Hematite Genuine

Hematite Genuine

Professional Handmade Watercolour

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

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Description:

Hematite Genuine is a strikingly unique watercolour pigment made from natural hematite mineral, offering a rich, earthy grey with deep, reddish-brown undertones. This captivating colour is known for its natural granulation and textural qualities, giving it a distinctive, rugged appearance perfect for capturing the essence of rocky landscapes, weathered textures, and earthy elements in nature. The iron content of hematite lends this pigment a subtle metallic sheen, adding dimension and character to washes.

As a highly granulating pigment, Hematite Genuine produces dramatic, textured effects that create a sense of depth and realism in watercolour compositions. When applied in full strength, it provides a strong, earthy grey with warm reddish or rusty hues, resembling the look of raw iron ore. When diluted, it reveals more of its granulation and softens into lighter grey tones with a textured, weathered appearance, ideal for painting stone, mountains, or organic textures.

Hematite Genuine has excellent lightfastness, ensuring that its complex earthy tones remain stable and true over time. Its granulation allows it to separate and settle into beautiful, natural patterns on the paper, making it an excellent choice for artists looking to create expressive, textural landscapes or abstract works. This pigment pairs beautifully with other earth tones and blues, enhancing its mineral-like qualities and adding depth to any palette. Hematite Genuine is a must-have for artists seeking to add a natural, rugged beauty to their watercolour paintings.

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

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