Description
A dense purplish red with great hiding power, first synthesized in 18th century as a 'Mars' shade. It was originally created using a natural more purple iron oxide, imported from India.
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Shade |
Indian Red |
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Shade Code |
201 |
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Working Time |
High |
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Drying Time |
Slow- May vary on shades, application, medium, weather conditions, and surface |
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Series Number |
1 |
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Pigment Code |
PW 6, PR 101 |
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Transparency |
Opaque- Bold shades that are more reflective and will cover or hide what’s under them. |
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Permanency |
A- Better Permanency can be achieved if used in Mass Tone or not used in Reduced and Wash Tone with shades that have a Permanency rating of B and C |
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Features |
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Superior effects with high-quality pigments and greater pigment load |
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To be used on primed canvas/paper only |
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Must be used with Linseed Oil as primary medium |
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Can be used in impasto, glaze and wash techniques |
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Ideal for 'Wet in Wet' blending |
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'‘Fat Over Lean’ technique offers the best results and long life - The base coat should have a minimal amount of oil medium while the subsequent coats will gradually increase the ratio of oil to shade |
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100% vegan |