The latest set from Michael Harding, The Whitechapel Selection, pays tribute to a formative chapter in his paint-making journey. From 1999 to 2010, Michael worked out of a small East London studio during a period marked by experimentation, challenge, and creative growth.
The ten colours in this set reflect not only the physical character of Whitechapel but also the exploratory spirit of that time. As with every Michael Harding collection, the name represents more than just a palette — it captures the story behind it.
Here Michael goes through the colour spectrum in the set and talks about what makes each pigment so unique. Enjoy!
We've highlighted 5 x colours from this wonderful new set to showcase their individual characteristics on what makes them so unique. Orange Sunset, Citron, Madder Brown, Hookers Green and Olive Green.
You can shop new Michael Harding Whitechapel set here.
PO34 (Disazo Pyrazolone)
A bold, glowing orange is an organic pigment known for its warmth and vibrancy. With high oil content and strong tinting power, Orange Sunset offers a semi-opaque finish and medium drying time.
While its lightfastness is slightly lower than average, it excels in sunsets, highlights, and dynamic accents.
PY175 (Benzimidazolone Yellow)
Citron is a cool, green-toned bright yellow offering excellent lightfastness and high tinting strength. This transparent, slow-drying organic pigment has average oil content and is perfect for layering, botanical highlights, and creating fresh, luminous passages.
PR202 (Quinacridone Magenta) and PR101 (Iron Oxide).
This rich, deep, expressive brown delivers excellent lightfastness, high oil content, and dependable coverage.
The transparency and vibrancy of quinacridone merge with the weight and grounding of iron oxide, making it a beautiful choice for botanicals, portrait shadows, and atmospheric landscapes.
PG36 (Phthalo Green) PR101 (Synthetic Red Iron Oxide), and PY74 (Arylide Yellow)
This warm, slightly yellow-leaning green is named after 19th-century botanical illustrator William Hooker. It combines the boldness of phthalocyanine with earthy warmth.
Fast-drying and semi-transparent, Hookers Green offers excellent lightfastness, high oil content, and strong tinting power—ideal for natural greens and layered depth.
PR101 (Iron Oxide Red), PY74 (Arylide Yellow), and PB15.3 (Phthalo Blue GS)
A sophisticated dark yellowish-green combining organic and inorganic pigments, Olive Green is fast-drying, semi-transparent, and exhibits excellent lightfastness.
With high tinting strength and strong coverage, it’s perfect for landscapes, foliage, and botanical studies.
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