Dark Morellone Earth Michael Harding Watercolour

Dark Morellone Earth Michael Harding WatercolourMorellone from the Italian word for blackberry is a type of dark purple red ochre found throughout the volcanic regions of Italy. During the middle ages, it was often used as a ground layer for Azurite or Lapis Lazuli skies in liturgical murals. This Morellone Earth is produced synthetically to allow full control on the colouration. Artists the world over recognise and appreciate Michael Hardings handmade oil paints for their high pigment load and

Morellone- from the Italian word for blackberry- is a type of dark purple-red ochre found throughout the volcanic regions of Italy. During the middle ages, it was often used as a ground layer for Azurite or Lapis Lazuli skies in liturgical murals. This Morellone Earth is produced synthetically to allow full control on the colouration.

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.

• PR 101 Synthetic Red Iron Oxide Pigment
• Low Staining Power
• Opaque
• Granulating
• Excellent Lightfastness