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An artist's corner with essential tools for artists 🎨

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In the world of art, the right tools can make the difference between an ordinary piece and a masterful artistic creation. That's why I decided to share with you my list of favorite products that are the perfect combination of quality, creativity and ...
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Paints 🎨

The choice of colors for painting on canvas depends on the technique you plan to use. Acrylic paints are an extremely convenient option for quick painting because they dry quickly and mix easily, allowing for a variety of styles and effects, from abs...

 
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If you are an artist who wants to work with paints that are high quality, long lasting and easy to use, I would definitely recommend Jackson's Professional Oil Paints. Whether you're a pro or a hobbyist, these colors will help you achieve brilliant r...
Jackson's : Professional Oil Paint
 
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My favorite choice when it comes to watercolor painting. The colors are extremely pigmented, provide brilliant, sheer tones and blend perfectly. The color quality is outstanding and the durability is fantastic, meaning your works will not lose their ...
Winsor & Newton : Professional Watercolour Paint
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These paints provide excellent value for money and can be used for a variety of painting techniques, from canvas painting to DIY projects.
Acrylic Paint, 22ml Tubes - Set of 60
 
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The crayons blend easily and leave vibrant, smooth marks, making them an excellent choice for artists who want precise and detailed work.
Colored Pencils, Triangle Shaped - Set of 48
 
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The Sennelier Watercolor Paint Set of 48 half panels in an elegant metal case offers an exceptional palette of rich and bright colors. These watercolor paints are highly prized for their transparency, durability and ease of mixing. They are ideal for...
Sennelier : Watercolour Paint : Half Pan : Classic Metal Tin Set of 48

Medium 🎨

Painting mediums are used to adapt colors to different techniques and effects. Acrylic mediums can change the texture, drying time or transparency of acrylic paints, allowing for greater creative possibilities. Oily mediums, such as turpentine oil or...

 
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One of the things I love about Cobra products is their consistency and durability over time. Although they allow for quick drying, the colors remain strong and bright even after drying. Given its long-term durability and quality, this is an excellent...
Royal Talens : Cobra Water Mixable Oil : Quick Drying Medium : 75ml
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Odorless, ideal for working indoors. Powerfully cleans brushes and thins paint without damage. Safe and effective for long-term use. Jackson's Shellsol T is an excellent choice for artists who want a quality, odorless solvent that makes tool work and...
Jackson's : Shellsol T : Odourless Solvent : By Road Parcel Only

Brushes and tools 🎨

The choice of brushes and tools depends on the painting technique and the effect you want to achieve. For acrylic and oil paints, synthetic brushes are great for precise work, while natural brushes hold colors better and allow smooth transitions. For...

 
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Jackson's Procryl brushes series 5551-5554 are my go-to tool for precise and effective painting. These brushes are extremely durable and perfect for all techniques, from acrylics to oils, with soft yet firm bristles that allow for excellent control a...
Jackson's : Procryl Brushes : Series 5551 / 5552 / 5553 / 5554
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High-quality synthetic bristles for precision and long-lasting performance. Color retention and easy application. An ideal choice for professional artists and beginners. If you are looking for brushes that combine superior quality, precision and affo...
Escoda Primera Teijin Synthetic Brushes 4150 / 4160 / 4175
 
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Environmentally friendly and natural. Effective in cleaning brushes of all types of paint. A long-lasting and economical product. It helps preserve tools and extends their life.
Jackson's : Marseille Soap Pellets : 1kg
 
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Extremely durable and flexible. Ideal for mixing and shaping color. Ergonomic design for comfortable handling. R.G.M Palette Knives are an excellent choice for artists looking for precise and durable tools for painting and creating textures.
R.G.M : Palette Knives
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Long-lasting and high-quality glass surface. Long handle for comfortable handling. It helps in mixing colors evenly. Jackson's Long Handle Glass Muller is an excellent tool for artists who want precision and control in the color mixing process.
Jackson's : Long Handle Glass Muller : 9 - 10cm Diameter
 
