In Conversation with Michael Harding - Part One

Since they were first produced in 1982, Michael Harding oil paints have earned a reputation for being among the finest oil paints available to artists today. Michael Harding's past as an artist, and his love of the Old Masters, inspired him to create oil paints that are free from fillers, extenders, and driers - allowing the unique characteristics of each pigment to shine through. In part one of our conversation with Michael Harding, he discusses his journey as a paint maker, and how the paintings of the Old Masters have inspired him. Find Michael Harding oil paints on our website: https://www.jacksonsart.com/brands/mi... 0:00 Introduction 0:07 In Conversation with Michael Harding 0:12 Why Michael Harding began making oil colours 1:07 Michael's scale of production when he started 1:58 Deciding on the company name, Michael Harding 3:24 What pigments Michael started with 3:43 Difficulties faced during Michael's paint making journey 6:44 Describing his own art and his feelings around using his own hand made materials 8:17 Michael's 'go to' colours when painting 9:53 What oil colour would Michael give to artists, such as Rembrandt or Monet, if they were alive today #oilpainting #pigments #jacksonsart