Review of Holbein Artists Gouache Irodori Spring Palette
Holbein have curated four palettes of their Irodori Gouache based around the seasonal nature of Japan, and for the fourth and final post in this series, I had the pleasure of playing with the soft...
View ArticleArtist Review: Da Vinci Casaneo Synthetic Watercolour Brush Size 6
The da Vinci Casaneo Synthetic Watercolour Brush is made from synthetic Kazan squirrel hair and is vegan and animal-friendly. Designed for use with watercolour or fluid acrylics, the Casaneo line...
View ArticleRecreating the Colour Palette of Eric Ravilious
Eric Ravilious (22 July 1903 – 2 September 1942) was a watercolour painter, book illustrator, and wood engraver, whose work traversed the boundaries of fine art and illustration. As well as his famous...
View ArticleArtist Review of Pith Sketchbooks
Pith Sketchbooks are high-quality, sustainable sketchbooks made in Northumberland, England. They use recyclable, biodegradable, and vegan materials wherever possible to create products without causing...
View ArticleIn Conversation With John Cogley, Daniel Smith
We invited John Cogley, the owner and CEO of Daniel Smith, to the Jackson’s London Studio for the latest instalment of our In Conversation series. In this film, he shares insights into the history of...
View ArticleArtist Insights: Shanti Panchal
Shanti Panchal is a watercolour artist who grew up in Gujarat, India and is now based in London. In this Artist Insights film, Shanti shares his story, and how childhood memories of sleeping under...
View ArticleNew Colours Added to Jackson’s Artist Watercolour Range
Jackson’s Artist Watercolours are a range of high quality paints made with pigments that have been carefully selected for their excellence in colour and lightfastness. They match the standards of the...
View ArticleArches Aquarelle: A Traditional Watercolour Paper
Since the company’s historic inception in 1492, Arches Aquarelle papers have consistently been a celebrated artists’ staple. Utilised by greats such as Dürer, Matisse, and Dali, to this day Arches...
View ArticleArtist Review of Jackson’s Watercolour Spiral Bound Pads
Jackson’s Watercolour Spiral Bound Pads are ideal for painting and drawing en plein air. Containing 25 sheets of cold pressed 280gsm gsm paper, they are suitable for watercolour, drawing, and mixed...
View ArticleArtist Insights: Tom Shepherd
Tom Shepherd is a UK-based watercolour painter, teacher, and the co-presenter of the Ask an Artist podcast. In this Artist Insights film, Tom demonstrates his watercolour painting process, explaining...
View ArticleNicholas Phillips: Inspiration and Respite
Nicholas Phillips won the Watercolour Award in the Jackson’s Art Prize this year with his work Boundary Line. In this interview, Nicholas shares a detailed account of his meticulous watercolour...
View ArticleArtist Review of Lascaux Resonance Gold Gouache
Lascaux Resonance Gold Gouache is a unique, highly concentrated, opaque gouache paint, with a thick, gel-like consistency that can be thinned with water, and dries to a rich, satin finish. In this...
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