Interviews & Features

In Conversation with Dan Hersey and Jim Longman from Unison Colour Soft Pastels

25th October 2021 by   4

Dan Hersey, Chairman and son of Unison Colour founder John Hersey, and Jim Longman, one of their team of makers, visited the Jackson’s Studio to talk about the history of the Northumberland based pastels company, and share the reasons why their pastels are regarded as some of the finest in the world.

In part one, Dan Hersey shares his memories of how the colours of the Northumberland landscape inspired the colours that his father began to make, and talks about how their continued success is founded upon a value of tradition and a passion for colour.

 

In part two, Jim Longman, aka ‘Unison Jim’, talks about the specific treatment required for each and individual colour and the importance of the right hand-rolling technique.

 

 

 

 

You can find Unison Colour Soft Pastels here

 

Watch more about Unison Colour Pastels

Watch Unison Colour On Location

Watch In Conversation with Nina Squire about Unison Colour Pastels

 

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Lisa Takahashi has been a contributor to the blog since 2013 and a Jackson's team member since 2006. Her love of art materials spans oils, watercolours, acrylics and relief print techniques. Alongside her writing she regularly exhibits her artwork, and teaches linocut and painting in Bristol and Somerset.

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Comments
  • Rene Olsen 26 October 2021 at 11:34 am

    Great insight into Unison, the people and the
    process. Thanks for some informative videos
    and text, Lisa!

  • Lisa 26 October 2021 at 12:13 pm

    Thank you for this. This was great!
    Unison are my favorite pastels.

    • Lisa Takahashi 1 November 2021 at 1:01 pm

      Thanks Lisa! We were very happy to welcome Dan and Jim to the studio and have the opportunity to learn more about Unison Colour.

  • Ed Dyer 4 January 2022 at 7:05 pm

    I use Unison pastels for most of my works of
    art. Appreciate the softness /texture of
    application.