I save a lot of money", "A large selection of unusual and best performing items seldom available from other companies. It's small and intimate. Its a must visit for those who have a love of art and to step into the past. I had butterflies in my stomach as he went down in the basement to bring up the wooden box set of 98 tubes still wrapped in plastic from the basement. I was greeted at the door by an elderly gentleman with a charming and beaming smile. Subscribe and receive coupon specials, great promos & VIP offers! I also read that they are many artists favored or prefered choice for when they are painting en plein air or painting outdoors which has always been something I have enjoyed. 
Anecdotally, it is believed that Sennelier gained prominence at this time. Check out this cute little video I found that shows Senneliers process making their honey based watercolors. mail_outline : ventes@magasinsennelier.com, place : 4bis rue de la grande ChaumireParis, Copyright 2019 - Couleurs du Quai Voltaire - All rights sered. This past December Scout and I had the privilege of traveling to Paris, France with his parents to celebrate Christmas. Trained as a chemist, Gustave Sennelier began producing colors for artists, in the form of oil paints, water-colors, and pastels. I get what I need at the lowest prices", "I'm grateful for the high-quality resources that Jerry's provides", Sennelier Extra Soft Pastel Sets utilize a deep and rich history of color! Everything displayed here is an inspiration to paint or draw. Sennnelier has a website that explains more about these techniques, supported by a number of videos demonstrating the use of the products.
Oil paint, specially-made honey-based watercolors, dry and soft pastels in hundreds of different tones, gouaches, acrylics, and colored inks are organized next to pencils, brushes of all sizes, notebooks, and sketch pads aplentymore than thirty-five thousand items in all.
"Art and History Intersect at a Paris Shop", L'exprience d'un artisan de la couleur de l'art, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sennelier&oldid=1067661093, Manufacturing companies established in 1887, Official website different in Wikidata and Wikipedia, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 24 January 2022, at 15:05. Paris quickly stole my heart with its rich art history, delicious food and magical lights at night. GROUP.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&bluhash=1320cdc444011a2a23a6a4d72a89f3ca&w=457&h=457&fit=fillmax&fill=solid&s=b21778b34746729d0fe092f82560cae4)
Charvin: Set of 10 fine oils kit, leather pencil pouch and 2 watercolor sketchbooks. The upstairs is devoted to paper of all sorts, produced from cotton, sisal, bamboo, and papyrus. Over the years, Sennelier has re-worked their formula and added this sweet nectar in not only as a preservative but as an additive that gives incomparable brilliance and smoothness to the paint. Ive clung to my artistic curiosity from a very early age and it took me all the way to, 2020 Mallory McCamy Art, any artwork and images of artwork are sole property of Mallory M. McCamy and may not be reproduced or used for profit without artist's permission, Website Design: April Rose / Photography: Billi Cate Photography, 98 tube set of honey based watercolors in wood box, 12 pan travel set of honey based watercolors, Manet set of 3 round squirrel hair brushes. Degas also patronized this renowned establishment and purchased his famous soft pastels here. I know that I can save money on the best materials at Jerry's", "Jerry's carries all the paper I need for my watercolor. The best part of bringing them all home was thinking about my future customers and how I would get to create for them thoughtfully by using some of the best supplies out there. Great service. It reinforces the longevity of the colors as well as their radiance and luminosity. Une texture onctueuse et homogne, des couleurs riches et clatantes, des tons frais et intenses, une texture proche de la peinture l'huile : l, Boite pastel l'cu SENNELIER - 20 1/2 Pastels l'cu (Carton), Boite pastel l'cu SENNELIER - 30 1/2 Pastels l'cu - Assortis (Carton), Boite pastel l'cu SENNELIER - 30 1/2 Pastels l'cu - Bord de mer (Carton), Boite pastel l'cu SENNELIER - 30 1/2 Pastels l'cu - Paysage (Carton), Boite pastel l'cu SENNELIER - 30 1/2 Pastels l'cu - Paysage urbain (Carton), Boite pastel l'cu SENNELIER - 40 1/2 Pastels l'cu - Assortis (Carton), Boite pastel l'cu SENNELIER - 40 1/2 Pastels l'cu - Portrait (Carton), Boite pastel l'cu SENNELIER - 80 1/2 Pastels l'cu - Assortis (Carton), Boite pastel l'cu SENNELIER - 80 1/2 Pastels l'cu - Plein air (Carton), Boite pastel l'cu SENNELIER - 120 1/2 Pastels l'cu (Carton), Boite aquarelle 12 1/2 godets collection " Quai Voltaire", Etuit aquarelle 8 1/2 godets collection " Quai Voltaire", Boite aquarelle 8 1/2 godets collection " Quai Voltaire", Boite aquarelle Daniel smith inspiration 12 1/2 godets, Peinture acrylique Sennelier Abstract mat, Aquarelle encre E-ZUMI - Peinture japonaise - Godet Gansai - Noir teint, Boite aquarelle SENNELIER Aqua-mini - Extra-fine - 8 1/2 godets + 1 pinceau (Plastique) N131618, Boite aquarelle SENNELIER - Extra-fine - 14 godets entier, Boite aquarelle SENNELIER - Extra-fine - 48 1/2 godets, Boite aquarelle SENNELIER - Extra-fine - 12 1/2 godets, Boite aquarelle SENNELIER - Extra-fine - 12 1/2 godets + 6 offerts, Boite aquarelle SENNELIER - Extra-fine - 24 1/2 godets, Boite pastel l'cu Sennelier - 20 1/2 Pastels l'cu, Boite pastel l'cu Sennelier - 30 1/2 Pastels l'cu - Assortis, Boite pastel l'cu Sennelier - 30 1/2 Pastels l'cu - Bord de mer, Boite pastel l'cu Sennelier - 30 1/2 Pastels l'cu - Paysage, Boite pastel l'cu Sennelier - 30 1/2 Pastels l'cu - Paysage urbain, Boite pastel l'cu Sennelier - 40 1/2 Pastels l'cu - Assortis, Boite pastel l'cu Sennelier - 40 1/2 Pastels l'cu - Portrait, Boite pastel l'cu Sennelier - 80 1/2 Pastels l'cu - Assortis, Boite pastel l'cu Sennelier - 80 1/2 Pastels l'cu - Plein air, Boite pastel l'cu Sennelier - 120 1/2 Pastels l'cu. [1] In addition to the aforementioned Czanne, Gauguin, and Picasso, Vincent van Gogh was also known to have used Sennelier oil paint. 
