In Conversation with Roman Szmal | Jacksons Art Jacksons Art 2026-09-20 | In Conversation with Roman Szmal | Jacksons Art
Meet Lorena Levi, Winner of Jackson’s Painting Prize 2022 Jacksons Art 2022-12-01 | Lorena Levi won the Jackson’s Painting Prize 2022 with her oil on MDF painting 'January Assessment'. Meet Lorena in her London studio talking about her practice, inspiration and the experience of winning the top prize in our annual painting competition. Watch the film on our blog: jacksonsart.com/blog/2022/11/29/meet-lorena-levi-winner-of-jacksons-painting-prize-2022/?utm_campaign=meet_lorena_levi&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=youtube_social_organic_shorts_to_blog
Delve Inside The Sketchbook of Mark Chen Jacksons Art 2022-11-30 | "Every artist has their unique way to navigate ideas in sketchbooks which is what makes the creative process vibrant and interesting, but the stage of planning and experimenting is key to all great works of art." Delve inside Mark Chen's sketchbooks and drawing pads to find out more about the organised approach he has to his drawing practice. Read the full article on our blog: jacksonsart.com/blog/2022/11/18/inside-the-sketchbook-of-mark-chen/?utm_campaign=inside_the_sketchbook_with_mark_chen&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=youtube_social_organic_shorts_to_blog
Meet Lorena Levi, Winner of Jacksons Painting Prize 2022 Jacksons Art 2022-11-29 | Lorena Levi won the Jackson’s Painting Prize 2022 with her oil on MDF painting 'January Assessment.' Meet Lorena in her studio in Tower Bridge, London where she discusses her practice, process, materials and the thrill of winning the top prize in our annual painting competition.Visit Jackson's Painting Prize site to enter and for more information: jacksonsart.com/paintingprize/?utm_campaign=meet_lorena_levi&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=youtube_social_organic_video_to_ecomSoundtrack by Jim O'Donoghue Martin jimodonoghuemartin.com0:00 Introduction0:39 How a Painting Begins1:53 Lorena's Painting Process2:45 Her Use of Wood as a Surface3:15 The Tools that Lorena Uses3:55 Inside Lorena's Studio5:03 A Good Day in the Studio for Lorena5:29 Lorena's Artistic Background6:17 Painting January Assessment7:01 Lorena's Artistic Influences7:38 Winning the Jackson's Painting Prize 20228:48 Credits
Jacksons Black Friday Weekend Sale Jacksons Art 2022-11-24 | Discover excellent deals across Jackson's own brand product range, as well as deals from leading brands including Schmincke, Faber-Castell, Winsor & Newton, Da Vinci, Unison, Stabilo, Caran d'Ache, Golden, Canson, Holbein, and many more. Browse our website: jacksonsart.com/black-friday-22
Michael Harding talks through his extensive new range of Professional Watercolours Jacksons Art 2022-11-15 | Colourman Michael Harding talks through his extensive new range of Professional Watercolours, what makes them unique, and the long journey he took to create them. Watch the video on our blog: jacksonsart.com/blog/2022/11/14/michael-harding-professional-watercolours/?utm_campaign=michael_harding_watercolour&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=youtube_social_organic_shorts_to_blog
In Conversation with Michael Harding about his New Watercolours | Jacksons Art Jacksons Art 2022-11-14 | Michael Harding has been producing oil paint since 1982, and now his long-held dream of making a high quality watercolour range has finally been realised. With a vision to develop colours of the highest intensity and integrity, and with as many pure single pigment colours as possible, Michael Harding has introduced a range of over 135 Professional Watercolour Paints. We invited him to join us in the Jackson’s studio to share his twenty-year journey in realising this new exciting collection, and in this 'In Conversation' film he discusses how he carefully developed the range, his love of colour and his plans for the future.0:00 Introduction0:23 Why Did You Decide to Create Your Own Watercolour Range? 03:34 Your New Watercolour Range Has Been 20 Years in the Making, Could You Tell us Why it Took so Long?05:42 What Did You Want to Offer Artists Which Makes the Range Different from Other Watercolours Available?07:17 How Did You Formulate Your Watercolours?09:09 Are Your Watercolours Lightfast?11:19 What do the Watercolours Have in Common with Your Oils?12:43 Can You Describe What Sets Are Available?13:45 Will You Expand Your Range to Include Half and Full Pans in the Future?14:48 Can You Tell us a Little About Your Favourite Colours in the Range and Show us Their Unique Qualities?37:36 CreditsView Michael Harding watercolours here: jacksonsart.com/brands/michael-harding/michael-harding-professional-watercolour?utm_campaign=michael_harding_watercolour&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=youtube_social_organic_video_to_ecom#michaelharding #watercolour #colour
