Georgina Langdale
Venetian Red
Known since Antiquity, Venetian Red is sought after in the artistic and restoration fields. It's a deep, earthy red pigment and is made from natural red iron oxide (hematite). Our pigment is extracted in the region of Veneto (Verona). It’s one of the oldest pigments used by humans—found in prehistoric cave paintings, Roman frescoes, and medieval manuscripts.
This pigment is also used to tint gesso and bole for gilding.
50g pigment in 110ml jar
Origin: Italy
Chemical name: Natural iron oxide
Natural inorganic
Color Index: R102
Bulk density: 868 g/l
UV resistance: Very good
Colouring power: Good
INSPIRATION IS AGELESS
Working with pigments to create our own paints brings us in even closer relationship with the artistic vision we are creating. My natural earth pigments range are beautiful natural, untouched ochres, and deliciously calcinated ones from ancient quarries in France, Italy and Cyprus. They will bring your creative ideas to light.
F.A.Q.
WHERE DO YOU SOURCE YOUR PIGMENTS?
I collaborate with partners in Europe in order to source natural pigments from traditional quarries in France, Italy and Cyprus and modern synthetic pigments that recreate the colours used in the renaissance and beyond, but without the toxicity!
DO YOU HAVE ANY EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES ON HOW TO USE PIGMENTS?
I will be adding helpful videos and content to the wesbite in due course. Workshops will also be scheduled (sign up to our newsletter to receive information on them).
WHAT CAN YOU USE PIGMENTS FOR?
Pigments are a beautiful way to paint. They can be used with traditional egg tempera (just like Botticelli!). You can use binders to make your own watercolour and milk paints. I also use them when making gesso. You can add mediums to make your own oil colours.
