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Inside the Sketchbook of Juliette Losq
18 August 2022
How to Make Oil Paint – a Faster Method
11 August 2022
Testing the Willow Wolfe Callia Brushes for Mixed Media
8 August 2022
On Location at Schmincke
1 August 2022
Plein Air Painting with Jackson’s Materials
29 July 2022

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Do you prefer wooden or disposable palettes? New W

Do you prefer wooden or disposable palettes? New Wave Painting Palettes have innovative ergonomic designs that allow artists to use a hand-held palette with comfort. Check out the full range on our website - link in bio. #painting #palettes #disposablepalette #acrylicpainting #artmaterials

What is your favourite thing about charcoal? Made

What is your favourite thing about charcoal? Made in France since 1965, Nitram Fine Art Charcoal is fantastic for creating rich blacks and a wide range of subtle shades. Nitram charcoals are a go-to for professional and amateur artists looking to produce quick sketches or detailed studies. Check out the full range on our website - link in bio. #charcoal #drawing #sketching #shading #artblog #artmaterials

This article continues our series on water-mixable

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 - link in bio. #painting #oilpainting #paintmediums #watermixableoils #artsupplies

Have you tried the Willow Wolfe brushes yet? In ou

Have you tried the Willow Wolfe brushes yet? In our blog article, artist Lois Davidson tested the versatility of the Willow Wolfe Callia synthetic brushes, designed for painting with oil, watercolour and acrylic. Read the full article on our blog - link in bio. #brushes #syntheticbrushes #watercolour #acrylicpainting #oilpainting #painting

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How do you use your inks? Jackson’s Indian Ink i

How do you use your inks? Jackson’s Indian Ink is permanent with an exceptional deep black colour. Suitable for use with a brush, ink pen or airbrush. It is suitable for producing a large variety of artworks and is widely used by designers, calligraphers, artists, and illustrators. Check out the selection on our website - link in bio. #inks #blackink #brushes #airbrush #designers #calligraphy #artist #illustrating

Do you have a favourite Royal Talens product? Foun

Do you have a favourite Royal Talens product? Founded in 1899, Royal Talens is a household name for artists, making fine art materials which are popular across the world. Check out the full range on our website - link in bio. #acrylicpaint #oilpaint #inks #drawing #pastels #artsupplies

Evie Hatch is an artist and writer whose sketchboo

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 - link in bio. #sketchbook #painting #drawing #artblog #artmaterials

Conté crayons are manufactured using natural pigm

Conté crayons are manufactured using natural pigments, clay and a binder, which are then baked after being extruded and dried. They can be held in many ways, which allows for a multitude of different angles. An example is using the “flat edge” of the crayon and varying the pressure. By holding the crayon upright or slightly slanted, fine and accurate lines can be created. Check out the full range - link in bio. #pastels #hardpastels #sketching #drawing #artsupplies

What is your favourite Schmincke product to work w

What is your favourite Schmincke product to work with? 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 blog - link in bio.

What do you want to know about getting started in

What do you want to know about getting started in oils? 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 on our blog - link in bio. #oilpainting #oiloncanvas #painting #paintbrushes #artsupplies

Have a read of this month's top blog articles. Fro

Have a read of this month's top blog articles. From making your own oil paints to taking a look inside the sketchbook of Evie Hatch, you'll be sure to find an article you enjoy. Read the full articles on our blog - link in bio. #artblog #oilpaints #painting #drawing #sketchbook #watercolours #enpleinair

Have you tried painting en plein air? We asked pai

Have you tried painting en plein air? We 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 painting set ups and share their thoughts on using the Jackson’s Pochade Painting Box, Jackson’s Artist Apron as well as Jackson’s Artist Oils, Viewfinders and more. Read the full article on our blog - link in bio. #pleinair #painting #pleinairpainting #artmaterials

Do you prefer working in your studio or out in the

Do you prefer working in your studio or out in the open? 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. #artstudio #pleinair #painting #artmaterials

AUGUST GIVEAWAY This month two winners will recei

AUGUST GIVEAWAY

This month two winners will receive a set of Willow Wolfe brushes.

Set one includes six Seneca synthetic brushes for oil and acrylic and set two includes six Callia brushes for watercolour.

We launched the #forthosewholovetopaint giveaway campaign to unite artists through a love of art.

How to enter:
1. Tag @jacksons_art and add #forthosewholovetopaint to your post
2. In the comments below, tag a friend who might be interested.

Your entry can be a work in progress, or a finished artwork.⁠ ⁠Two winners will be chosen at random, either from Instagram or our Facebook Groups.⁠ ⁠

Entries must be posted on either Instagram or our Facebook Groups between 28th July - 11th August. 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 winners will be announced on the 18th August.
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This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram. The competition is worldwide.

#artgiveaway #artcompetition #artwork #shareyourart #jacksonsartsupplies #artmaterialsgiveaway #giveaway

We can learn a lot from the works of the Old Maste

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 - link in bio. #rembrandt #painting #rembrandtpalette #paintpalette #artblog

"Sketchbooks are an immediate and vital part of my

"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 - link in bio. #sketchbook #painting #drawing #artblog #artmaterials

Those of you that use oil paint, what's your favou

Those of you that use oil paint, what's your favourite thing about working with the medium? 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 - link in bio. #oilpaint #painting #artmaterials #artsupplies #artblog

Coates is a truly unique family run business that

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 the full article on our blog - link in bio. #charcoal #drawing #charcoalproduction #artsupplies #artmaterials

Watercolour pencils are coloured pencils that are

Watercolour pencils are coloured pencils that are water soluble. These convenient and portable little painting tools that can be used alone or with other media, are clean, and are easy to use. Their versatility means you can use a single pencil with many different techniques. Read more about the different methods of using watercolour pencils on our blog - link in bio. #watercolours #drawing #painting #paintingtechniques #artsupplies #artmaterials

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