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the new black Hermes waterproof pastel paper
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the new Jackson’s sable brushes.
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Monthly Archives: July 2010
Lascaux Colours
We are pleased to now stock at Jackson’s the premium paint range Lascaux from Switzerland. The world renowned artist materials they produce include studio and artists acrylics and mediums, the unusual Sirius watercolours based on a 5-primary colour system, gouache and printmaking tusches (for painting positives to expose photo plates and screens with). I have been looking forward to trying the liquid brush cleaner that I have heard such good things about. They also do an archival multi-purpose fixative, adhesive, canvas primers and acrylic sizing, acrylic modelling paste, varnishes, UV protection sprays, and screenprinting screen filler.
Lascaux artist’s acrylics
-highest pigment load
-buttery, oil paint-like consistency
-for controlled brush and palette knife techniques
-evenly semi-matt finish
-for delicate washes to thick impastos
-excellent handling properties
-excellent lightfastness, age- and lime resistant
-suitable for exterior use
-now with 54 hues
More info on the Lascaux website.
Lascaux Artists Acrylics
Lascaux studio acrylics
The Studio Original Colour range now consists of 50 tones in addition to
8 luminous bronze colours prepared from pure metallic bronzes.
More info on the Lascaux website.
Lascaux Studio Acrylics
Lascaux Acrylic Mediums
Lascaux Sirius watercolours
The Lascaux Sirius® Primary System is based on five primaries instead of the usual three.
More info on the Lascaux website.
Lascaux Sirius Watercolours
Lascaux gouache
Acrylic gouache is not normal gouache. It can be worked on top of without smearing. It is an opaque, matte finish, water-soluble, fluid acrylic that is usually water resistant (not waterproof) when dry. Being opaque and drying to a matte finish is like traditional gouache, being water resistant when dry and adhering well to many surfaces is like acrylic. It uses an acrylic polymer binder. Lascaux is a variation: it is not as water resistant when dry but can be painted over without smearing.
More info on the Lascaux website.
Lascaux Gouache
Lascaux screenprinting mediums
Lascaux tusches for resist printing
Lascaux Screenprinting Mediums and Tusches
Lascaux Primers
Lascaux
Golden Acrylics free white offer
Some artists think that even when you use professional quality paints you can use a cheap white paint because they are all the same. But most artists realise that white is as important as other “colours”. The amount of pigment for tinting strength and coverage varies between the student grade and the professional grade white just as it does with other “colours”. So choose a professional white, it makes a big difference.
We are coming to the end of the Golden Acrylics Free White offer, you can get one of the last of them. Buy 6 of the 60ml Golden Heavy Body colours and request a 150ml titanium white for free (RRP £11.95) while stocks last.
Click here to go to the offer on the Jackson’s Art Website.
Golden Acrylic White Tube
Golden Acrylics Heavy Body, the original line of Golden Artist Acrylics, is known for its exceptionally smooth, thick buttery consistency. It contains the largest assortment of unique pure pigments in a 100% acrylic emulsion vehicle available to the professional artist. These colors offer excellent permanency and lightfastness. There are no fillers, extenders, opacifiers, toners, or dyes added.
Each Heavy Body color is formulated differently depending on the nature of the pigment. Colors that tolerate higher pigment “loads” dry to a more opaque, matte finish. Colors that are more reactive and do not accept high pigment loading dry to a glossy finish and tend to be more transparent. Heavy Body colors contain no additives, such as matting agents, therefore the gloss of each color will be different.
Diana Sable Watercolour Brushes offer
Daler-Rowney Diana Sable Watercolour Brushes are regularly half price at Jackson’s. With this great offer, until August 8th, they are an additional 10% off, for a total of 60% off the list price.
The high quality Diana Kolinsky Sable brush range is created with the finest Kolinsky Sable hair with a unique tapering process to give a full belly, precise point and high degree of spring. The short handle allows a fine touch for precise work.
Click here for the Diana offer at Jackson’s.
Diana Kolinsky Sable Brush
New Books at Jackson's
We have three new books at Jackson’s.
-The Aviation Art of Frank Wootton in Art History and Theory Books.
This collection encompasses the full range of Wootton’s art, from his intense early years as official artist to the RAF during WWII, to the very recent past, including his impressions of Concorde and modern high-tech fighter planes. The book begins with commentary from Wootton on his experiences, illustrated by his line drawings and sketches of the people, vehicles and aircraft that surrounded him. It then goes on to present over 70 exquisite plates splendidly reproduced in full colour. With interesting descriptions of the context of each painting it would also be of interest to military history enthusiasts.
-The Fantasy Illustrators Technique Book: From Creating Characters to Selling Your Work, Learn the Skills of the Professional Fantasy Artist in the General Painting department.
This book has received great reviews and is technique focussed which many people appreciate. Mostly works on paper, there is a small digital section.
-The Paintings of John Yardley by Ron Ranson in the Watercolour Books section.
Ron Ranson presents some of the finest examples of contemporary impressionist painting in this selection of John Yardley’s memorable watercolours. It includes a wide variety of subject matter, from sunlit gardens and Italian piazzas to cool understated interiors, still lifes and flower paintings. Commentary examines the artist’s motivation for painting and his simple yet effective techniques. It showcases 100 plates, splendidly reproduced in full colour, for the enjoyment of art lovers and artists alike.
What I find interesting is that it is not presented as art history. Since a painter has made this book he talks about technique and looks at the works from a maker’s point of view. In the caption for each work he points out different methods of painting or compares compositions.
Click here to go the Books Department at Jackson’s Art Supplies.