An ideal ground or underpainting colour, with good texture and a lean surface.
Its real power comes from its ability to mix into any colour, providing a “suede” effect that lends well to pastels and rich textures.
Inorganic – manufactured using a chemical process different from the standard rutile titanium dioxide, giving it a subtle linen or lime wash, pinky-brown shade.
Many years ago, a well-known English artist asked Michael Harding to make them special batches of this colour, when his fellow artists saw it, it became part of their regular range and proving hugely popular.
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.
