Product Guides – Jackman’s Art Materials

Jackman’s Art Materials Product Guide

Welcome to your complete guide to the art materials we offer at Jackman’s. Whether you're new to watercolour, exploring Indian Inks, or curious about our innovative Crystalline Watercolours, this page will help you choose the right supplies for your creative journey.

🎨 Watercolour Paints

Our artist-grade watercolours are crafted with premium pigments and tested for lightfastness, vibrancy, and flow. We offer:

  • Single-pigment watercolours for clean, predictable mixes
  • 5ml & 14ml tubes
  • Warm and cool primaries to build your perfect palette

👉 Read our Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Watercolour Painting

🖌️ Acrylic Paints

If you’re looking to expand your painting skills into acrylics, our high-quality acrylic paints are perfect for creating bold, vibrant artwork. Some features include:

  • Fast-drying, water-soluble paints
  • Rich pigments for layering and bold strokes
  • Excellent adhesion to various surfaces including canvas, wood, and paper

👉 Read our Beginner’s Guide to Acrylic Painting

🧪 Crystalline Watercolours

Crystalline Watercolours are a unique pigment innovation by Jackman’s. These highly concentrated pigment crystals dissolve in water and offer:

  • Extraordinary vibrancy and transparency
  • Easy storage and long shelf life
  • Versatile use for washes, detail, and special effects

👉 How to Use Crystalline Watercolours

🖋️ Indian Drawing Inks

Our Indian Drawing Inks are rich, intense, and perfect for linework, washes, or calligraphy. Use them with:

  • Dip pens and brushes
  • Water for tonal variation
  • Other Jackman’s products for mixed media effects

👉 Beginner’s Guide to Indian Drawing Inks

🖌️ Brushes & Accessories

We carry high-quality brushes and accessories selected to complement our paints:

  • Brushes: Synthetic and natural options for control and water retention
  • Accessories: Palettes, travel tins and more

📦 Build Your Kit

If you’re not sure where to begin, we recommend starting with:

  • A curated starter set of Crystalline or Traditional Watercolours
  • One high-quality round brush (Size 6 or 8)
  • 300gsm cold-press paper (100% cotton for best results)

👉 See our Beginner’s Watercolour Guide for more suggestions

💬 Need Help Choosing?

We love helping artists find their perfect materials. Feel free to reach out via our contact form or drop us a message on Instagram @jackmansartmaterials.

Start your creative journey with tools that inspire—explore Jackman’s Art Materials today!