Bring fiery brilliance to your work with Napthol Scarlet, a vivid red-orange hue in the Series 3 range of Matisse Structure Formula. This heavy-body acrylic paint delivers strong, opaque colour with a glowing warm undertone—ideal for bold impasto applications, vibrant brushwork, and layered compositions. Perfect for florals, abstracts, portraits, and statement colour accents.
Formulated using a premium azo-naphthol pigment, Napthol Scarlet offers exceptional opacity, lightfastness, and archival-grade permanence. Fully compatible with Matisse Structure and Flow paints and mediums, it offers full creative flexibility.
Key Features
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Bright red-orange tone with strong visual impact
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Heavy-body texture excellent for impasto, layering, and vivid brush strokes
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Archival-quality pigment delivers lasting colour and opacity
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Generous 250 ml size offers great value for studio and artist use
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Blends easily with Matisse Structure and Flow colours and mediums
Why You Should Buy
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Infuses artwork with vibrant, warm colour and bold character
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Ideal for rich layering, dramatic accents, and expressive technique
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Versatile across styles—portraits, abstract art, floral works, mixed media
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Trusted professional-grade consistency and archival durability
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Large jar size supports extended creative sessions or multiple pieces
Usage Tips
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Use directly from the tube for dense, intense strokes and impasto texture
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Thin with medium or water for warm, translucent glazing effects
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Blend with whites or warm earth tones to create soft reds or tonal transitions
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Mix with Matisse Flow, Gel, or Impasto Mediums to tailor flow, sheen, or drying time
FAQs
Is Napthol Scarlet archival and lightfast?
Yes. It uses high-quality pigment with excellent opacity and fade resistance.
Can I mix it with other Matisse colours?
Absolutely. Blends seamlessly with Structure and Flow lines for custom colour layering.
Is it suitable for palette knife techniques?
Yes. Its thick heavy-body formula retains shape and textured detail when applied heavily.
What visual effects can I achieve?
Use it solo for bold warmth or layer over neutrals or contrasting shades for glowing accents.