Michael Harding Handmade Oil 40ml tube- Aureolin 40ml (series 5)

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A transparent, straw, ochre-like yellow with rich, greenish undertones.

In glazes and thinned layers, it displays a Renaissance-like range of muted gold, which over whites can be quite fiery. 

However, in or over deeper layers, it exhibits a mustardy, heavy patina or when mixed with PV 23, it can make a most remarkable deep, gingery colour.

Inorganic – Aureolin (Cobalt Yellow) was produced in the 1850s as an inorganic replacement for the unreliable organic yellow gum known as Gamboge.

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Widely recognised as one of the best Oil Colour Paints available, thanks to the high pigment levels used in their manufacture they give strong colours that are vibrant and true providing great coverage and highly resistant to fading.

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Michael Harding Oil paints are made by hand in Wales, adopting techniques dating back to the days of the Old Masters. 

A popular Artist in his own right Michael Harding states "As an artist and painter I wanted to create colours that were true and vibrant, and paint which was beautiful and durable"

The paints are described as having a buttery, creamy texture that are easy to handle and their texture is easily manipulated.