Matisse Studio Acrylic Paint 120ml - Australian Sap Green

Matisse Australian Sap Green (Series 1) is a richly layered green that revives the historic beauty of the original buckthorn-based pigment with a modern, lightfast twist. Dating back to medieval manuscripts and 17th-century oil painting, traditional Sap Green was once prized for its luminous hue, but notoriously fugitive in light. Today, Australian Sap Green reimagines this classic tone using a high-performance blend of Copper Phthalocyanine, Chlorinated Copper Phthalocyanine, and Diarylide Yellow, offering artists a durable, semi-transparent green with striking depth and vibrancy.

This sophisticated color evokes the rich greens of the Daintree Rainforest in Far North Queensland, its acidic undertones reminiscent of fresh spring shoots, and its mass tone reflecting the dark, mossy forest floor. With its versatility in both light and shadow, Australian Sap Green is a dynamic tool for building complex foliage, organic landscapes, and subtle natural transitions.

Blend it with Cadmium Yellow Light for vivid grassy greens, or create earthy olive tones with Unbleached Titanium or Yellow Deep. For deeper shades, pair with Transparent Yellow Oxide or Transparent Red Oxide to achieve Hooker’s Green-like richness. Cooler olive tones emerge when combined with Australian Blue Gum, while stunning tropical hues are created with Cobalt Teal or Permanent Green Light.

Timeless and adaptable, Australian Sap Green remains a staple for landscape artists and color mixers alike, bringing the depth of natural green back to the contemporary palette.