes, or abstract works that benefit from rich texture and complexity.

With excellent lightfastness, Oxide Black (Lunar Black) maintains its integrity over time, ensuring that your artwork retains its deep, true colour. It mixes beautifully with other colours, allowing artists to create a wide range of muted tones and atmospheric effects. Whether you're capturing the mood of a shadowy landscape or exploring abstract compositions, Oxide Black adds a dynamic and versatile black to any palette.

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Using distilled water with all our watercolours to maintain the purity of each pigment.

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Our watercolours are perfect for artists of all experience levels, from beginners to advanced, who appreciate the highest quality materials.

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