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Jackson's Glass Palette 30x40 cm is an extremely functional palette that provides a smooth and stable surface for mixing colors. Its solid glass structure allows for easy cleaning, while it has ideal dimensions (30x40 cm) for working in small and med...
Jackson's : Glass Palette : 30x40cm (Apx.12x16in)
 
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Cappelletto Easels are high quality and extremely stable easels, perfect for professional artists and enthusiasts. With elegant design and functionality, these tripods allow easy adjustment and excellent support for working in different painting tech...
Cappelletto : Easels
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Jackson's Wooden Utility Storage Box je funkcionalna i elegantna kutija za odlaganje, izrađena od kvalitetnog bukovog drveta. Sa dimenzijama 36x13x13 cm, pruža dovoljno prostora za organizaciju vaših umetničkih materijala, dok čvrsta konstrukcija gar...
Jackson's : Wooden Utility Storage Box : Beech Wood : 36x13x13cm (Apx.14x5x5in)
 
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Excellent brushes for painting small details in pictures. They help me a lot.
Brushes Watercolor Gouache Painting | Paint Brush Miniature Art Brushes - 10 Pcs - Aliexpress
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Varnishes 🎨

Canvas varnishes are used to protect the final layer of the artwork and preserve the colors. For acrylic and oil paintings, matte, semi-gloss or glossy varnishes provide different effects depending on the desired look. Matte varnishes reduce light re...

 
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Provides long-lasting protection and shine. Ideal for oil paintings, it keeps the colors vibrant. Easy to apply and dry. Jackson's Picture Varnish is an excellent choice for artists who want to keep their oil paintings in top condition, giving them e...
Jackson's : Oil Varnishes : Picture Varnishes
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Canvas, sketchbook and instructions🎨

For painting on canvas, canvases with a fine or medium-rough texture, coated with gesso, are recommended, which allows for better adhesion of the paint. When choosing a canvas, it is important to take into account the technique - acrylic and oil canv...

 
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Jackson's Premium Stretched Cotton Canvas 10 oz is my favorite choice for painting because it provides the perfect balance between strength and flexibility. These canvases are excellently prepared, making them ideal for acrylic and oil paints. Weighi...
Jackson's : Premium Stretched Cotton Canvas : 10 oz
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A high quality paper that is great for sketching. Versatile for a variety of artistic techniques. Durable and strong material. Jackson's Studio Sketchbooks 140gsm are an excellent choice for any artist who wants a reliable and quality base for their ...
Jackson's : Studio Sketchbooks : 140gsm
 
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Jackson's Canvas and Ready-Made Wooden Tray (Float) Frame Sets offer high-quality wooden frames that fit your canvases perfectly. These frames with a modern 'float' design allow the canvas to appear to 'float' inside the frame, giving it an elegant a...
Jackson's : Canvas and Ready-Made Wooden Tray (Float) Frame Sets
 
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The book 'Charles Bargue and Jean-Léon Gérôme: Drawing Course' by Gerald M. Ackerman provides a detailed guide to classical drawing techniques, based on the methods of the two great artists. Ideal for artists of all levels, it offers clear instructio...
Charles Bargue and Jean-Leon Gerome: Drawing Course : Book by Gerald M. Ackerman
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Here's a quick crash course on oil painting. This is a great guide to get you started.
A Crash Course on How to Oil Paint
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This is a quick tutorial on using painting knives that helped me a lot because I didn't know how to use them at first.
Quick Tip 37 - Palette Knife Painting
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Primer 🎨

Primers are used to prepare the surface before painting, ensuring better paint adhesion and a long-lasting result. For canvases, it is recommended to use a gesso primer, which creates a smooth and firm base for acrylic and oil paints. If you are pain...

 
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Provides an excellent base for acrylic paints. It is easy to apply and dries quickly. It increases the durability of the paint and enables better adhesion. Jackson's Acrylic Gesso Primer is perfect for artists who want to achieve a quality result wit...
Jackson's : Acrylic Gesso Primer
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