OLD WOOD presents a collection of exquisite oil colours meticulously crafted to bring vibrancy and depth to artistic expressions. Let's explore the distinct characteristics of each unique pigment:
Indian Yellow (Reseda Luteola L.)
A stable yellow pigment with a vegetable origin, it offers transparency, depth, and luminosity.
Derived from Reseda Luteola L., its history traces back to Persia in the 15th century.
The organic material, magnesium salts from euxanthic acid in the urine of bovine animals fed with mangoes, adds to its uniqueness.
OLD WOOD uses the name Indian Yellow for Weld – Indian Yellow, a vegetable origin pigment from the resedaceae family.
Pernambuco – Golden Brown (Caesalpina echinata)
Originating in Asia, it gained popularity in Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries as a bright red dye.
Derived from the Caesalpina echinata species, OLD WOOD processes brazilin and brazilein to create ochre-purple-brown shades with vibrant transparency.
Madder Lake Brown Red (Rubia tinctorum L.)
Among the most stable natural pigments, it has been a common red dye for centuries.
Obtained from the root of the madder plant in the Mediterranean and Middle East, it provides pure, bright, warm, transparent, and lively red hues.
Walnut – Dark Brown (Junglans regia)
Developed by OLD WOOD as a neutral hue to correct excessive red tones.
This exclusive brown pigment serves as both a glaze for walnut color and a tint or neutralizing agent to maintain transparency and enhance the overall color balance.
Venetian Red (Sorghum Halepense)
Extracted from the sorghum plant, it produces varying colors from dark red and brown to light yellow and white.
OLD WOOD selects a variety rich in pelargonidin, petunidin, and cyanidin, creating a dark red-brown pigment with transparency and silky warmth.
Madder Lake Red (Rubia tinctorum L.)
Obtained from the madder plant's root, it stands out as one of the most stable natural pigments, offering pure, bright, warm, transparent, and lively red hues.
Cherry Red (Coccus Laca)
OLD WOOD processes traditional Indian lac to produce a shiny red with strong brown and deep purple hues, showcasing great transparency.
Derived from the secretions of female Coccus lacca insects, this pigment adds a rich and deep red to artistic palettes.
OLD WOOD's commitment to quality and the careful processing of these complex dyes results in a palette that artists can trust for vibrant, transparent, and warm hues, enriching their creative expressions.