Oil
Lustrous and versatile, oil paint has appealed to artists since the middle ages. Painters from Van Eyck to Hockney have been drawn to its rich sheen and vibrant colour. The paint is made using finely ground pigment particles suspended in drying oils.
Traditional Oil Paint
Rich, lustrous colour that can be squeezed directly from the tube or mixed with mediums to alter consistency and sheen.
Water-mixable Oil Paint
The qualities of traditional oil colour without the need to use solvents. Consistency can be altered with water or water-mixable mediums.
JACKSON'S OIL RANGES
By working directly with the world’s best manufacturers, we’ve developed an extensive range of high-quality, ‘True Value’ art materials.
Oil Bars & Sticks
Traditional oil paint compressed into a stick and encased in wax. Oil sticks allow you to draw onto canvas with bold oil colours.
Mediums & Solvents
Alter the drying time, sheen, texture, or transparency of your paint with a medium, without undermining its structure.
Surfaces
Find the best surface for your technique. Whatever qualities you require, our comprehensive range will help you decide on the right surface for your practice.
Oil Brushes
Oil paint usually works well with stiff hog hair, but the thinner the paint the softer the brush, and the greater the need for good liquid holding capacity.
Oil Grounds
A choice of prepared grounds, including gessoes and primers, that can be applied to surfaces including wood, paper, and canvas.
Tools
This section contains a variety of tools designed to apply paint to substrates in interesting ways, from palette knives to silicone wedges.
Art Sets
Art sets are a great way to try a new medium or brand, or to expand your collection. Sets can cover all the bases and make excellent gifts too.
Books & DVDs
We have over 600 book titles and over 200 DVDs to help inspire and motivate your artistic practice.
Oil Varnishes
A removable picture varnish that gives tough protection, greater depth, and a unified finish to your work.
Oil Gifts
We’ve put together a wide variety of gift ideas for artists of all levels of experience, and catering for all budgets.
