Alan and I have been have been
using Jo Sonja paints and mediums for many years because of the quality and
coverage.
When I switched from oil paints
(due to allergies to linseed oil) to acrylic-based paints I experimented with
every brand on the market but none could compete with the wonderful colors or
the coverage provided by Jo Sonja's paints. Al uses mostly
the fluid background colors because it's easier to thin and get into tight spots
in his carvings. I fluctuate between those background colors and the
tube paints and often mix them depending on my project. I also love their
iridescent and metallic paints on my gourds.
Jo Sonja has been used by fine
wood carvers for many years and they work great on gourds as well as on wood and
just about any other material.
Jo Sonja Mediums, Finishes and
Sealers
Jo Sonja paints and mediums are
some of the finest quality on the market at a very reasonable price.
I have now separated these
products out into a separate department for ease of shopping. You will now
find all of the
Mediums, Finishes and Sealers in their own shop.
Jo Sonja Paints and mediums are made in the
USA and Australia. Developed to the exacting specifications of Jo Sonja
Jansen, these paints are renowned for opacity as well as their ability to thin
to the most transparent glaze. Jo Sonja Jansen has dedicated her life to making
high quality acrylic paints for Decorative Artists, Tole Painters, Rosemalers,
and Crafters. Alan and I have been using them for many years both on his
woodcarvings and on my gourds and we just love the results.
I carry a variety of Jo Sonja
paints including background colors;
Sample
Sets of background colors, metallic and iridescent paints and Opal Dust.
I will be carrying a variety of Jo
Sonja paints and products but due to limited space while traveling to shows I
have decided to discontinue carrying the tube paints. Please go to
the clearance center
to check out the reduced prices on the tube paints.
Jo Sonja’s
Decorative Painting System developed as a result of collaboration
between innovative paint company, Chroma, and renowned American Folk Artist, Jo Sonja Jansen. The
commitment of both, was the development of a brand that used today’s exciting
technologies to harness the techniques of the past so that a lasting heritage
would be produced for the future. The paints and mediums are made in the
USA and Australia. Developed to the exacting specifications of Jo Sonja
Jansen, these paints are renowned for opacity as well as their ability to thin
to the most transparent glaze. Jo Sonja Jansen has dedicated her life to making
high quality acrylic paints for Decorative Artists, Tole Painters, Rosemalers,
and Crafters.
Jo Sonja has created a
painting system like no other! Using a basic palette of colors you can
create heirloom artwork at a fraction of the cost of using lower quality
craft paints. Jo Sonja's painting system allow you to paint on gourds,
wood, metal, glass, tile, fabric, walls, floors or virtually any surface
using one set of paint. The secret? Jo Sonja's
Artist's Mediums, which allow you to control the paints under a variety of
conditions.
The range of Jo Sonja's
Mediums allow almost limitless technique applications with the one set of
artists' quality paint colors. Forget the need to purchase endless
quantities of paint for different uses - the compact range of Jo Sonja's
Colors is all you ever need.
As a student or a
professional artist,
your work will naturally show improvement when you start using better
quality materials. Your creativity will increase even more after mastering
the various faux finishes and other techniques. Jo Sonja's is the most
comprehensive and versatile decorative painting system in the world. Using
it will open up exciting possibilities for you.
COLOR CHART
For a complete
chart of Jo Sonja
colors click here. IF there is something you want and
we don't carry it please let us know.
Why choose ASTM*
Certified Artists Quality colors
Jo Sonja's Artists' Colors
are used by leading artists around the world and are the only true
professional quality paints available specifically for decorative art.
No special instruction is
necessary to use Jo Sonja's colors, they are not difficult to use.
Artists' quality materials are always easier to use than students' and
craft quality.
Jo Sonja's Artists Colors
are two to three times stronger than bottled craft colors, as well as
being permanent.
For a tutorial on the
decorating please go to the
Gourd Crafts 101 Tutorial
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