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    Acrylic Painting

    Acrylic Soak-Stain Painting: Preparation and Methods

    Soak-stain painting is a painting technique famously used in Colour Field painting and Lyrical Abstraction, two types of Abstract Expressionist painting. In this method of applying paint, the ...

    Oct 22nd 2024 by Julie Caves
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    Understanding the Difference Between Michael Harding’s Oil Paint Miracle Mediums

    The Michael Harding Miracle Mediums provide artists with a range of five distinctive products for a solvent-free oil painting practice. With appealing qualities such as being cruelty-free, solvent-free, ...

    Oct 15th 2024 by Louise Reynolds
  • Mediums

    What is the Best Non-Toxic Oil Painting Solvent?

    Non-toxic and low-toxic oil painting solvents are a brilliant solution for anyone with environmental or health concerns considering working with oil paints, yet the choice between products on ...

    Jul 3rd 2024 by Louise Reynolds
  • Drawing

    Review of Jackson’s Pencil Blending Medium

    Jackson’s Pencil Blending Medium is an enticing product for any artist who works with dry media, due to the unique effects it can produce in drawings. From coloured ...

    May 29th 2024 by Louise Reynolds
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    Metallic Effects for Oil Painting With Schmincke Oil Bronze Powders

    Schmincke Oil Bronze Powders are jars of dazzling metallic pigments, ready to be mixed with ease into a versatile paint using the Schmincke Bronze Medium. Designed to be ...

    Apr 25th 2024 by Louise Reynolds
  • Mediums

    Non-Toxic Oil Painting With Michael Harding Miracle Medium

    The new Michael Harding Miracle Medium is an innovative addition to his oil painting product range. The non-toxic formulation gives artists the opportunity to oil paint and clean ...

    Apr 9th 2024 by Louise Reynolds
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    Make Your Own Watercolour Medium From Foraged Tree Gums

    Learn how to make your own watercolour medium from foraged tree gums, from the book Found and Ground: A Practical Guide to Making Your Own Foraged Paints. Throughout ...

    Apr 4th 2024 by Clare McNamara
  • Interviews & Features

    Michael Harding Explains His New Miracle Medium

    Michael Harding developed Miracle Medium as a safer alternative to traditional oil painting solvents like turpentine and white spirit. It can be used both as an oil paint ...

    Mar 18th 2024 by Evie Hatch
  • Mediums

    Artist Review: Michael Harding Oleo Impasto Medium

    Michael Harding Oleo Impasto Medium (PM7) is a gel made from fumed silica and linseed oil which imparts great luminosity, particularly with transparent colours. You can add it ...

    Nov 29th 2023 by Clare McNamara
  • Drawing

    Holbein Artists’ Coloured Pencils and Meltz Pencil Blender

    Holbein Artists’ Coloured Pencils are high-quality coloured pencils featuring a 3.8 mm thick lead. Ideal for drawing, sketching and mixed media work, and manufactured using reliable pigments with ...

    Aug 22nd 2023 by Sarah Dyer
  • Mediums

    Liz M Clarke Reviews Jackson’s Pouring Medium

    We asked abstract painter Liz M Clarke to test the new Jackson’s Pouring Medium to see how it performed for her style of pour painting. Here she shares ...

    Sep 29th 2022 by Clare McNamara
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    Mediums

    Experimenting with Jackson’s Oil Painting Mediums

    Made in the UK, Jackson’s Oil Painting Mediums allow you to truly customise and alter the way your oil paint behaves and looks. From improving flow and transparency ...

    Apr 4th 2022 by Christine Kent
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Indigo is a deep blue dye extracted from the leave Indigo is a deep blue dye extracted from the leaves of a variety of plants. It was not only a dye, but it has also been used as a pigment since ancient times. For centuries, Indigo was a valuable commodity that was traded across the globe, earning it the name ‘Blue Gold’. This article looks at the history of Indigo and its role in art, from Mayan artefacts to 17th-century European oil painting. Read the full article on our blog - link in bio. #indigo #arthistory #pigments #artmaterials
James Hobbs is a London-based artist and author wi James Hobbs is a London-based artist and author with a prolific sketchbook practice. In this Inside the Sketchbook feature, James discusses the mystery behind what draws him to a subject, how his preferred drawing materials have evolved, and the excitement of the blank page. Read the full article on Jackson’s Blog - link in @jacksons_art bio.
 
Filmed by the Jackson’s Team in the Jackson’s Studio. This film features @jameshobbsart
 
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Make a Deep Turquoise by mixing 40% Phthalocyanine Make a Deep Turquoise by mixing 40% Phthalocyanine Blue (PB15), 40% Phthalocyanine Green (PG7) and 20% Titanium White (PW6).
 
