Rediscover the timeless charm of classic walnut-style ink with the performance of a modern, archival formula. Tom Norton Walnut Drawing Ink echoes the tones used by old-masters like Rembrandt and Da Vinci, but without the acidic ingredients that caused fading and paper deterioration.
This walnut ink is not made from nuts — instead, it uses high-quality artist pigments to recreate the warmth and depth of traditional sepia while staying acid-free, lightfast and perfectly safe for long-term work.
Its biggest advantage: it contains no shellac or acrylic binders, meaning it remains water-soluble even when fully dry — a rare and highly desirable quality for artists.
You can darken tones through layering or lighten areas using a wet brush (“lifting”), making it behave much like watercolor but with richer, earthier character. Its classic walnut tone makes it exceptional for calligraphy, expressive drawing, underpaintings, mixed media and encaustic work on wood or paper.
It also shines in staining and aging techniques, allowing you to antique paper without altering its pH — safe for journals, photos, documents and archival projects.
👉 Features:
- Deep, organic brown–sepia tone
- Lightfast & archival (acid-free)
- Water-based and fully water-soluble at all stages
- No shellac or acrylic binder
- Excellent for layering, lifting & shading
- Suitable for calligraphy (dip & fountain pens)
- Ideal for watercolor work, drawing & underpainting
- Perfect for encaustic artists and pastel underlayers
- 70ml bottle
💡 Extra Tip:
Use as an underpainting wash for watercolors: its sepia tone adds immediate atmosphere and makes color layering more dynamic.
👍 Ideal For:
- Vintage-style drawing & calligraphy
- Watercolor and mixed media artists
- Encaustic work on wood or paper
- Archival-safe aging & staining techniques
- Underpaintings that need depth and warm tonality
✨ Inspiration Tip:
Try combining walnut ink with a fine-line dip pen for structural sketch lines, then soften edges with a damp brush — the blend creates a moody, expressive tone unique to this ink.
