Oxide of Chromium Michael Harding Watercolour

Oxide of Chromium Michael Harding WatercolourOxide of Chromium has been used as a pigment since 1838, when Parisian colourmen Pannetier and Binet introduced it to the market. Its method of synthesis was kept secret until it was independently discovered by chemistry professor Charles Ernest Guignet 21 years later. Artists the world over recognise and appreciate Michael Hardings handmade oil paints for their high pigment load and purity. Now watercolourists everywhere will benefit from the

Oxide of Chromium has been used as a pigment since 1838, when Parisian colourmen Pannetier and Binet introduced it to the market. Its method of synthesis was kept secret until it was independently discovered by chemistry professor Charles-Ernest Guignet 21 years later.

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 17 Chromic Oxide Pigment
• Medium Staining Power
• Opaque
• Granulating
• Excellent Lightfastness