Unlock the potential of your paint with our Colour Mixing series. Discover Artist Colour on our website - link in bio. #colourmixing #artmaterials #pigments #painting
JACKSON'S PLEIN AIR DAYS⁠ ⁠ We're hosting a se JACKSON'S PLEIN AIR DAYS⁠
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We're hosting a series of Plein Air Days across the UK, taking place on the 1st Friday of every other month. ⁠
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Artists of all ages and skill levels are invited to experience the magic of making art outdoors. Whether you paint, draw, print, or work with any other medium, everyone is welcome! Connect with fellow artists, share techniques, exchange ideas, and be inspired by the beauty of some of the UK’s most picturesque locations.⁠
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Screen Printing is the process which involves appl Screen Printing is the process which involves applying very thin and even layers of colour onto a surface. The colour is pushed through a fine mesh screen, which is stretched over a square or rectangular frame. An image is made by masking areas of the screen to stop the colour from going through those parts of the screen. This article offers some tips on how to get started with screen print, using basic equipment which is easy to use at home or in a small working area. Read the full article 'Getting Started in Screen Printing Using Paper Stencils' on our blog - link in bio. #screenprinting #printmaking #artmaterials #printing
Based in the US, Speedball have been making high q Based in the US, Speedball have been making high quality printmaking products for over 75 years. Pioneers in the use of water-based inks for printmaking, they have gone on to produce a wide range of inks, mediums, and accessories trusted by professionals and beginners alike. In 2012, they added Akua inks to their range. Discover the Speedball Sale on our website - link in bio. #speedball #akua #printmaking #artmaterials
Pigments have not only been used to make beautiful Pigments have not only been used to make beautiful works of art, they have also been used in the beauty industry for centuries. Learn more about pigments on our website - link in bio.
 
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.
 
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An essential staple for the artist’s studio, Jac An essential staple for the artist’s studio, Jackson’s surfaces include a broad choice of paper products and a comprehensive range of canvas and painting panels, providing a wide selection of supports for techniques of every kind. Discover the Jackson’s Surfaces Sale - link in bio. #surfaces #canvas #paintingpanels #artmaterials
KAWECO PENCILS GIVEAWAY⁠ ⁠ Three winners will KAWECO PENCILS GIVEAWAY⁠
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Three winners will receive two Kaweco pencils.⁠
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Kaweco clutch pencils and calligraphy pens combine classic design with modern functionality, offering long-lasting precision tools ideal for sketching, writing, and expressive lettering. Learn more about Kaweco on our website - link in bio.⁠
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How to enter:⁠
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This Jackson’s competition runs from Thursday 8th May - Thursday 15th May. The winner will be announced on Friday 16th May.⁠
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*BE AWARE OF SCAMMERS⁠
There are a few accounts impersonating ours on Instagram and Facebook. We kindly ask that you do not respond or give any of your details to them. If you are the winner, you will be direct messaged from this Instagram account (jacksons_art). If you are a Facebook winner, you will receive a direct message from us on Facebook. We will never direct you to a link, or ask you to sign up for something, give bank details, in order to receive your prize. Please direct message us on Instagram or Facebook with any questions.⁠
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This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram. The competition is worldwide.⁠
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PRICING YOUR ARTWORK - EXPERT COACHING WEBINAR WIT PRICING YOUR ARTWORK - EXPERT COACHING WEBINAR WITH CLAUDIA KENNAUGH
 
Over the past few months, we asked the Jackson’s community what they wanted to know most about building a career in art. Based on your responses, we’ve created six webinars in collaboration with artist coach Claudia Kennaugh to explore these key topics. Each session is packed with valuable insights to help you grow and succeed as an artist, with a live Q&A where you can ask your own questions.
 
In our webinar on Wednesday 25th June, Claudia will share a four-step guide to pricing your artwork, exploring the key factors that influence pricing, helping you confidently establish or re-evaluate your rates.
 
Come and get involved with your questions or come and listen to learn from fellow artists. We would love to see you there!
 
Tickets are available on the Jackson’s Art website - link in @jacksons_art bio.

Filmed by the Jackson's Team in the Jackson's Studio. This film features Claudia Kennaugh from @artandppl 
 
#artistcoaching #artexpert #artistdevelopment #artmaterials
Priming your canvas with a black gesso instead of Priming your canvas with a black gesso instead of the traditional white can create a sense of depth and add atmosphere and drama to your painting. The paint colours are changed by having a black ground shine through instead of white, so you’ll need to be aware of the transparency and opacity of your oil or acrylic paints. Read the full article 'Using Black Gesso for Depth in Your Painting' on our blog - link in bio. #blackgesso #painting #acrylicpainting #oilpainting #artmaterials
Aquatint is an etching process that allows you to Aquatint is an etching process that allows you to create areas of tone within a print either alone or alongside other forms of mark-making such as hard and soft ground etching, drypoint, and engraving. In this article, printmaking expert Jill Hutton explores affordable ways to use aquatint. Read the full article on our blog - link in bio. #printmaking #aquatint #artmaterials #etching
Make a Deep Pine by mixing 60% Phthalocyanine Gree Make a Deep Pine by mixing 60% Phthalocyanine Green (PG7) and 40% Hansa Yellow Light (PY3).
 
