African Violet

Pigment: granulating semi transparent 

A granulating burst of blooming colour

African Violet is a luminous celebration of purple in full bloom—a beautiful meeting of soft lavender, radiant violet, and the rich mineral tones of an amethyst gemstone. This handcrafted watercolour comes alive on the paper, creating a beautiful granulating burst of colour as the pigments separate and settle into the texture of the page.

Delicate at first glance,African Violet reveals surprising depth as it dries. Soft lavender blooms mingle with deeper violet accents, creating natural variations that make every wash wonderfully unique. The granulation adds movement and texture, giving petals, distant mountains, shadows, and atmospheric landscapes an almost magical quality.

Perfect for botanicals,African Violet is especially beautiful for lavender fields, lilacs, irises, violets, hydrangeas, and expressive florals. Used in a soft wash, it creates an airy veil of purple; layered more deeply, it develops into a rich, jewel-like colour with captivating dimension.

Characteristics

• Colour: Luminous lavender-violet
• Transparency: Transparent to semi-transparent
• Granulation: Beautifully granulating
• Finish: Textural, luminous, and naturally variegated
• Ideal for: Botanicals, florals, landscapes, skies, and expressive washes

African Violet is the colour of a garden awakening at first light—soft blooms touched with violet, petals glowing through the morning air, and little pools of colour gathering between the leaves.

A gentle lavender with a wild heart, it blooms differently with every brushstroke.