Dive into deep earthy violet tones with Mars Violet, a sophisticated, opaque hue from the Matisse Structure Formula Series 2. This heavy-body acrylic delivers a cool, muted violet with strong opacity and beautifully rich pigment saturation—perfect for textured layering, bold brush or palette knife techniques, and expressive shading in floral, abstract, or portrait compositions.
Formulated using premium lightfast pigment, Mars Violet offers archival-quality permanence and reliable tonal consistency. It blends effortlessly with all Matisse Structure and Flow paints and mediums, providing full creative flexibility.
Key Features
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Deep, opaque violet tone with subtle earthy neutrality
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Heavy-body texture ideal for impasto, layered brushwork, and tonal depth
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Archival-quality pigment formulated for long-lasting colour fidelity
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250 ml size offers generous volume for extended creative use
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Compatible with other Matisse Structure, Flow, and Fluid colours and mediums
Why You Should Buy
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Adds rich, moody violet depth to your artistic palette
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Excellent for shading, strong layering, and expressive tonal work
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Versatile across styles—ideal for florals, abstracts, portraits, or mixed media
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Professional-grade quality trusted by artists for consistency and durability
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Large jar volume supports extended studio or classroom projects
Usage Tips
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Use straight from the tube for bold, textured strokes and rich depth
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Thin with water or medium to create soft layered washes or muted transitions
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Mix with warmer reds or whites to soften tone or create warm violet highlights
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Combine with Matisse Flow, Gel, or Impasto Mediums to adjust texture, flow, or sheen
FAQs
Is Mars Violet archival and lightfast?
Yes. It uses high-quality pigment with long-term colour stability.
Can I mix it with other Matisse colours?
Absolutely. It blends seamlessly with both Structure and Flow ranges for tonal layering and shading.
Is it suitable for palette knife techniques?
Yes. Its thick, buttery viscosity retains shape and texture with sculptural clarity.
What effects can I achieve with this colour?
Use solo for strong violet strokes, layer into earth tones for moody depth, or mix for subtle muted hues.
