{"id":11576,"date":"2022-11-10T21:51:40","date_gmt":"2022-11-11T02:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thomasparkerhudson.com\/wordpress\/?p=11576"},"modified":"2022-11-10T21:54:10","modified_gmt":"2022-11-11T02:54:10","slug":"review-michael-harding-oil-paint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thomasparkerhudson.com\/wordpress\/2022\/11\/review-michael-harding-oil-paint\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Michael Harding oil paint"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the past, I used enough Michael Harding paint to add it to my oil paint reference<\/a>. My initial rating was “good.” Later, I tried their titanium white and was surprised to discover that it is the best titanium white I’ve ever used. I am not a fan of titanium white but the Harding unbleached titanium is excellent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After my experience with the titanium, I decided to do an extended test. I bought the assortment of paint you see in this photo. Among these colors, lead (Cremnitz) white, Terre Verte (green earth), and ultramarine blue are part of my normal palette. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more<\/span>In the Studio Oct. 14 2012<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Based on price alone, Harding is a premium brand fitting between the two most expensive brands–Blockx, and Old Holland (OH). Using the always-pricey cerulean blue as a metric, Harding sells a 40ml tube for $67; OH is $92.89; Blockx is $46.26. These prices are taken today from the online discounter, Blick. For those unfamiliar with paint prices, you read that right; a single 40ml tube is almost $100. Painting has become an occupation for the wealthy or the children of politicians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you go through a lot of oil paint like I do, price is important. My cost rating captures the paint’s value given its price. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Read more<\/span>Stephen Pentak at Bonfoey<\/span><\/a><\/div>

My original rating for Harding was based on a tube of Cremnitz white and a tube of one of my most-used colors, burnt sienna. For those who haven’t visited here before, I don’t have a favorite brand nor am I looking for one. I use paint from a variety of vendors. My favorite burnt sienna is from Rublev; my favorite raw umber is from Rembrandt, and favorite light red is from Winsor Newton, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides Harding’s titanium white, and from among those I’ve tried, I like their burnt sienna, Cremnitz white, green earth, and yellow lake very much. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Read more<\/span>Cleveland Museum of Art Staff Exhibition<\/span><\/a><\/div>

The Harding paints handle extremely well. They’re fluid yet retain body. I’m revising my reference to include them with the other premium brands–Old Holland and Blockx. I rank the premium brands OH, Blockx, and Harding in that order. After I use Harding more, I might revise the ranking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My day-today brands continue to be RGH, Blue Ridge, and Winsor Newton. I’m also liking Rembrandt these days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more<\/span>In the Studio—10\/28\/12<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Since I am boycotting OH, it’s a toss up for me between Blockx and Harding when I want a premium tube. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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