Talking about art, techniques and materials.
Posted in Announcements on Nov 25th, 2011
In addition to supplying artists with the widest selection of art materials from the economical to the top-of-the-range and at a discounted price, Jackson’s also gives a dependable salary to a few dozen artists. Jackson’s has a main office and shop in Hackney in East London and a shop under the arches of Putney Bridge [...]
Posted in Gifts on Nov 22nd, 2011
Are you looking for small pressies for your fellow students in your art class? Or stocking fillers for creative people? We have some suggestions for little gifts under £5: gem books (small format books) — waterbrushes (to activate coloured pencils on the go) — brush cases — pencil sharpener (with 3 sizes of holes) — [...]
Posted in Product Information, Favourite Products and Reviews on Nov 21st, 2011
Stuck for a gift for your creative person? We have put together a selection of gift suggestions on our website. Gift Ideas for Watercolour Painting Oil Painting Acrylic Painting For Children Drawing Pastel Painting Crafting Printmaking Blank Greetings Cards
Posted in Announcements on Nov 18th, 2011
This week Jackie Garner’s blog is devoted to a 5 day Christmas gift guide for artists. The first two days are art material suggestions.
Posted in Guest Artists on Oct 5th, 2011
My Artist’s Diary by Sarah Orchard Sarah Orchard is in the Salisbury Art Trail 2011 Saturday 8th to Sunday October 16th.
Posted in Exhibitions on Sep 28th, 2011
Putney Artists at the Wandsworth Artists’ Open House The Wandsworth Artists’ Open House takes place on the weekends of 1/2 and 8/9 October 2011 (11am to 6pm) and is the big event in the Putney Artists’ calendar. It gives Putney Artists a chance to sell their work direct to the public from their own homes [...]
Posted in Announcements on Jun 14th, 2011
Jackson’s Art Supplies is located in the north part of the borough of Hackney in East London, on the border of Dalston and Stoke Newington. The borough of Hackney has the highest concentration of artists in Europe. So this makes a fine location! Although Jackson’s is primarily a mail order supplier of art materials if [...]
Posted in Product Information, Favourite Products and Reviews on Jun 8th, 2011
“Amazing ways With Watercolour” is the fastest selling DVD that Townhouse Films have ever done! Well done Jean Haines! She tells all about it on her blog. Her blog has information about her workshops and exhibitions and she also shares painting tips. We stock this popular DVD at Jackson’s.
Posted in New Products and Special Offers on May 25th, 2011
All four types of tube oil colour made by Winsor & Newton are offered at a 35% discount off the rrp until July 19th at Jackson’s. The re-launched oil bars are on offer as well at 30% off until June 14th. Artists’ oil colour Artists’ Oil Colour is unmatched for its purity, quality and reliability [...]
Posted in Books and Reviews on Jan 13th, 2011
“Paint what’s in your heart. It’s never too late to be what you should have always been.” Robert Burridge This is from the “advice from professional artists” section in the book Finding Your Visual Voice: A Painter’s Guide to Developing an Artistic Style. Lots of different artists have shared some great thoughts. I have been [...]