Presidents Letter
JACKSON’S DRAWING SUPPLIES
Jackson’s Drawing Supplies has been, in terms of art supplies, my Aladdin’s cave for over 40 years. I have had some connection with Jacksons for that whole period. My family lived opposite Harry Jackson the founder in the 1960s. I worked at the Subiaco store in my University holidays about 43 years ago. I knew Kevin Jackson who took over the business after his father died and I recently spoke to Michael Boercamp, who is the new owner, and who bought the business from Kevin.
Jackson’s Drawing Supplies has been a supporter of PAWA over the years. The business is now making a special effort to support printmakers by introducing a range of printmaking products and by employing Kathy Borona, who is an accomplished printmaker in her own right.
On 25 September at the Subiaco store, Kathy demonstrated some of the new printmaking products. They included Gamblin relief and etching ink. Also demonstrated were Charbonnel inks, both oil and water based. This latter ink is very adaptable and can be used for both relief and intaglio methods. A copy of the Charbonnel brochure is attached. Jacksons also supply a range of attractive papers which can be used for printmaking, including Arches,BFK Rives, Magnani, Stonehenge and Hahnemuhle. If you want to know whether Jacksons are able to supply products for your particular needs, then you should contact Kathy at the Subiaco store. She will be pleased to hear from you.
Until next time, happy printmaking
Chris Pullin
President
