Matisse Structure Acrylic – Van Dyke Brown (Series 1, 250 ml) is a deep, rich dark brown pigment ideal for shading, contrast, figure work, and underpainting. Inspired by traditional Van Dyke pigment, this earthy tone adds dramatic depth and vintage warmth to figurative pieces, portraits, landscapes, or mixed-media art. It comes in a convenient 250 ml plastic jar, perfect for studio or portable use.

As part of the professional Matisse Structure range, this heavy-body acrylic boasts a buttery texture that holds brush and palette knife marks excellently. Though classified under Series 1, it delivers reliable pigmentation and high opacity. Lightfast and archival, it supports artistic integrity and consistency across time. The colour is fully compatible with all Matisse mediums and products, ensuring seamless integration through mixed-media workflows.

You can apply it directly from the jar for bold impasto or mix with Matisse Impasto Medium to soften texture, or Painting Medium to enhance flow while retaining dense pigment and rich tone.

Key Features

• Van Dyke Brown – deep, vintage-style dark brown with warm undertones

• Series 1 – professional-grade pigment at great value

• Heavy-body acrylic in a 250 ml plastic jar, studio-ready for frequent use

• Excellent for impasto techniques, strong contrast, and underpainting

• Archival quality with dependable lightfastness

• Compatible with Flow, Fluid, Ink, and medium systems for versatile application