Anne-Sylvie Godeau discusses the centuries-old practices that she uses to extract her colours Jacksons Art 2022-11-01 | Founder of Lutea, Anne-Sylvie Godeau discusses the centuries-old practices that she uses to extract her colours, and how painting with historical pigments holds its own particular appeal. Watch the full video on our blog: jacksonsart.com/blog/2022/10/31/in-conversation-with-anne-sylvie-godeau-of-lutea/?utm_campaign=in_conversation_with_anne-sylvie&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=youtube_social_organic_shorts_to_blog
In Conversation with Anne-Sylvie Godeau, Founder of Lutea Jacksons Art 2022-10-31 | Lutea offer hand crafted, professional grade artist pigments and extra fine natural watercolours derived from natural ingredients. Learn about the centuries-old practices that Anne-Sylvie Godeau uses to extract her colours, and how painting with historical pigments holds its own particular appeal.0:00 Introduction02:23 Where Does the Name Lutea Come From?03:01 Can You Describe Your Process?04:20 How Do You Create Different Shades of Colour, and What Is Extraction?05:56 How Do You Create a Colour?08:00 What Is the History of Lake Pigments?09:31 What Is Indigo?15:00 What Kind of Factors Do You Take Into Account When Making Lake Pigments?17:47 What Is the Most Difficult Part of Your Process?18:26 Why Is It Important To Consider Where Your Raw Materials Come From?20:31 Does the Climate Affect the Quality of the Pigments You Can Extract From Plants?21:59 Are Watercolours Made With Lake Pigments Lightfast?23:57 What Are the Most Difficult Colours To Make?25:16 You Are Very Transparent About Your Process. Is It Important To Share Your Craft?27:06 Where Did Your Passion for Pigments Begin?28:09 Has Studying Contemporary Art Been Useful for Your Current Path?30:10 How Do You Ensure the Pigment-Making Process Is Environmentally Sustainable?32:10 When Did You Start To Make Your Range of Watercolour Paints?34:01 Can You Use Your Watercolours Alongside Those Made With Synthetic Pigments?37:11 What Does the Future Hold for Lutea?42:03 Credits Read the full article on our blog: jacksonsart.com/blog/2022/10/31/in-conversation-with-anne-sylvie-godeau-of-lutea/?utm_campaign=in_conversation_with_anne-sylvie&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=youtube_social_description_to_blogGo behind-the-scenes at Lutea, watch the film here: jacksonsart.com/blog/2022/10/04/on-location-at-lutea/?utm_campaign=on_location_at_lutea&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=youtube_social_organic_video_to_blogView Lutea on our website: jacksonsart.com/brands/lutea?utm_campaign=in_conversation_with_anne-sylvie&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=youtube_social_organic_video_to_ecom#watercolour #pigments #jacksonsart
We visited Schmincke factory to see how Aero Color Fluid Acrylic is made Jacksons Art 2022-10-28 | Schmincke Aero Color Fluid Acrylic is comprised of the finest milled pigments, acrylic resin solution and water. The product can be applied by spray gun, brush, re-touching pen, or dipping brush. We visited Schmincke factory to see how this versatile product is made. Watch the video on our blog: jacksonsart.com/blog/2022/08/01/schmincke-factory-on-location
Kayoon Anderson describes her sketchbook drawings as mind-maps in the background of her work. Jacksons Art 2022-10-26 | "Sketchbooks are often the starting points behind finished paintings. They are a great place to iterate, and sometimes fail, in the pursuit of new concepts. They are the mind-maps in the background that never (normally) get seen." In this article, Kayoon Anderson shares with us the importance of sketchbooks in her practice. Delve inside the sketchbook of Kayoon Anderson on our blog: jacksonsart.com/blog/..jacksonsart.com/blog/2022/10/20/inside-the-sketchbook-of-kayoon-anderson/?utm_campaign=inside_the_sketchbook_of_kayoon_anderson&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=youtube_social_organic_shorts_to_blog
