A delicate shade of violet that appears opaque in mass-tone but that quickly becomes transparent when applied thinly and glazed over a white ground, creating an intriguing range of bluish pinks. The hues are equally restrained.
Inorganic – First made from the rare ore of Cobalt Phosphate in the mid-19th century, it’s now a synthetic, inorganic pigment. This lighter shade is closest to the original, natural version.
Always allow Cobalt Violet Light to cure in a good light for the cleanest results.
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.
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.
