Paint your future inwatercolour.
Michael Harding's Rising Artists programme champions emerging painters. This autumn we're spotlighting our watercolour ambassadors and their signature palettes, and inviting watercolour artists everywhere to apply.
Open to watercolour artists worldwide · Applications reviewed quarterly
Watercolour artists, their palettes
Our watercolour ambassadors are painters, illustrators and plein air artists who choose Michael Harding watercolours for their depth, richness and pigment load. Explore their signature palettes and follow their work.
Sucharita Sengupta Suri
Mumbai-based artist and designer whose whimsical paintings bring together flora, fauna and imagination.
Poppy Balser
Canadian painter of fresh, serene watercolours drawn from the coast and landscapes of Nova Scotia.
Brienne Brown
Award-winning plein air painter embracing the controlled chaos of watercolour to build chroma-shifted neutrals.
Vinessa Redford
Toronto artist exploring contemporary florals and organic forms with meditative expression and experimental texture.
Urban Anna
Self-taught artist who transforms everyday architecture into magical, whimsical art with watercolour and pen.
Marlaine Michie
Watercolour artist and creator of MH colour swatch comparisons, passionate about paint and colour.
Watch the next generation paint.
Our Rising Artists and watercolour ambassadors are painters, illustrators and plein air artists who choose Michael Harding watercolours for their depth, richness and pigment load. See how the colours move on the page, then meet the artists behind the palettes.
Applying to the Rising Artists programme
What is the Michael Harding Rising Artists programme?
The Rising Artists programme champions emerging painters worldwide. Selected artists join our roster of ambassadors, share their work with a global audience, and receive the Michael Harding materials they need to grow their practice.
Who can apply to the Rising Artists programme?
The programme is open to watercolour and oil paint artists worldwide. We welcome applications from young and emerging artists at any stage of their career.
How do I apply to the Rising Artists programme?
Submit an application through the online form at michaelharding.co.uk/rising-artists/apply. Include your name and email, select your medium (watercolour or oil paint), add your portfolio or social links, and write a 300-500 word artist statement and a 200-300 word biography.
When are Rising Artists applications reviewed?
Applications are reviewed quarterly. Our team will be in touch after the review.
What does the programme include for watercolour artists?
Rising Artists receive Michael Harding watercolour and oil paint materials to support their practice, and are featured alongside our ambassador artists on the Michael Harding website and social channels. Current watercolour ambassadors include Sucharita Sengupta Suri, Poppy Balser, Brienne Brown, Vinessa Redford, Urban Anna and Marlaine Michie.
Are you the next Rising Artist?
We welcome applications from young and emerging artists worldwide. If you work in watercolour and are ready to take your practice further, we'd love to see your work.
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