We visited Schmincke Factory to see how they make their Soft Pastels Jacksons Art 2022-10-22 | Schmincke offers a vast array of high quality professional oil, acrylic, watercolour, pastel and printmaking colours and mediums. We visited their factory to watch the production process. Watch the full video on our blog: jacksonsart.com/blog/2022/08/01/schmincke-factory-on-location
Watch the process of making Michael Harding Oils and Watercolours Jacksons Art 2022-10-14 | As a painter, Michael Harding found that the paints he was using could not achieve the qualities that he saw in the paintings of the Old Masters. This inspired him to make his own oil colours, just as the artists of the past did. We paid Michael Harding a visit to see how his paints are made, and we also got the chance to see his new watercolour range in production. Read about the process on our blog: jacksonsart.com/blog/2021/07/26/on-location-michael-harding-handmade-artists-colours
Intaglio is the form of printmaking in which the image is incised into the printing plate Jacksons Art 2022-10-08 | Intaglio is the form of printmaking in which the image is incised into the printing plate – the incised areas hold the ink which is transferred to dampened paper, under pressure, by rolling through a press. The plate will emboss into the paper so that you will see the tell-tale plate mark around the edges of the image and on the reverse of the print. Discover the Etching and Intaglio range on our website: jacksonsart.com/colour/printmaking/etching-and-intaglio
Read about Anne-Sylvie Godeau’s process of making watercolours at Lutea - link in comments below Jacksons Art 2022-10-05 | Lutea is the name of Anne-Sylvie Godeau’s pigment extraction venture, in which she single handedly uses organic natural matter to produce harmonious colours to produce her own line of professional grade watercolours. Read about the manufacturing process at Lutea on our blog: jacksonsart.com/blog/2022/10/04/on-location-at-lutea/?utm_campaign=on_location_at_lutea&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=youtube_social_organic_shorts_to_blog
Handmade Pigments: On Location at Lutea Jacksons Art 2022-10-03 | On Location at Lutea offers a glimpse into the processes carried out by Anne-Sylvie Godeau at her Lutea ‘micro-laboratory’. Here she works with plant matter that she has either farmed herself, or received as ‘waste’ products from local farms, or found growing wild. At Lutea she extracts their pigments, combines them with a metallic salt, filters the formula, and then eventually she is left with the end product - pure pigment powder which can be used to make fine artist’s paints.Lutea produce their own line of pigments and watercolours from this pigment extraction process, and also work with other companies and artists to produce colours to order.0:00 Introduction00:55 Meadowsweet Extraction Using a 'Herbal Tea' Process01:20 Filtration of Meadowsweet02:00 The Chelation Process 02:41 Second Filtration of Meadowsweet03:02 Small Batch Filtration of other Pigments03:36 Grinding Indigo Pigment04:38 Bottling Jars of Pigment 05:01 Credits Read the full article on our blog: jacksonsart.com/blog/2022/10/04/on-location-at-lutea/?utm_campaign=on_location_at_lutea&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=youtube_social_organic_video_to_blogView Lutea on our website: jacksonsart.com/brands/lutea?utm_campaign=on_location_at_lutea&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=youtube_social_organic_video_to_ecom#watercolour #behindthescenes #jacksonsart
Delve inside the Sketchbook of Real Hackney Dave Jacksons Art 2022-09-28 | Dave Buonaguidi AKA Real Hackney Dave has an approach to his sketchbook practice that we haven’t seen in this series so far, in that it exists independently of his main screenprinting practice, as a project unto itself. In a recent article, Dave shares with us his ‘Speed Portraits’ sketchbooks and discusses his process in detail. Read the full article on our blog: jacksonsart.com/blog/2022/09/22/inside-the-sketchbook-dave-buonaguidi-aka-real-hackney-dave/?utm_campaign=inside_the_sketchbook_with_dave_buonaguidi&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=youtube_social_organic_shorts_to_blogCheck out the our sketchbooks here: jacksonsart.com/jackson-s-lay-flat-hardcover-sketchbooks?utm_campaign=inside_the_sketchbook_with_dave_buonaguidi&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=youtube_social_organic_shorts_to_ecom
