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A J Ludlow - Makers of renowned Professional Watercolours and purveyor of Art Materials of distinction for Traditional Global Arts

"The highest quality pure pigment watercolours."

A J Ludlow's high quality Professional Watercolour painting materials are lovingly handmade by a skilled artisan. All our fine-art materials are made in the UK with the best ingredients and finest pigments.

Buy A J Ludlow Professional Watercolour paints

“Finally watercolour paint that’s not in the same boring tubes, with all the problems that go with them, like separation, tubes splitting and pigment drying hard in the tube making it impossible to use.”

Andy J, Cambridge

A J Ludlow Professional Watercolours

Handmade superior watercolour paints

Your questions answered

All A J Ludlow Professional Watercolour paints are permanent, bright and intense and have superior colour strength.

But more importantly they are a joy to paint with.

Collector's "Blanco"

Collector’s “Blanco” is a water-soluble powdered paint, which has been designed to replicate the materials used by the British military to renovate personal webbing equipment.

Formulated to be washable, so it can be easily removed and not be a permanent coating, making it ideal for collectors of militaria, museums, and for use in theatre and film.

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Exciting News - a new "All you need to paint.." watercolour painting set

This A J Ludlow “All you need to paint..” Professional Watercolour painting set is designed for everybody to enjoy painting in watercolour. It has been especially created to help you master the techniques of watercolour, while experiencing the joy of using top-notch fine-art materials. Then, after enjoying the creative experience we are sure this kit will give you, the paintings can be framed and, either given to someone special as a present or displayed in your home, where everyone can enjoy them.

All of the watercolours in this new watercolour painting set are based on pigments with excellent permanence and light fastness, ensuring that the paints’ properties are exceptional. As with all A J Ludlow fine-art materials, these watercolour painting sets are lovingly handmade in the UK by a skilled artisan from the best ingredients and finest pigments.

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Selection of fine-art materials and tools from A J Ludlow, available to buy from the on-line shop.

We stock art materials and tools for Traditional Global Arts

February ARTicle

Ten Important Reasons to Use A J Ludlow Professional Watercolour Paints

This month's ARTicle is packed with information for all watercolourists; whether a seasoned professional or just starting to learn, there is information in abundance for all.

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See what artists are saying about A J Ludlow Professional Watercolours:

Ultramarine Blue Professional Watercolour:

"This ultramarine is a paint I would definitely buy again. The creamy texture of the undiluted paint is so easy to use straight from the bottle. I use a lot of greys mixed from ultramarine and raw sienna and am delighted with the outcome . The colour is beautifully intense ,drying to the same richness as when wet.”

Diana Boanas - Hull

"I have painted monochrome watercolours for many years, ultramarine in particular and am very surprised by the high quality of this product. Since purchasing the paint I have produced two portraits and have found the colour very flexible. It is very intense when applied with little water and easily diluted to produce a fantastic range of light and shade when used wet in wet. I am really pleased to have been introduced to the range of Ludlow colours."

Christopher Medcalf - Lincoln

Charcoal Grey Professional Watercolour:

“Just used the charcoal grey watercolour I purchased from A J Ludlow. Fantastic quality such a small amount goes a long way. Will definitely be investing in more colours”

Jimmy Solo - Cambridge

Impasto Medium

"I enjoyed using Impasto Medium creating 3D effects to my Watercolour Paintings. It is easy to use. I used it with colour and without mixing with colours. I mixed Impasto Medium with different colours, and then applied the colours to my painting with a pallet knife. It's like painting with oil colours. I also used Impasto Medium without mixing with colours, and then applied Watercolours on the dried Impasto Medium area. It gave translucent effect to the painting. It's very enjoyable. I will do more with the Impasto Medium."

Meiru Wei -Cambridge

We at A J Ludlow, are proud to introduce a diverse group of talented watercolourists who use our watercolours and share our passion for excellence in the fine-art materials they use:

Visit the artists who use A J Ludlow Professional Watercolours: