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Watercolour is fine pigment suspended in a binder, which can be thinned with water. Works can be gentle, washy and light, or bold and full of colour. Watercolour dries quickly, is easy to apply, and is the perfect painting medium if you plan to paint en plein air.
Shop our collection of watercolour supplies, from watercolour paints, inks and watercolour pencils to watercolour paper and watercolour sets, catering for every painting style. You can also find a wide range of watercolour accessories and sundries that support your process from start to finish.
A wide variety of watercolour paints for artists of all levels. Watercolour can be thinned with water and dries quickly.
Made of pure dry watercolour paint in a stick format. Apply wet with a brush or use the stick directly as a drawing implement.
Watersoluble pencils that behave just like watercolour. Achieve sharp lines and watercolour washes all with a single pencil.
Masking fluid and applicator tools for protecting the white of the paper when applying watercolour washes.
Brilliant, saturated, transparent watercolour in a versatile marker pen. Ideal for quick sketching and precision detail.
Concentrated, transparent watercolour inks. Apply with a brush, airbrush, calligraphy pen, and more.
Accessories for watercolour painting, including varnishes, boxes, palettes, fixatives, and erasers.
A versatile and durable surface that allows watercolour to appear at its most luminous. Available in a range of sizes and formats.
Brushes ideal for watercolour, including the finest Kolinsky sables, travel brushes and the latest technology in synthetic brushes.
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Alter the drying time, sheen, texture, or transparency of your paint with a medium, without undermining its structure.
Watercolour Supplies: Popular Questions from Artists
What is Watercolour Painting?
Watercolour painting is the process of creating an artwork with watercolour paint. Watercolour is a medium made by mixing finely ground pigments with a water-soluble binder, typically gum arabic. Known for its transparency, softness, and quick-drying properties, watercolour allows artists to create luminous washes and delicate details.
Watercolour is available in many different formats. These include pencils (sometimes called ‘aquarelle pencils’), inks, sticks, and markers. These mediums enable artists to explore a wide range of techniques, making watercolour a popular choice for both beginners and professionals.
Artists choose watercolour for its fluidity and the transparency it brings to their work. This medium allows for layered colours to build depth and create luminous effects. The softness of watercolour results in gentle transitions and gradients, contributing to a softer appearance in artworks.
Additionally, watercolour mediums like pencils, inks, and sticks offer different application methods while maintaining the medium's characteristic transparency and fluidity. This provides artists with even more creative possibilities.
‘What I love about watercolour is that it often dictates the pace of a painting. You get ready to paint, you start painting, and that’s it. Then you’re on the roller coaster of watercolour. You’ve got to roll with it while it’s wet.
Then it gets to the point where you can’t do anymore. The medium says stop, and that’s it. You can’t really just keep piling on paint to make it better like you can with so many other mediums. I really like that roller coaster and the rhythm of a painting.’ — Tom Shepperd - Watercolour Painter, Teacher, and Co-presenter of the Ask an Artist Podcast.
The use of water-based colour dates back to ancient times, with evidence of water-based paints in Egyptian tombs and other early civilisations. In Europe, watercolour gained prominence during the Renaissance, particularly for manuscripts and botanical illustrations.
Renowned artists like J.M.W. Turner, Albrecht Dürer, and William Blake utilised watercolour in their masterpieces. Over the centuries, the medium has evolved. Today, artists have access to various forms of watercolour, including pencils, sticks, and inks, expanding the ways in which this timeless medium can be used.
At Jackson's Art Supplies, we are committed to providing artists with the finest watercolour art supplies at competitive prices. Our extensive selection includes high quality watercolour paints, pencils, inks, and sticks from leading brands, ensuring that you have access to the best materials for your creative projects.
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