Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We’re thrilled to announce our new book ‘Pigment Stories’. A book for artists and art enthusiasts alike, it reveals the hidden histories behind pigments, uncovering tales of discovery, innovation, and transformation.
Human beings have used colour to tell stories for millennia, but the colours themselves have stories to tell. From earthy ochres used in prehistoric caves to the cutting-edge chemistry of modern colours, these stories trace how pigments have shaped art, science, and culture.
The history of artists’ pigments intersects with everyday life in surprising ways. Find out why Carmine connects Old Master paintings with confectionery, how the car industry has driven colour innovation, and which pigment you may have used to brush your teeth.
The idea for the book emerged from comments we received from people enjoying the ‘Pigment Stories’ film series. It’s both a celebration and a continuation, and it expands on many of the narratives we began telling on screen. We began to imagine how these stories might live in a physical format. This drew on research and articles about pigments by Evie Hatch, Studio and Materials specialist at Jackson’s and host of the film series. Along the way, new entries were added – whose stories were too good to leave untold.
Order now on our website: jacksonsart.com/pigment-stories-book-by-jackson-s-art?utm_campaign=ps_outnow&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organicsocial&utm_content=youtube_social_organic_shorts_to_ecom
Filmed by the Jackson's Team in the Jackson's Studio. This film features Evie Hatch, Studio and Materials Specialist at Jackson’s Art Supplies.
We’re thrilled to announce our new book ‘Pigment Stories’. A book for artists and art enthusiasts alike, it reveals the hidden histories behind pigments, uncovering tales of discovery, innovation, and transformation.
Human beings have used colour to tell stories for millennia, but the colours themselves have stories to tell. From earthy ochres used in prehistoric caves to the cutting-edge chemistry of modern colours, these stories trace how pigments have shaped art, science, and culture.
The history of artists’ pigments intersects with everyday life in surprising ways. Find out why Carmine connects Old Master paintings with confectionery, how the car industry has driven colour innovation, and which pigment you may have used to brush your teeth.
The idea for the book emerged from comments we received from people enjoying the ‘Pigment Stories’ film series. It’s both a celebration and a continuation, and it expands on many of the narratives we began telling on screen. We began to imagine how these stories might live in a physical format. This drew on research and articles about pigments by Evie Hatch, Studio and Materials specialist at Jackson’s and host of the film series. Along the way, new entries were added – whose stories were too good to leave untold.
Order now on our website: jacksonsart.com/pigment-stories-book-by-jackson-s-art?utm_campaign=ps_outnow&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organicsocial&utm_content=youtube_social_organic_shorts_to_ecom
Filmed by the Jackson's Team in the Jackson's Studio. This film features Evie Hatch, Studio and Materials Specialist at Jackson’s Art Supplies.
