The Turner Acryl Gouache range includes 150 colours, all of which are opaque and which dry quickly to a matte finish. Once dry, they are water-resistant, which means they can be applied in multiple layers without bleeding. When used with mediums, they can be used on almost any surface, including rock, metal, glass, paper, canvas and wood.

Turner Japanesque colours are an extension to the Turner Acryl Gouache range, inspired by Japanese traditional paintings, or 'Nihonga', which are typically executed on Japanese paper or silk. The Japanesque range includes 69 colours, all of which are opaque, matt acrylic paints with a slightly coarse consistency. This texture is designed to mimic that of traditional Japanese paints, which are made from crushed mineral pigments, shells, corals and even semi-precious stones (like malachite, azurite and cinnabar) in a hide glue binder. You can find out more about Nihonga and the Turner Japanesque colours on the Jackson's Blog.

Instructions for use.

For a uniform finish, please dilute the paint with water to an approximate ration of 2 parts paint to 1 part water for a uniform finish.

It is preferable to use metal, disposable or porcelain palettes, as dry paint may adhere persistently to wooden or plastic palettes. Seal palettes with clingfilm if you are planning to leave paint on them between painting sessions. Any kind of brushes may be used, but remember that the paint will dry waterproof within 15 minutes. To stop this clotting your brushes, dip the brush-head in water regularly throughout the painting session; when not in use, brushes should be stood in water. To clean your brushes at the end of a painting session, dip them in water and wash with soap until the paint softens.