Blue Verditer Michael Harding Watercolour

Blue Verditer Michael Harding WatercolourThe denim blue mass tone of Michael Harding's Blue Verditer comes from the mixing of two Cobalt compounds with the semi opaque Zinc Oxide. The original Blue Verditer was a synthesised version of Azurite, based on Copper Carbonate however, this was unstable in air, and over time exposed to air would turn from blue to grey, black or green. This formula maintains the colour of the original, without the downsides of oxidisation. Artists the world over

The denim-blue mass tone of Michael Harding's Blue Verditer comes from the mixing of two Cobalt compounds with the semi-opaque Zinc Oxide. The original Blue Verditer was a synthesised version of Azurite, based on Copper Carbonate- however, this was unstable in air, and over time exposed to air would turn from blue to grey, black or green. This formula maintains the colour of the original, without the downsides of oxidisation.

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.

• PB 28 Cobalt Aluminate Blue Spinel Pigment, PW 4 Zinc Oxide Pigment, PB 36 Cobalt Chromite Pigment
• Low Staining Power
• Semi-Transparent
• Granulating
• Excellent Lightfastness