On Location at Coates Willow Jacksons Art 2022-09-23 | Coates is a truly unique family run business that is one of the largest producers of artist charcoal in the world. The willow charcoal production line is steeped in a 200 year history, run on the enthusiasm of its team and the ingenious purpose-made machinery they have invented along the way. Read more about Coates and their process on our blog: jacksonsart.com/blog/2019/12/20/coates-willow-charcoal
Discover the Pencil and Drawing Sale on our website - link in bio Jacksons Art 2022-09-16 | Pencils give plenty of control and are excellent for both delicate and bold marks. Our wide range of pencils includes graphite, watercolour, wax and pastel. Discover the Pencil and Drawing Sale on our website: jacksonsart.com/colour/pencil-drawing
How do you paint en plein air with ever-changing light and weather conditions? Jacksons Art 2022-09-15 | How do you paint with the ever-changing light and weather conditions? We visited Jackson’s writer and practising artist Lisa Takahashi on location to talk about plein air painting. Find out her responses to your questions on our Youtube channel.
Q&A with Lisa Takahashi about Plein Air Painting Jacksons Art 2022-09-15 | We visited Jackson’s writer and practising artist Lisa Takahashi on location to talk about plein air painting. View materials for Plein Air Painting on our website: jacksonsart.com/colour/plein-air.Watch A Guide to Plein Air Painting here: youtube.com/watch?v=9EiPB5MY9cQ
Check out our blog where we explain common art terms in relation to Pastel Painting Jacksons Art 2022-09-14 | Check out our blog for the most recent instalment of the ‘Art Terms Explained’ series. In this article we explain the meaning of certain commonly-used words, phrases and terms in the context of pastel painting. Read the full article on our blog: jacksonsart.com/blog/2022/09/08/art-terms-explained-pastel-painting
Delve inside the Sketchbook of Juliette Losq - read the article on our blog Jacksons Art 2022-09-12 | Juliette Losq's sketchbooks are packed with imagery and ideas that she gathers, cuts into, tears through and paints over, on the journey to develop her final compositions. In a recent article, Juliette discusses her process in detail and shares her practical approach to making the most of her sketchbooks. Read the full article on our blog: jacksonsart.com/blog/2022/08/18/inside-the-sketchbook-juliette-losq
Our Paper Guide offers in-depth advice to help you pick the best paper for your practice Jacksons Art 2022-09-10 | Our Paper Guide consists of over 122 pages about the history of paper, the materials and methods used for making it and how these affect its properties, a glossary of paper terms, and in-depth advice to help you choose the very best paper for your painting, drawing, or printmaking. Check out our Paper Guide on our website: jacksonsart.com/jackson-s-paper-guide
Check out the Paper Sale on our website - link in bio Jacksons Art 2022-09-09 | The paper an artist works with can influence their process and create exciting new outcomes. From robust handmade sheets for vigorous painting techniques, to smooth paper for intricate detail, the possibilities are endless. Discover the Paper Sale on our website: jacksonsart.com/surface/paper-card
Learn how to fix broken Soft Pastel Sticks on our blog - link in bio. Jacksons Art 2022-09-07 | In a recent blog article we outline the different processes that could potentially fix broken pastel sticks, record the results and offer some further hints and tips. Read the article: jacksonsart.com/blog/2022/09/01/is-it-possible-to-repair-broken-soft-pastels
Enjoy this months top blog articles. From screenprinting to sketchbooks - link in bio Jacksons Art 2022-09-05 | Enjoy this month's top blog articles. From screenprinting with Dave Buonaguidi, to delving inside the sketchbook of artist Juliette Losq. Read the full articles on our blog - link in bio.
Da Vinci make world class fine art brushes, both natural and synthetic Jacksons Art 2022-09-02 | Established in Nuremberg, Germany in 1890, Da Vinci make world class fine art brushes, both natural and synthetic. Every brush is handmade, combining traditional craft with modern developments in synthetic brush hair technology. Discover the full range - link in bio.
