Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Dabbing refers to the application of paint or ink to a surface using a repetitive vertical hand motion. The media is bounced, pressed or touched onto the surface without linear movement or hand gesture, giving a diffused effect.
Dabbing has been used prolifically throughout painting history, since it’s such a versatile and intuitive technique. Most paintings have some areas of dabbing, perhaps even added subconsciously by the painter. Read more about Dabbing on our blog: jacksonsart.com/blog/2025/10/01/the-dabbing-technique-for-painting/?utm_campaign=at_dabbing&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organicsocial&utm_content=youtube_social_organic_shorts_to_blog
Filmed by the Jackson's Team in the Jackson's Studio. This film features Louise Reynolds, Studio and Materials Specialist at Jackson’s Art Supplies.
Dabbing refers to the application of paint or ink to a surface using a repetitive vertical hand motion. The media is bounced, pressed or touched onto the surface without linear movement or hand gesture, giving a diffused effect.
Dabbing has been used prolifically throughout painting history, since it’s such a versatile and intuitive technique. Most paintings have some areas of dabbing, perhaps even added subconsciously by the painter. Read more about Dabbing on our blog: jacksonsart.com/blog/2025/10/01/the-dabbing-technique-for-painting/?utm_campaign=at_dabbing&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organicsocial&utm_content=youtube_social_organic_shorts_to_blog
Filmed by the Jackson's Team in the Jackson's Studio. This film features Louise Reynolds, Studio and Materials Specialist at Jackson’s Art Supplies.
