Talking about art, techniques and materials.
Posted in Books and Reviews on Nov 12th, 2009
We have a very nice new book written by a fine artist and a lovely man: Painting Boats and Coastal Scenery by Robert Brindley. Boats and coastal scenery have always inspired artists. This book celebrates that inspiration and explains many aspects of painting the coast, from creeks and tidal rivers to bustling beach scenes, boats [...]
Posted in Lovely Compliments! on Nov 12th, 2009
November 11, 2009 Feedback from the web site The web site is excellent – find your catalogue very helpful also – spend a fair amount of time studying it. Relatively new to art and find the supplies much cheaper from you than buying in the stores – also you do smaller quantities which is helpful [...]
Posted in New Products and Special Offers on Nov 9th, 2009
Toison D’Or Soft Pastels from Koh-i-Noor. 24 Assorted Colour Set. Regularly £7.95. We have 14 sets left, selling at £4.95 until we run out.
Posted in New Products and Special Offers on Nov 9th, 2009
3 new sets called Portrait, Plein Air, and Paris Selection, are 30% off until Nov. 10th The Sennelier Extra Soft Pastel Range was developed over 100 years ago by Gustave Sennelier and has continued to evolve into the world’s largest chromatic pastel range. All 525 shades are formulated to give the perfect balance between pigment [...]
Posted in Announcements on Nov 8th, 2009
I hope you have lots of creative friends because they are so much fun! Since many people are starting to think about buying gifts for the holidays I asked some artists what they would like Santa to bring them and here are the results of my short, unscientific survey. I found that these are the [...]
Posted in Announcements, New Products and Special Offers on Nov 5th, 2009
Golden Open Promotion Buy 6 or more tubes of Golden Open Acrylics (or a set of 6 tubes) and get a special trial set of three sample-sized Golden Open acrylic mediums and a DVD. (Value: £15.00) We have a limited number of sets for this offer, and are announcing it only on our blog. Go [...]
Posted in Lovely Compliments! on Nov 3rd, 2009
Dear Jacksons, Your website is excellent, that is why I return to order my materials from you in preference to your competitors, and the materials arrive without problems. Many thanks Regards Jeni Rabjohns www.artalpujarra.com
Posted in Announcements on Nov 2nd, 2009
I was speaking with some artists this weekend who said Jackson’s prices and selection were amazing but that they occasionally find a lower price with another supplier. So they were ordering most of their art supplies from Jackson’s but placing an additional order with someone else to get the cheaper price on the single item. [...]