Talking about art, techniques and materials.
Posted in Announcements on Aug 14th, 2010
The team behind Brighton Art Fair is pleased to announce a brand new art event in the Capital; THE PALACE ART FAIR to be held at Fulham Palace, London from 7th – 10th October, 2010. The Palace Art Fair will build on what people like most about the successful Brighton Art Fair, in terms of [...]
Posted in New Products and Special Offers on Aug 9th, 2010
We have started selling ceramic supplies in a big way since we have begun distributing in London for Potterycrafts. Ceramicists have been flocking our way and we are organising our new Ceramics and Sculpture Supplies Department to accommodate the vast selection. We now stock an electric kiln and pottery wheel as well as clays, plasters, [...]
Posted in FAQ on Aug 6th, 2010
Prints Defined There are two kinds of prints: original prints and reproduction prints. Because these two very different things are both called prints there is a lot of confusion about them. An original print is an artwork that was designed to be a print. A matrix was made by the artist that was used to [...]
Posted in Art Technique -Technical on Jul 9th, 2010
I don’t consider my acrylic paintings finished until they are varnished. I find that acrylic paint stays soft and sort of sticky. This means that the surface gets easily damaged because it sticks to anything and bits of paint can even come off. Applying a layer of polymer varnish (acrylic solution varnish) seals it with [...]
Posted in New Products and Special Offers on Jun 28th, 2010
We have just received the two highly regarded John Pike Palettes at Jackson’s. These large sturdy plastic palettes are considered to be among the best palettes for watercolour and acrylic. The John Pike Watercolor Palette: The ultimate in watercolor and acrylic palettes and The John Pike Big Well Palette for use with large brushes. Click [...]
Posted in New Products and Special Offers on Jun 27th, 2010
Just a reminder about the current art materials offers that finish on July 4th: Jackson’s Watercolours full pans and 21ml tubes are an extra 20% off the regular price. Rembrandt Oil Colour is an extra 10% off the new lower price. Winsor Artists Acrylic Brushes Set is 20% off the regular discounted price. Daler-Rowney Brush [...]
Posted in New Products and Special Offers on Jun 25th, 2010
We have a new source for our little natural sea sponges used by many watercolourists. These sponges are a bit larger and can be cut to size if you need smaller ones. There are 6 to 9 in a bag of sponges. The assorted shapes, sizes and textures make these useful tools for lifting colour [...]
Posted in New Products and Special Offers on May 28th, 2010
We have hugely expanded our range of Pebeo brand art materials from France. These include materials for: -silk painting -ceramic painting -glass painting -marbling inks -sculpture casting moulds -clear primed linen canvases Please click on the links above to go to that material on the website.
Posted in Product Information, Favourite Products and Reviews on May 21st, 2010
In addition to our own Jackson’s brand of canvases, paper, mounts, accessories like brush cases and pastel blenders, sculpture supplies, easy-assemble framing, painting mediums and primers, silk cloth, academy easels, and an extensive array of high quality brushes, Jackson’s do paints as well. Jackson’s watercolours, acrylics and oils are all artist quality, comparable quality to [...]
Posted in New Products and Special Offers on May 17th, 2010
Mabef has created some lovely new pochade boxes that we just got into stock at Jackson’s. To introduce them we are offering them at up to 55% off! Click here to go to the offer. Pochade boxes are like a portable art studio. They will carry your paints, palette and brushes to a location and [...]