Michael Harding Art Formulas

Michael Harding – Artist colors with uncompromising pigment quality

Michael Harding is synonymous worldwide with exceptional artists’ paints that are the result of a genuine passion for pigments, materiality and precision craftsmanship. Founded by the artist and color expert of the same name, the brand has earned a firm place in the studios of professional artists – across all techniques.

At the heart of every Michael Harding color is the pigment. Highly pure, carefully selected artist pigments are processed in maximum concentration and formulated with the greatest respect for their natural character. Whether oil or watercolor paint – each formulation follows the goal of achieving the best possible color strength, depth and vibrancy.

Michael Harding’s oil paints are traditionally rubbed with cold-pressed linseed oil and do not contain any unnecessary additives, fillers or waxes. The result is intense, honest colors with exceptional luminosity, finely tuned texture and excellent drying properties. Each color behaves as the respective pigment dictates – a quality feature that experienced artists particularly appreciate.

Michael Harding’s watercolors also follow this uncompromising philosophy. They are characterized by extremely high pigmentation, brilliant transparency and impressive colour purity. The paints dissolve effortlessly, flow in a controlled manner and develop their characteristic depth even when heavily diluted. Ideal for expressive glazes as well as for precise, detailed work.

Michael Harding colors are not industrial mass products. They are tools for people who want to understand, feel and consciously use color. For artists who value authenticity, material honesty and maximum expressiveness – regardless of technique or style.