Pigments

Pigments

Crimson

Nepali blessing

Present in the national flag, the tikka, and festive celebrations, crimson is deeply rooted in Nepali culture. I painted Kathmandu Durbar Square using Alizarin Crimson after returning from Everest Base Camp.

Painting location at Kathmandu Durbar Square, Nepal.
Alizarin Crimson watercolor pan
Painting Kathmandu Durbar Square en plein air with Alizarin Crimson.
Sketchbook
Travel sketchbook stamp from Kathmandu.
Painting location at Kathmandu Durbar Square, Nepal.
Nepali woman
Monks
Tikka
Yak
Football t-shirt
Nepali hats
Fabrics
Nepali plate
Socks
Nepali women
  • Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • 27°42'16.8"N 85°18'24.6"E
  • Sunday, 9 November 2025

Pigment recipe

PR83:1 Alizarin Crimson Synthetic Alizarin (Anthrachinone)

Schmincke Horadam 357

Chinese Ink
Kyrgyz orange

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