Michael Harding uses only the finest of the finest pigments, including genuine Afghan lapis lazuli and real Chinese Vermilion, grinds in refined cold-pressed linseed oil (or occasionally safflower oil) to ensure the highest degree of permanence. He also refuses to use fillers, extenders and driers. Michael Harding Oil Paints bring you the rich history of this highest of art forms in a tube, proof positive of the central importance of materials. Michael Harding Professional Watercolours are artist-quality watercolour paints developed to deliver highly saturated, pigmented colours.
Catching Up With Michael Harding On The Cass Couch
Miracle Medium is more than just a medium; it’s a testament to the evolution of art supplies in the 21st century. Formulated from renewable vegetable sources, this solvent-free medium is a leap towards sustainability in the art world. It’s not just an alternative; it’s a superior choice for artists who care about their health and the planet.
Key Features and Benefits:
Eco-Friendly and Safe: Free from traditional solvents, Miracle Medium significantly reduces exposure to toxic fumes, ensuring a safer, more comfortable working environment.
Enhanced Artistic Performance: Experience improved blending, superior brush control, and effortless cleanup. This medium elevates your art to new heights, ensuring every stroke is a step towards perfection.
Make your oil paint colours look as if you’ve just brushed them onto the canvas by properly preparing your surface with Michael Harding Non-Absorbent Acrylic Primer.
This unique primer, known for its non-absorbent properties, establishes a durable bond with paint layers, providing adequate tooth without a greasy feel. NAAP is versatile and suitable for application on various supports, even allowing for use over budget-friendly, conventionally primed canvases, transforming them into a non-absorbent surface for your artistic pursuits.
"My commitment to producing artist materials of the highest quality has led me to utilize techniques that have been refined over centuries, dating back to the era of the old masters"
MICHAEL HARDING
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EXPLORING MICHAEL HARDING PYRROLE RED WITH EMMA LEONE PALMER
We invited artist Emma-Leone Palmer to try our World Exclusive launch of Michael Harding's release of Pyrrole Red. You can watch how Emma got on exploring this new pigment whilst creating one of her latest stunning artworks below.
We took a trip down memory lane to look at the history of one the most renowned paint manufactures in the world. Read about Michaels early life, his research of the Old Masters and he developed this unique unique paint loved by painters from all over the world.
We took a trip down memory lane to look at the history of one the most renowned paint manufactures in the world. Read about Michaels early life, his research of the Old Masters and he developed this unique unique paint loved by painters from all over the world.
