JGS Watercolours
All JustGoSketching paints are Handcrafted in Cornwall
Pigment
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"I source my pigments from a specialized colorist who ensures quality and consistency. Almost all of the pigments I use are single pigments, which is indicated by their numbers. Additionally, I don't use any fillers or additives in my paints. All paints are hand-mulled in Cornwall, and the Gum Arabic used is Kordofan. Other binder ingredients include Glycerin, honey, synthetic ox gall, and clove oil."
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Making paints
Handcrafted for a unique experience
In order to achieve the desired consistency, dry pigments are usually mulled by hand. However, in large companies, controlled environments make use of stainless steel rollers. When hand-mulling paints, the consistency may vary depending on the pigment used. Earth colors, in particular, produce a beautiful granulation that adds depth to sketches. It is important to appreciate the uniqueness of these variations and keep in mind that quality should always be the top priority.
Cobalt Turquoise
Lemon Yellow
Cobalt Yellow Orange
Yellow Ochre
Ultramarine Blue
Ultramarine Violet
Ultramarine Violet
The Pigment supplier
L. Cornelissen & Son was founded by Louis Cornelissen, a lithographer from Belgium who had been living in Paris until moving to London in 1848 following a period of political unrest. Rumour has it that J.M.W. Turner himself recommended to his friend Louis that London would be a good location to ply his trade. He set up in Drury Lane, specialising in lithographic supplies, bufore moving to Great Queen Street in 1855. As the business evolved, and printing became less of a manual process, the Cornelissen family diversified their stock to include brushes, papers, paints, canvases and gilding materials. By 1881, he was firmly established as an artists' colourman, and in 1884 the business changed its name from Louis Cornelissen to L. Cornelissen & Son.