VELVET & VERDIGRIS was born from my favorite kind of treasure hunt — sorting through vintage ephemera from my antique and thrifting exploration: stained parchment letters, found photos, tarnished jewelry, fabric swatches, lace, and ribbon with histories and stories I’ll never know.
I wanted to capture that quiet, cinematic mood when something beautiful has been lived in.
This collection moves between softness and weathered edge: deep velvet shadows, oxidized copper greens, dusty mineral rose, and that warm glow of aged bronze. These aren't typical Valentine brights — they're colors with texture, depth, and a little history in them.
Think: vintage letters on timeworn paper. Patina on old metal. Romance with grit.
Choose Your Palette
This collection has two beautiful palettes. When you purchase both, you’ll receive a bonus Copper Patina metallic 10ml Ink.
VELVET — warm, earthy, grounded
Dusty mineral rose, crimson, antique parchment, bronze shimmer
VERDIGRIS — cool, moody, shadowed
Dark teal velvet, verdigris green, midnight plum, sage smoke
What's Inside Each Set
A curated collection of handcrafted studio favorites for painting, swatching, and mixed-media layering:
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2 Mineral Wash Inks (20ml bottles) — pigment-rich, matte-finish inks made for expressive blooms, granulation, and atmospheric washes
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2 Pigment Bars — 1 multicolor confetti bar + 1 monoprint bar, both wax-based for rubbing, monoprinting, glazing, resist marks, and bold accents
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1 Mini Confetti Cake (.5 oz) — texture-rich wax color with specks and surprises, perfect for melted wax painting
- Collector swatch card printable
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Digital Studio Notes with color stories and layering ideas
How to Use
Mineral Wash Inks:
- Use straight from the bottle for rich, atmospheric washes
- Dilute with water for softer blooms and gradients
- Layer over wax for beautiful resist effects
- Mix with #tracibautistaCOLOR watercolors or inks to create additional colors and extend your palette
- Perfect for swatching, backgrounds, and collage foundations
Pigment Bars:
- Draw directly on paper for wax resist under inks or watercolor
- Rub and blend for soft color fields
- Use on heated plate for monoprints and ghost prints
- Use with stencils on paper and fabric
- Layer with other media for rich, dimensional texture
Mini Confetti Cakes:
- Melt gently on heated plate and brush onto paper
- or break apart and use pieces to scribble and make marks on the canvas
- Use for collage layering and warm adhesive effects
- Add texture and surprise pops of color
Pro tips:
- Gently swirl inks before use — natural settling is part of the mineral-rich formula
- Layer inks over wax for resist effects and texture
- Layer acrylic paint over wax to create grunge textures
- Store finished wax-on-paper work with parchment between pages
Made For
- Swatching sessions to play and experiment
- Layered backgrounds and collage-ready surfaces
- Wax resist play under watercolor + ink
- Texture surfaces built with wax and stained with ink
- Romantic, vintage-patina palettes that aren't your typical Valentine brights
Velvet & Verdigris is for the artist who loves texture, story, and color with a little history in it — a collection that feels like a keepsake the moment you open it.
💌 Collector Bonus
Purchase both VELVET + VERDIGRIS sets and receive a bonus 10ml Copper Patina Ink — a warm metallic wash with subtle shimmer, perfect for adding aged-metal glow to your layered work.
⚠️ Safety + Handling
Handcrafted art materials intended for adult use.
- For external art use only. Not for cosmetic use. Not for ingestion.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
- Protect work surfaces, hands, and clothing—pigments may stain.
- Dispose of rinse water responsibly according to local guidelines.
📅 Pre-Order + Shipping
✔️ This is a pre-order. Orders start shiping mid-February 2026.
✔️ Shipping: All handcrafted paints ship via USPS Ground Advantage or Priority Mail.
✔️ Tracking: You'll receive an automated email when your order is being packaged. Please allow 3-5 business days for USPS tracking to be updated.
