Immerse your artwork in the profound depth of Matisse Indigo, part of the Series 6 Matisse Structure Formula collection. This heavy-body acrylic paint offers a deep, cool indigo with intense blue-black saturation and semi-transparent layering capability. Ideal for dramatic shading, expressive impasto, and tonal glazing, it adds emotional depth and richness to portraits, abstracts, landscapes, and mixed media compositions.

Formulated with premium phthalocyanine and black iron oxides, Matisse Indigo delivers strong lightfastness (ASTM I) and archival-grade permanence. It blends effortlessly with all Matisse Structure and Flow paints and mediums to support professional-level creativity.

Key Features

• Deep indigo blue-black tone with rich transparency

• Heavy-body texture perfect for impasto, shading, and textured brushwork

• Made with high-quality phthalocyanine and iron oxide pigments rated ASTM I

• 250 ml jar offers exceptional value for studio and classroom use

• Fully compatible with other Matisse Structure, Flow, and Fluid colours and Matisse mediums

Why You Should Buy

• Brings deep, moody tones and sophisticated shading to artwork

• Excellent for layering, shadow work, and bold infusions of depth

• Versatile across styles—from portraits and abstracts to landscapes and mixed media

• Trusted for professional-grade performance and archival integrity

• Large format volume supports extensive creative sessions and group projects

Usage Tips

• Use directly from the tube for rich, dramatic impasto strokes

• Thin with water or medium for phase shifts between solid and glaze effects

• Blend with lighter hues like Titanium White or Phthalo Blue to soften tones or tint intensity

• Combine with Matisse Flow, Gel, or Impasto Mediums to adjust texture, finish, or drying time

FAQs

Is Matisse Indigo archival and lightfast?
Yes, it uses premium pigments with ASTM I certification for long-lasting colour stability.

Can I mix it with other Matisse colours?
Absolutely. Seamlessly blends with Structure and Flow products for custom shading and layered colour effects.

Is it suitable for palette knife techniques?
Yes. Its thick, rich consistency retains sculptural texture and brushwork detail.

What effects can I achieve with this colour?
Use for deep shadows, bold contrast, moody landscapes, or layered transitions. Mix for softened indigo variations or dark tonal accents