Read on our blog about the history of Venetian Red and its role in the artist’s palette Jacksons Art 2022-09-01 | Venetian Red is one of many earthy-red colours named after a geographical location. These colours are usually made using synthetic iron oxide pigments, not earth from the regions they are named after, but their names often speak to a historical colour that has been passed down through history. This article focusses on Venetian Red, one of the most common red earths on artist palettes. Read the full article on our blog - link in bio.
Screen Printing with Real Hackney Dave in his Dalston Studio. Watch the full video on our channel Jacksons Art 2022-08-31 | We visited Dave Buonaguidi AKA Real Hackney Dave in his Dalston studio where he creates his infamous screen-printed artworks using Screentec Aqua Art Water-Based Screen Ink. Watch the full process on our Youtube Channel and read further on our blog: jacksonsart.com/blog/2022/08/30/screentec-screenprinting-real-hackney-dave/?utm_campaign=screentec_aqua_art_screenprinting_ink_with_hackney_dave_2022&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=organic%20shorts%20to%20blog
A Guide To Plein Air Painting Jacksons Art 2022-08-30 | This video gives practical advice on what you need to look for when painting outdoors, what you need to prepare and take with you, and how to get the very best from your painting session. Watch the full video on our channel.
Screen Printing with Dave Buonaguidi AKA Real Hackney Dave | Jacksons Art Jacksons Art 2022-08-30 | We visited Dave Buonaguidi AKA Real Hackney Dave in his Dalston studio where he creates his infamous screen printed artworks using Screentec Aqua Art Water-Based Screen Ink. Watch his process below and find out why the Screentec Inks are so integral to his practice.Read the full article on our blog: jacksonsart.com/blog/2022/08/30/screentec-screenprinting-real-hackney-dave/?utm_campaign=screentec_aqua_art_screenprinting_ink_with_hackney_dave_2022&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=description%20to%20blogView Screentec Aqua Art Water-Based Screen Ink on our website: jacksonsart.com/brands/aqua-art?utm_campaign=screentec_aqua_art_screenprinting_ink_with_hackney_dave_2022&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=organic%20video0:00 Introduction 0:33 Preparation 0:43 Clamping Screen to Vacuum Table 0:53 Taping Registration Guides 01:03 Masking Inside Edges of Screen with Tape 01:20 Checking Off-contact, Squeegee and Screen before Printing 01:26 Pouring Fluorescent Pink Screentec Aqua Art Water-Based Screen Ink from the Tub after Mixing Well 01:37 Flooding Screen Before Printing 01:40 Printing First Layer 01:43 Lifting the Screen and Flooding the Open Areas with Ink 01:47 Placing Print in Drying Rack 02:19 Washing Out Screen in Washout Booth with Sponge and Power Hose 02:45 Creating Second Layer Artwork for Paper Cut Stencil 03:00 Tracing Letter Shapes onto Stencil Paper 03:07 Hand Cutting Paper Stencil 03:22 Laying Paper Stencil over First Colour to Register 03:27 Clamping Screen to Vacuum Table for Second Colour 03:30 Taping Registration Guides 03:36 Masking Edges of Print Area after Laying Paper Stencil on top of First Colour 03:47 Pouring the Second Colour- Fluorescent Red Screentec Aqua Art Water-Based Screen Ink 03:51 Flooding Screen 03:58 Printing Second Layer and Thereby Causing the Paper Stencil to Adhere to Screen 04:00 Lifting Screen to Remove Print, Paper Stencil Can be Seen on Underside of Screen 04:15 Placing Print in Drying Rack 04:33 Collecting Excess Ink from Squeegee to Return to Ink Tub 04:43 Cleaning Squeegee 04:56 Removing Tape 05:02 Washing Out Screen 05:05 Stamping Artwork 05:10 Signing Artwork 05:30 Credits#behindthescenes #jacksonsart #printmaking
