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Title: Colours for Indigenous red ochre war paint?
Post by: WuZhuiQiu on September 20, 2020, 06:13:42 PM

What colours might be used to represent the red ochre war paint of North American (and other) Indigenous warriors? I have seen "red ochre" paints in the shop, but they appear awfully dark, perhaps because they lack the impurities of naturally-obtained red ochre. Might a brick red or pale barn red be closer? Which manufacturers' colours have you used? Thanks!

Title: Re: Colours for Indigenous red ochre war paint?
Post by: Atheling on September 20, 2020, 07:14:25 PM

I think Captain blood painted up some Maasai with red ochre body paint  ???

Might be worth giving him a quick PM if he doesn't notice this thread that is.

Title: Re: Colours for Indigenous red ochre war paint?
Post by: sepoy1857 on September 21, 2020, 12:49:08 AM

I like Citadel Mephiston Red as a base with a highlight of Scale75 Alderbraun, followed by a final highlight of Antares Red.

Title: Re: Colours for Indigenous red ochre war paint?
Post by: WuZhuiQiu on September 21, 2020, 06:36:56 PM

Thank you, both!

Title: Re: Colours for Indigenous red ochre war paint?
Post by: Atheling on September 21, 2020, 10:26:07 PM

Quote from: WuZhuiQiu on September 21, 2020, 06:36:56 PM

Thank you, both!

Happy to help. :)

Title: Re: Colours for Indigenous red ochre war paint?
Post by: SteveBurt on September 22, 2020, 10:13:48 AM

I use Liquitex Red Oxide

Title: Re: Colours for Indigenous red ochre war paint?
Post by: oabee on September 28, 2020, 09:04:21 PM

I believe it's been, oh, five or more years since I painted any Eastern Woodland Indians, and I really can't remember what I used. I do know, however, that the best source I have found for colors, patterns, and tattoos is the prolific historical art work of Robert Griffing. I have 58 images posted here:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/92083398@N08/albums/72157632476820676

(https://www.lordnelsons.com/gallery/frontier/griffing/images/Friendsuf_l.jpg)

(https://www.lordnelsons.com/gallery/frontier/griffing/images/griffing_34l.jpg)

I have used Citadel Mephiston Red for other purposes, and I think it would do nicely for war paint. From what I've seen of Liquitex Red Oxide, it would be fine as well. For what it's worth, the only colors Griffing shows for his Eastern Woodland Indians are red and black. Other tribes (southern, western, plains, Great Lakes) may certainly vary. I would only suggest that any colors used for war paint be thinned a bit. You can see the effect in Griffing's paintings.

As always, go with what looks good to you!

Title: Re: Colours for Indigenous red ochre war paint?
Post by: pallard on October 03, 2020, 01:52:10 PM

Hi
I use red inks, which give the right aspect of transparency with slight glassy effect of bear grease used as a medium.
Philippe