Discover the luminous warmth of Transparent Red Oxide, a vibrant earth tone in the Matisse Structure Formula Series 3. This heavy-body acrylic paint delivers a rich, translucent orange-red hue, offering more clarity and brilliance than traditional Burnt Sienna. It’s perfect for creating glowing layers, bold impasto textures, and detailed brush or palette knife work.
Formulated with high-quality synthetic iron oxide (PR101), this paint offers excellent lightfastness (ASTM I) and archival performance, ensuring long-lasting colour. Fully compatible with Matisse Structure and Flow ranges, it gives artists flexibility in blending, layering, and glazing techniques.
Key Features
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Glowing, translucent red-brown tone ideal for artistic depth
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Heavy-body texture suited to impasto, glazing, and detailed work
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Made with lightfast, archival-quality pigment PR101
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Generous 250ml size for extended studio or classroom use
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Mixes easily with other Matisse colours and mediums
Why You Should Buy
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Adds rich warmth and dimension to artwork
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Great for layering and creating luminous effects
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Suitable for portraits, landscapes, abstracts, and mixed media
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Professional-grade quality trusted by artists
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Large volume ideal for creative freedom
Usage Tips
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Use directly from the tube for bold, sculptural textures
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Thin with water or medium for transparent glaze techniques
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Mix with Titanium White or strong reds for tonal variety
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Experiment with different Matisse mediums to adjust flow and finish
FAQs
Is Transparent Red Oxide archival and permanent?
Yes, it is ASTM I rated and made with archival-grade pigment.
Can I mix it with other Matisse colours?
Yes, it blends easily for custom shades and layered effects.
Is it suitable for palette knife techniques?
Absolutely. It maintains shape and texture well with both brush and knife.
What kinds of tones can I achieve with this colour?
You can create glowing reds, warm earth tones, or rich glazes layered over other colours.