Unlock the potential of your paint with our Colour Mixing series. Discover Artist Colour on our website - link in bio. #colourmixing #artmaterials #pigments #painting
Thank you to those that took the time to enter our Thank you to those that took the time to enter our ⁠Schmincke Primacryl Set Jackson's Art Giveaway.⁠
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One winner has been chosen at random, congratulations to @martabsousa who will receive a Schmincke Primacryl Paint Wooden Box Set. Discover the set on our website - link in bio.⁠
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Kaweco clutch pencils and calligraphy pens combine Kaweco clutch pencils and calligraphy pens combine classic design with modern functionality, offering long-lasting precision tools ideal for sketching, writing, and expressive lettering. Discover the new arrival, Kaweco pens on our website - link in bio. #drawing #pens #artmaterials #calligraphy
Enjoy April's top blog articles. From diving Insid Enjoy April's top blog articles. From diving Inside The Sketchbook of Katja Farin to learning about Afonso Rocha's rich and varied painting practice. Read the full articles on our blog - link in bio. #sketchbooks #watercolours #artprize #pigments
Based in Portland, Oregon, in the US, Gamblin have Based in Portland, Oregon, in the US, Gamblin have been producing premium oil paints, mediums, and printmaking inks since 1980. Their highly researched products address the needs of contemporary artists and are developed in consultation with painters and esteemed art institutions around the world. Discover the Gamblin Sale on our website - link in bio. #gamblin #oilpainting #printmaking #artmaterials
Laura Boswell is a UK-based printmaker and Cranfie Laura Boswell is a UK-based printmaker and Cranfield ambassador known for her traditional Japanese woodblock and linocut techniques. Her work is distinguished by its elegant lines, harmonious colour palettes, and graphic precision.
 
Laura shares her expertise through workshops, online tutorials, and publications, helping artists understand the process of relief printing. Discover Laura’s Artist Insights film and her favourite art supplies at Jackson’s - link in bio. #woodblock #linocut #printmaking #artmaterials
Pens are an indispensable artists’ tool, whether Pens are an indispensable artists’ tool, whether you’re sketching on the move, working with inks, or using them as your primary medium. From vibrant, paint-filled markers and precision fineliners for detailed line work to the beautiful swirls and curls of calligraphy pens, we stock a comprehensive range of pens for all artists. Discover the Pen Sale on our website - link in bio. #pens #markers #sketching #calligraphy #artmaterials
JACKSON’S MAY GIVEAWAY⁠ ⁠ This month two win JACKSON’S MAY GIVEAWAY⁠
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This month two winners will receive a set of Unison Colour Soft Pastels. One winner will receive a Robert Dutton Moorland Set of 36 (slide 2 top set), and the other winner will receive a Gail Sibley Set of 36 (slide 2 bottom set). Unison Colour Soft Pastel Sets are made in Northumberland, UK, and contain only pure pigments. Discover Unison Colour on the Jackson's Art website - link in @jacksons_art bio.⁠
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Jackson’s launched the #ForThoseWhoLoveToPaint giveaway campaign to unite artists through a love of art.⁠
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How to enter the Jackson’s Giveaway:⁠
1. Make an artwork or sketch⁠
2. Tag @jacksons_art and add #ForThoseWhoLoveToPaint to your post.⁠
3. In the comments below, tag a friend who might be interested.⁠
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Your entry can be a work in progress, or a finished artwork. Three winners will be chosen at random, either from Instagram, Facebook or our Facebook Groups.⁠
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You can enter multiple times, but they must be posted on either Instagram, Facebook or our Facebook Groups between Thursday 1st May - Tuesday 27th May. Whether you win or not, tagged artworks may be reposted by Jackson’s, therefore it must be your own artwork and should be an original, high quality image that you enter.⁠
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The winner will be announced by Jackson’s on the Thursday 29th May.⁠
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This Jackson’s giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram. The competition is worldwide.⁠
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BE AWARE OF SCAMMERS⁠
There are a few accounts impersonating ours on Instagram and Facebook. We kindly ask that you do not respond or give any of your details to them. If you are the winner, you will be direct messaged from this Instagram account (jacksons_art). If you are a Facebook winner, you will receive a direct message from us on Facebook. We will never direct you to a link, or ask you to sign up for something, give bank details, in order to receive your prize. Please direct message us on Instagram or Facebook with any questions.⁠
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