Viridian Michael Harding Watercolour

Viridian Michael Harding WatercolourThis hydrated variant of Chromium Sesquioxide, introduced in the mid 19th century, is a valued support colour used for influencing greys in washes. The vivid blue undertones apparent in thin layers are soon eclipsed in the darker green granulations. Landscapists and some portraitists still prefer it to the more brutal power of the Phthalo Greens. When combined with reds, an interesting range of blue greys results. Placing it as local colour in the

This hydrated variant of Chromium Sesquioxide, introduced in the mid-19th century, is a valued support colour used for influencing greys in washes. The vivid blue undertones apparent in thin layers are soon eclipsed in the darker green granulations. Landscapists and some portraitists still prefer it to the more brutal power of the Phthalo Greens. When combined with reds, an interesting range of blue-greys results. Placing it as local colour in the proximity of vermilion can also produce some interesting complementary effects.

Artists the world over recognise and appreciate Michael Harding’s handmade oil paints for their high pigment load and purity. Now watercolourists everywhere will benefit from the unprecedented proportions of pigment in the new range of 136 finely ground watercolours by Michael Harding. These watercolours will amaze with their colour strength, vibrance, clarity, and longevity!

Created with care and passion, the vibrance and intensity of pigmentation allows every artist the ability to extend the potential of chromatic brilliance in their art or desaturate to their personal desires. True fidelity to traditional ingredients provides watercolours that are evocatively transparent, intense, and at times exquisitely granulated. The choice is now in your hands.

• PG 18 Hydrated Chromium Sesquioxide Pigment
• Non-Staining
• Transparent
• Granulating
• Excellent Lightfastness