A Guide to Plein Air Painting | Jacksons Art Jacksons Art 2022-08-25 | A Guide to Plein Air Painting is a practical guide for all artists contemplating their first outdoor painting session.Plein air painting is the act of painting outside, and it came to prominence in the 18th Century, when paint makers began to manufacture tubes of oil paint. This facilitated a greater ease in taking painting gear out of doors in order to capture the ever changing light across the landscape. Today plein air painters face exactly the same challenges as those artists in the 18th Century: how to keep colour mixes vibrant? How to evoke the atmosphere of a scene? What brushes and colours should I work with? How to carry wet paintings home?This film, A Guide to Plein Air Painting, gives practical advice on what you need to look for when painting out of doors, what you need to prepare and take with you, and how to get the very best from your painting session.View materials for Plein Air Painting on our website: jacksonsart.com/colour/plein-air?utm_campaign=guide_to_plein_air_painting&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=description%20to%20ecom00:00 Introduction0:20 The History of Plein Air Painting01:06 How to Prepare for Your Plein Air Painting Session01:11 How to Choose Your Plein Air Painting Location01:58 What Should You Wear for Your Plein Air Painting Session?02:38 What Art Materials Do You Need for Plein Air Painting?02:56 What Easel Do You Recommend for Plein Air Painting?04:03 How to Stop Your Easel From Blowing Over in the Wind04:40 Seating for Your Plein Air Painting Session05:31 Using a Water Pot or Solvent Pot for Rinsing Brushes During Your Plein Air Painting Session06:08 Recommended Palettes for All Plein Air Painters (Oil, Acrylic and Watercolour)6:35 What Watercolour Paints Should You Take on Your Plein Air Painting Trip?07:05 What Oil/acrylic Paints Should You Take on Your Plein Air Painting Trip?07:55 What Brushes to Take on Your Plein Air Painting Session?08:49 How to Carry Paint Tubes09:15 Why a Palette Knife is Best for Mixing Colours During a Plein Air Painting Session09:55 Why Rags Are Useful When Plein Air Painting With Oils or Acrylics10:32 Why a Sea Sponge is Useful When Plein Air Painting With Watercolours10:48 Why Kitchen Roll is Useful for All Plein Air Painting Sessions11:10 How a Carrier Bag Can Keep All Your Plein Air Painting Equipment Clean on the Way Home11:52 How Do You Start a Plein Air Painting?13:46 How Do You Carry Wet Paintings After a Plein Air Painting Session?11:53 How to Start a Plein Air Landscape Painting12:14 How to Use a Viewfinder12:42 What Surface Can You Paint Your Plein Air Painting on?12:59 What Are Oil, Acrylic and Watercolour Blocks?13:50 How to Carry Wet Paintings Home at the End of a Plein Air Painting Session15:43 What Are Canvas Separating Clips?17:23 Credits
Inside the Sketchbook of Juliette Losq Jacksons Art 2022-08-24 | "My sketchbooks are certainly not pretty but they are a useful record of historical, current, and future references and ideas." In this article, artist Juliette Losq shows us her sketchbook, discusses her process in detail and shares her practical approach to making the most of her sketchbooks. Read the full article on the blog: jacksonsart.com/blog/2022/08/18/inside-the-sketchbook-juliette-losq
Jacksons Brushes Jacksons Art 2022-08-19 | We cut out distributors and work with the best brushmakers directly, developing our own unique ranges and offering quality brushes at an excellent price. Check out the full range of Jackson's brushes on our website - link in bio. jacksonsart.com/brands/jackson-s/jackson-s-brushes
You can order your perfect canvas with our Bespoke Canvas Builder Jacksons Art 2022-08-18 | Not only can you order the exact size of canvas you require with our Bespoke Canvas Builder, you can also choose the perfect surface texture - from fine oil primed linen to rough jute, and a range of museum grade wood and aluminium stretcher bars. Find our Bespoke Canvas Builder on our website: jacksonsart.com/bespoke-canvas-builder
Watercolours - Pans or Tubes? Jacksons Art 2022-08-16 | Watercolour painters often ask how to choose which to use. In this article, we help you decide which will work better with how you paint and the advantages and disadvantages of each format. Full article on our blog: jacksonsart.com/blog/2021/11/08/is-watercolour-better-in-pans-or-tubes
Making Oil Paint - a Faster Method Jacksons Art 2022-08-15 | Julie Caves shares her time-saving method for grinding your own oil paint by hand and some advice on creating the best labels for your handmade paint tubes. Read the full article on our blog - link in bio.
