Michael Harding
Michael Harding is a world-renowned paintmaker using methods that date back to the days of the Old Masters to create colors that are true, vibrant, and beautiful.
Michael Harding oil paints use historic paintmaking methods to create vibrant, luminous colors. This world-renowned paintmaker crafts exceptional professional Oil Paint alongside Artist Watercolor, using traditional techniques that ensure beautiful pigmentation and long-lasting colors. Michael Harding’s carefully formulated mediums and oils enhance paint handling, while primers and varnish help prepare and complete your paintings.
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Michael Harding: Oil Paint in the Tradition of the Old Masters
Michael Harding has set the standard for oil paints since 1982, producing handcrafted oils known for their exceptional vibrancy, texture, and pigment load.
Inspired by the Old Masters, Michael Harding developed his Handmade Artist Oil Color range to bring artists the finest colors possible, crafted using only the best ingredients. Michael Harding oil paint is revered for its buttery consistency and intensity, offering a rich, luminous quality that is rarely matched by other paintmakers.
Michael Harding oil paint has a high pigment concentration that ensures excellent coverage and vibrancy. This makes it ideal for artists who require superior quality. Additionally, Michael Harding’s range of mediums and varnishes allows artists to customize their techniques and achieve the desired finish in their work.
In 2022, Michael Harding introduced a range of Watercolor Paints which have been carefully developed to the same high standards as his oil colors. He took over twenty years to develop the range, with each pigment researched and formulated to perform to its maximum potential.
With a range of over 130 colors, Michael Harding strived to achieve the same color intensity and clarity that he developed with his oil paints. At the heart of his approach is his knowledge about the physical properties of color, which shines through in the paints he creates.
For artists who appreciate the tradition of quality and a commitment to craftsmanship, Michael Harding paints are a perfect choice.
We invited Michael Harding to the Jackson’s Studio to discuss his background and expertise in colormaking. Discover more on Jackson’s Art Blog: In Conversation with Michael Harding.