A. Gallo

A. Gallo Handmade Watercolors have been developed using a contemporary approach to historical color. Made by hand in Assisi, Italy.

 

Oil

Lustrous and versatile, oil paint is made using finely ground pigment particles suspended in drying oils. Choose from over 2,000 variations of colours.

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Acrylic

For reliability and versatility, it’s hard to beat acrylic - no other paint offers as much variety of texture, viscosity, or room for customisation. 

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Watercolour

Fine pigment suspended in a binder, which can be thinned with water. Watercolour dries quickly and is easy to apply using various techniques.

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Pastel

Painting with pastel is the closest thing to painting with pure pigment. Pastels come as oil pastels, soft pastels and hard pastels.

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A. Gallo: Watercolor from the Medieval Town of Assisi, Italy

A. Gallo Handmade Watercolors, crafted in the medieval town of Assisi, Italy, offer a careful blend of tradition and modernity.

Each paint is carefully made by hand using time-honored techniques combined with contemporary innovations. Inspired by medieval manuscript painting, these watercolor paints are created with a deep respect for historical pigments while embracing the advancements of modern color science.

At the heart of A. Gallo’s process is a unique recipe incorporating the finest raw pigments, gum arabic, local honey from Umbria, and rosemary essential oil. These elements are mulled together by hand on a glass slab to ensure the pigments are perfectly ground.

Unlike extruded paints, A. Gallo Watercolors are poured into pans in multiple layers over several weeks. This method prevents air bubbles, cracks, and uneven drying that can occur when a large amount of paint is poured all at once.

A. Gallo’s watercolors activate quickly with water, producing intense, beautiful results that honor the art of traditional paint-making while meeting the demands of contemporary artists. Every color in the range embodies A. Gallo’s dedication to quality and craftsmanship.

For more information about A. Gallo Watercolors, read ‘A Closer Look at Unique Pigments from A. Gallo Watercolors’ on Jackson’s Art Blog.