Mediums are the key to Water-mixable Oil Paints Jacksons Art 2022-08-09 | This article continues our series on water-mixable oils, looking at how important mediums are for this paint. The general rule in all oil painting is to only use as much medium as you need to get the modification you want - excess medium could make the paint too oily and can cause drying problems or wrinkling. Read the full article on our blog: jacksonsart.com/blog/2020/08/03/mediums-are-the-key-to-water-mixable-oil-paints
Inside The Sketchbook of Evie Hatch Jacksons Art 2022-08-05 | How do you use your sketchbook? Evie Hatch is an artist and writer whose sketchbook practice traverses her investigations into drawing, painting, pigments and paint making, as well as recording day-to-day notes. Read the full article on our blog:jacksonsart.com/blog/2022/07/21/inside-the-sketchbook-evie-hatch
On Location at Schmincke Jacksons Art 2022-08-02 | We travelled to Germany to visit the Schmincke factory, where paint experts work to produce Mussini Resin Oil Colours, Horadam Watercolour, Primacryl Acrylics, and so much more. Watch the full video on our channel.
Getting Started in Oils Jacksons Art 2022-08-01 | Oil painting is a hugely appealing and beguiling medium that has the potential to produce awe inspiring masterpieces as well as inspire them. Following in the footsteps of great Masters of oil painting can feel intimidating, but it needn’t be. In this article, we list the essentials, such as the right paints, brushes and canvas, and suggest some useful additional extras to help you get started on an exciting journey as an oil painter. Read the full article: jacksonsart.com/blog/2021/04/29/oil-painting-for-beginners-what-you-need-to-get-started
On Location at Schmincke | Jacksons Art Jacksons Art 2022-08-01 | Tucked away in an unassuming trading estate in Erkrath, Dusseldorf, lies the operations of one of the world’s most important manufacturers of artist’s colours; Schmincke. Founded over 140 years ago by chemists Hermann Schmincke and Josef Horadam, Schmincke started purely as a supplier of Old Master natural resin oil paints. Today it is a global brand, offering a vast array of high quality professional oil, acrylic, watercolour, pastel and printmaking colours and mediums.We travelled to Germany to visit the Schmincke factory, where paint experts work to produce Mussini Resin Oil Colours, Horadam Watercolour, Primacryl Acrylics, and so much more.0:00 IntroductionSchmincke Horadam Watercolour and Super Granulation Colours0:36 The Oil and Resin Room0:53 The Pigment Room1:17 Mixing the Ingredients2:19 Milling Schmincke Horadam Watercolour2:56 Filling - rows of empty pans are filled with a machine that pours the paint little by little – usually in 4 doses, with 8-14 days waiting time in between each dose 3:29 After each filling, the pans are kept in an oven set to 37 degrees, to ensure the moisture in the paint evaporates evenly3:46 Filling 4:31 Packaging 5:20 The Schmincke Lab - Testing Schmincke Horadam Watercolour and Super Granulation ColoursSchmincke Mussini Oil 5:53 Introduction5:58 The Oil and Resin Room6:28 The Pigment Room7:00 Mixing Schmincke Mussini Oil 8:02 Milling 9:21 Resting 9:38 Filling Schmincke Mussini Oil into Tubes10:21 he Schmincke Lab - Testing Schmincke Mussini Oil Schmincke Soft Pastel11:02 Introduction11:25 Mixing the Ingredients in Kneading Machine12:42 Making and Cutting Soft Pastels13:19 Drying13:31 Packaging13:59 The Schmincke Lab - Testing Schmincke Soft PastelsSchmincke Aero Color Fluid Acrylic Ink14:27 Introduction14:31 Mixing the Ingredients15:14 Filling 15:28 Packaging16:01 The Schmincke Lab - Testing Schmincke Aero Color Fluid Acrylic InkSchmincke Primacryl Artists' Acrylic 16:40 Introduction16:52 Mixing17:12 Filling and Packaging 17:47 The Schmincke Lab - Testing Schmincke Primacryl Artists' AcrylicSchmincke Aqua Bronze Powder18:08 Introduction18:18 Filling 18:43 Packaging Schmincke Aqua Bronze Powder19:00 Credits Read the full article on our blog: jacksonsart.com/blog/2022/08/01/schmincke-factory-on-locationView Schmincke on our website: jacksonsart.com/brands/schmincke#behindthescenes #jacksonsart #schmincke
In the Studio and En Plein Air Jacksons Art 2022-07-29 | From easels to art material storage, lighting solutions to cleaning products, we have the tools and equipment you need to get the best from your studio. You can also browse our range of products for plein air painting, from paints and travel brushes to storage boxes, sundries, and easels. Check out our full range of studio and plein air materials on our website - link in bio.
