Scarlet Lake – Professional Handmade Watercolour Paint

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

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Description

Scarlet Lake is a vivid, warm red watercolour pigment derived from the pigment Red 48:1, known for its vibrant scarlet hue with a slight orange undertone. This transparent red offers a bright, intense colour that stands out in both bold washes and subtle layers. It is perfect for capturing the warmth of sunlight, the glow of poppies, or the fiery beauty of autumn foliage.

Scarlet Lake is prized for its smooth, consistent flow, making it ideal for creating radiant washes, glazing, or fine details. Its strong tinting strength allows it to mix beautifully with other colours, especially yellows for rich oranges or blues and purples for deep, warm violets. The pigment’s semi-transparency allows for subtle blending and layering effects, enhancing the depth and complexity of your artwork.

Scarlet Lake is appreciated for its intensity and versatility. Artists seeking a bright, warm red that offers both vibrant colour and smooth application often turn to this pigment for expressive, dynamic compositions. It’s a fantastic choice for adding passion, warmth, and energy to any watercolour palette.

We Recommend

We recommend using distilled water with all our watercolours to maintain each pigment’s purest form.

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Our watercolours are perfect for artists of all experience levels, from beginners to advanced, who value high-quality materials in their work.

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