Michael Harding is one of the world's most respected manufacturers of professional artist paints, renowned for exceptional pigment quality, traditional craftsmanship and uncompromising performance.
Handmade in the United Kingdom, Michael Harding's professional oil paints and artist watercolours are created using the finest pigments and carefully selected ingredients to deliver outstanding colour strength, luminosity and permanence.
At Senior Art Supplies, explore our premium range of Michael Harding oil paints, watercolours, mediums and accessories, trusted by professional artists worldwide.
Whether you're painting in oils or watercolour, Michael Harding offers exceptional handling, vibrant colour and archival quality for artists who demand the very best.
Features:
- Handmade in the United Kingdom
- Professional artist-quality paints
- Exceptional pigment load
- Rich, luminous colour
- Traditional handcrafted formulations
- Outstanding lightfastness & permanence
The Michael Harding Story
Michael Harding founded the company in 1982 with a simple goal: to create the finest oil paints possible using traditional methods and the highest quality raw materials. Dissatisfied with the increasing use of fillers and modern manufacturing shortcuts, Harding set out to produce colours that reflected the true beauty and character of each pigment.
Today, Michael Harding remains committed to that philosophy, crafting professional artist paints with exceptional pigment loads, outstanding colour brilliance and uncompromising quality. From world-renowned oil paints to premium artist watercolours, the brand continues to be trusted by professional artists who value authentic craftsmanship and exceptional performance.
FAQs
Michael Harding oil paints are handmade using traditional methods and the finest pigments, producing exceptionally rich colour, high pigment concentrations and outstanding handling qualities prized by professional artists.
Michael Harding is renowned for using pure pigments with carefully selected oils and minimal fillers, allowing each colour to retain its natural brilliance, depth and character.
Yes. Michael Harding carefully selects pigments with excellent lightfastness to help ensure finished artworks retain their colour and vibrancy for generations when properly cared for.
While suitable for any artist seeking the highest quality materials, Michael Harding oil paints are especially popular with professional artists and serious painters who value exceptional pigment strength, colour accuracy and traditional oil painting performance.
Professional artists choose Michael Harding for its uncompromising approach to quality, using the highest possible pigment load and traditional manufacturing methods to create colours with remarkable depth, luminosity and handling.
The result is an oil paint that performs beautifully in everything from delicate glazing to expressive impasto techniques.
Yes. Michael Harding watercolours are professional artist-grade paints made with premium pigments and carefully selected binders, offering exceptional colour intensity, transparency and lightfastness for artists who demand the highest quality.
Yes. Michael Harding offers both professional oil paints and watercolours with a strong focus on pure pigments and colour consistency, making it easier for artists who work across multiple mediums to create harmonious palettes.