Recreating Rembrandts Colour Palette with Modern Pigments Jacksons Art 2022-07-28 | We can learn a lot from the works of the Old Masters, and by examining the colours they used we can gain a greater understanding of how they constructed their paintings. This article examines the pigments in Rembrandt’s colour palette and explores modern alternatives for some of the pigments that are no longer used by artists today. Read the full article on our blog: jacksonsart.com/blog/2022/07/15/recreating-rembrandts-colour-palette-with-modern-pigments
Inside The Sketchbook of Evie Hatch Jacksons Art 2022-07-26 | "Sketchbooks are an immediate and vital part of my practice. Everyone has a different relationship with their sketchbooks– different habits, different materials, and different approaches. This is what makes them the most intimate portrait of an artist." Evie Hatch is an artist and writer whose sketchbook practice traverses her investigations into drawing, painting, pigments and paint making, as well as recording day-to-day notes. Read the full article on our blog: jacksonsart.com/blog/2022/07/21/inside-the-sketchbook-evie-hatch
Making Your Own Oil Paint with Jacksons Pigments Jacksons Art 2022-07-25 | Making your own paint can be a meditative process that makes you feel a closer connection to your materials and to the history of painting. In our blog article we look at the fundamental ideas and ways to get started in making your own oil paints. Read the full article on our blog: jacksonsart.com/blog/2022/07/04/making-your-own-oil-paint-with-jacksons-pigments
Caran dAche Jacksons Art 2022-07-22 | Caran d’Ache has a special link to the worlds of design, painting and writing. From its earliest days in 1915 and the official opening of the company in 1924 by Arnold Schweitzer, Caran d’Ache’s development has reflected its passion for the most beautiful materials. Check out the full range on our website: jacksonsart.com/brands/caran-d-ache
Q&A with Markus from Schmincke Jacksons Art 2022-07-21 | Markus Baumgart, Head of Sales and Marketing at Schmincke, visited the Jackson’s Studio and answered some of your questions. You may have enjoyed working with any one, or more, of their impressive ranges – everything from watercolours, oils, acrylics and pastels to printmaking colours. Watch the full interview on our blog: jacksonsart.com/blog/2022/06/27/in-conversation-with-markus-baumgart-of-schmincke
Soft Pastel for Beginners: What you need to get started Jacksons Art 2022-07-20 | Soft pastel offers vibrant colour with an immediacy that allows you to get started with a few sticks of colour and some paper. It is often true that the simplest tools are the most versatile, and soft pastel is certainly a good example of this. From hyperreal pet portraits to vibrant colour field installations, soft pastel is capable of a wide range of textures and effects, with the potential to offer a lifetime’s fascination. In our blog article, we discuss the basics of soft pastel and what you need to get started: jacksonsart.com/blog/2021/06/01/soft-pastel-for-beginners-what-you-need-to-get-started
Recreating Rembrandts Colour Palette with Modern Pigments Jacksons Art 2022-07-19 | Rembrandt’s paintings are characterised by dark browns and black, earthy yellows, and deep reds. These pigments have been identified by technical examination of Rembrandt’s paintings undertaken at the National Gallery, London. The pigments that painters used reflect the world they lived in– Rembrandt’s colour palette was subject to the availability of the time. Modern artists, by comparison, have access to a far greater number of colours. In this article, artist Evie Hatch, has created a Rembrandt-inspired palette, using modern alternatives. Read the full article on our blog: jacksonsart.com/blog/2022/07/15/recreating-rembrandts-colour-palette-with-modern-pigments
