Ochre Havana of France Michael Harding Watercolour

Ochre Havana of France Michael Harding WatercolourHavana Ochre originates in the Luberon region of France, and is famous for its slight warm pink overtones. It can be found in some of the oldest cave art in Europe, and has been mined for use in art since then. As a result, the true Havana earth is a diminishing resource, and all but one quarry in the Luberon have closed operations. That is why Michael Harding's Ochre Havana of France uses synthetically produced Yellow Earth to make its bulk, with the

Havana Ochre originates in the Luberon region of France, and is famous for its slight warm pink overtones. It can be found in some of the oldest cave art in Europe, and has been mined for use in art since then. As a result, the true Havana earth is a diminishing resource, and all but one quarry in the Luberon have closed operations. That is why Michael Harding's Ochre Havana of France uses synthetically produced Yellow Earth to make its bulk, with the more widely found French Red Ochre tinting it in imitation of the original.

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.

• PY 42 Synthetic Yellow Iron Oxide Pigment, PR 102 Natural Red Iron Oxide
• Low Staining Power
• Semi-Opaque
• Granulating
• Excellent Lightfastness