Cobalt Violet Light Michael Harding Watercolour

Cobalt Violet Light Michael Harding WatercolourFirst made from the rare and impure ore of Cobalt Phosphate in the mid 19th century, its now much easier to industrially synthesise as a pure inorganic pigment. This lighter shade is closest to the original, natural version. Cobalt Violet Light has a delicate shade of violet that appears opaque in mass tone but that quickly becomes transparent when applied thinly and glazed over a white ground, creating an intriguing range of bluish pinks. The hues

First made from the rare and impure ore of Cobalt Phosphate in the mid-19th century, it’s now much easier to industrially synthesise as a pure inorganic pigment. This lighter shade is closest to the original, natural version. Cobalt Violet Light has a delicate shade of violet that appears opaque in mass-tone but that quickly becomes transparent when applied thinly and glazed over a white ground, creating an intriguing range of bluish pinks. The hues are equally restrained.

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.

• PV 14 Cobalt Phosphate Pigment
• Low Staining Power
• Semi-Opaque
• Granulating
• Very Good Lightfastness