Michael Harding Non-Absorbent Acrylic Primer - Superior Base for Oil Paintings

Michael Harding Non-Absorbent Acrylic Primer is a professional-quality ground developed specifically for oil painters who want a painting surface that enhances the natural beauty and handling of oil color.

Unlike traditional acrylic gesso, this innovative primer creates a non-absorbent surface that allows oil paint to remain on the surface rather than being absorbed into the ground. The result is richer color, greater luminosity, smoother blending, cleaner glazing, and the responsive brush feel many oil painters prefer.

Suitable for properly prepared canvas, linen, and wood panels, this durable acrylic primer creates a consistent, archival foundation while giving artists the freedom to choose the ground color that best complements their painting style.

Why Artists Choose Michael Harding Non-Absorbent Acrylic Primer

• Designed specifically for oil painting
• Creates a professional non-absorbent painting surface
• Promotes richer color, luminosity, and beautiful paint handling
• Excellent for glazing, blending, and detailed brushwork
• Suitable for properly prepared canvas, linen, and wood panels
• Professional-quality acrylic formulation
• Available in nine carefully selected colors
• 500 mL container for preparing multiple painting surfaces

Choose the Right Ground Color

White — Maximum brightness and color vibrancy with a classic neutral painting surface.

Clear — Preserves the natural beauty of wood or linen while creating a professional non-absorbent surface.

Neutral Grey — Reduces glare and makes judging values easier throughout the painting process.

Raw Sienna Dark — A rich earthy ground that establishes warmth and harmonizes subsequent paint layers.

Olive Green — A muted natural ground favored for landscapes, botanical subjects, and wildlife painting.

Pozzuoli Red Earth — A traditional reddish earth tone inspired by classical painting methods that helps establish values quickly.

Burnt Sienna — A warm reddish-brown ground ideal for portraits, figurative work, and traditional underpainting.

Raw Sienna — A warm golden earth tone that provides a naturally harmonious foundation for a wide variety of subjects.

Black — A dramatic dark ground that enhances contrast and is perfect for artists who prefer working from dark to light.

Size: 500 mL