The use of animal hair in artist brushes has developed over many centuries and, over time, the industry has learnt what hairs are best for each specific application ...
Apr 8th 2020 by Evie HatchArtists are continuing to work in spite of not being able to go to their studios because of the pandemic lockdown. They have adapted their practices and set ...
Mar 30th 2020 by Julie CavesAlizarin crimson (pigment index number PR83) is a synthetic lake pigment which was developed as a replacement for madder lake, a historical pigment used since antiquity. It is ...
Mar 3rd 2020 by Evie HatchA DVD can help you improve your painting and drawing technique at your own pace and around your own schedule. Learn from great teachers in a wide variety ...
Dec 10th 2019 by Julie CavesAt Jackson’s we have over 500 useful and inspiring books for artists to help you get the most out of your painting time and materials. While most of ...
Dec 3rd 2019 by Julie CavesBefore the 19th century, Ultramarine Blue pigment was made with lapis lazuli, a luminous blue mineral mined in Afghanistan. The name derives from the Latin ultra (beyond) and ...
Nov 5th 2019 by Evie HatchEncaustic wax is a historical painting technique where the wax is heated up and painted with. Encaustic paint is a combination of beeswax, pigment and a small amount ...
Oct 11th 2019 by Evie HatchFinding the right easel can make a big difference when working in a studio in a domestic space, such as in a bedroom. When Stephani Twidwell commented on ...
Oct 8th 2019 by Tegen Hager-SuartAvril Scott commented on Jackson’s Smooth Wooden Panels on jacksonart.com, saying they are a perfect base for encaustic painting as they stand up to the heat incredibly well ...
Sep 10th 2019 by Tegen Hager-SuartAs well as being enjoyable, painting outside can do great things for your technique but you need to choose what to include in your plein air set up. ...
May 15th 2019 by Tegen Hager-SuartPerspective Drawing is an ancient drawing method dating back to the early 1400s – the first known picture to make use of linear perspective was Fillipo Brunelleshi’s depiction ...
May 1st 2019 by Debbie ChessellIf you require a particular size or a type of canvas that is not available as a ready-made you may wish to make a custom canvas. Because the ...
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