Learn all about how to varnish an oil painting, a water-mixable oil painting or an acrylic painting. A varnish is a coating of resin applied to the surface ...
Dec 13th 2022 by Julie CavesJackson’s Gesso Primer has an exciting new formula which provides a versatile and reliable ground that can be used under both oil and acrylic paints. It ensures the ...
Sep 14th 2022 by Louise ReynoldsWe asked painters Georgia Peskett and Alex Egan to try Plein Air Painting with Jackson’s plein air equipment and materials. Here they take us through their plein air ...
Jul 29th 2022 by Clare McNamaraAs artists, we encounter a vast amount of terminology while researching, reading and talking about our materials. In this instalment of the ‘Art Terms Explained’ series, we explain ...
Jun 28th 2022 by Annie Le SantoMichael Harding has released a new range of Non-Absorbent Acrylic Primers, coming in a variety of colours perfect for priming your surface with a tone of your choice. ...
Jan 17th 2022 by Allan GardnerTwo painters, Fred Ingrams and Mark Jessett tried Jackson’s Artist Acrylic paint to see how it handled when applied to their existing painting practices. Here they share their ...
Nov 23rd 2021 by Clare McNamaraSometimes art terms can be confusing – some words mean more than one thing, or one product can be called two or three different names. A case in ...
Aug 23rd 2021 by Julie CavesYou’ll notice that in our acrylic painting department, there are thousands of paints, mediums and tools available. This reflects the versatility of the medium, and the many techniques ...
Aug 12th 2021 by Lisa TakahashiAcrylic painting papers either have an embossed texture that replicates a canvas weave, or a cold pressed surface identical to watercolour paper. The texture provides resistance, so when ...
Jun 7th 2021 by Lisa TakahashiThis Acrylic Painting Guide aims to give a broad overview of some useful and interesting information about working in this medium. List of Contents What Makes Acrylic Paint So ...
Jun 2nd 2020 by Lisa TakahashiA painting in transparent acrylics or oils on top of a panel covered in gold leaf, or another metal leaf, can glow with a shining light. The procedure ...
May 19th 2020 by Julie CavesUK-based artist Jarvis Brookfield has been painting with acrylics for a number of years, creating dream-like works which celebrate a reverence for nature and the human experience. Jarvis ...
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