What was even more enticing to learn was that Sennelier watercolors or laquarelles roots are found in the impressionist school. It is so fun to reminisce when I am back home in my studio and I pick up a pen I got in Portland, Oregon or squeeze a tube of paint I purchased in Calgary, Canada. It is in French, but allows the user to choose an English translation.
Initially, Sennelier sold paints made by various manufacturers; later he chose to produce his own paints using local pigments and binders procured from his travels across Europe. Some types are made in France; others are imported from farther afield, including China, Mexico, Thailand, India, Egypt, Korea, and Nepal. ", "Jerry's makes my love for painting possible. ", "My go-to place to buy quality art supplies. My daughter, the artist, read about this history of this store and knew she wanted to visit it. Aquarelle "Gasai" pour le nihonga, la peinture aquarelle noirs aux tonalits subtiles. The artist can then mix the colors into the preferred medium, creating a range of possibilities. I have made it a habit to always hunt down the local art supply store when we travel to a new city. Sophie Sennelier, the founders great-granddaughter, recalls her ancestors story.
"I have been a loyal customer..it has been a 15 year relationship now.
If Gustave Sennelier didn't stock the color, he would create it for his painters. Extracted from: Timeless Paris: Ateliers, Emporiums, Savoir Faire, by Marin Montagut, Flammarion 2021, a gorgeous book about the treasure troves of Paris, Everything You want to know about france and more, The Good Life France is the leading independent website about all things French from travel to culture, gastronomy to property and practical guides & more, By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies, Red tape blue shutters | cest la vie in France, Great things are done by a series of small things brought together, Follow in the footsteps of Marie-Antoinette in Paris. Gustave Sennelier opened this art supply store in 1887, near the famous Ecole des Beaux-Arts. ", "As a professional artist I use a lot of supplies and I've been shopping at Jerry's since 1996! Everything You Want to Know About France and More Paris is full of secrets, of timeless treasures hidden away in plain sight. Art-supply shops were ubiquitous, and Czanne, Gauguin, and many other artists would shop around in the neighborhood, in search of particular shades of paint.
The range of dry pure pigments offered by the company is quite large, exceeding eighty colors. I was lucky to have his assistance the whole time we were there and got quite flushed when Scout insisted I got a picture with him on our way out (hence my giddy and CHEEZIN grin haha). After scanning the color chart of the rich range of colors I was sold. Vous pouvez vous dsinscrire tout moment en contactant le service client. The shops faade has remained unaltered since the nineteenth century. The company produces a wide range of paint products, including acrylic, oil, watercolor, gouache, oil and soft pastel, india ink, tempera, and other media. I found what I was looking for, got some nice assistance when needed. This exquisite shop which has supplied artists for more than a century including Degas and Cezanne, Picasso and Hockney, is in the 7th arrondissement. I have linked the following supplies :) Sennelier: 98 tube set of honey based watercolors in wood box, 12 pan travel set of honey based watercolors, cold-press paper watercolor block. I picked up a set of their extra fine oil paint (I havent painted with oil since college so one of my new years goals is to dabble back into them) a soft leather pencil pouch, travel sketch book and the accordion fold watercolor sketch book. I know nothing about painting and the kindly gentleman behind the counter was so patient with me explaining the difference in pigments and colors. Sennelier is a French manufacturing company of art materials, mostly famous for its hand selected pigments. Thank you Jerry's! I order all of my gallery supplies & lots of frames! What makes them so special is in fact the honey and that they are made in France. Les encres vgtales de lArtisan Pastellier ont des couleurs dune subtilit incomparable . A simple sketchbook and a box of watercolors are all you need to get started. I went in knowing exactly what I wanted: a set of their honey based watercolors! Picasso wanted colors he could use on any surface, without any special preparation. ", "I draw, paint, sculpt & carve. The next day we made our way to Charvin Arts which was located right around the corner from our hotel. AH!)
During all of this I learned that he was the 3rd generation owner and his great grandfather opened the store in 1887 (and even created and sold Picasso his oil sticks! You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. I bo. I gleamed as he pulled out the honey based watercolor, ranging from 12-48 pan sets, from an antique wood drawer behind the counter. He also helped me pick out a set of 3 Manet, round, squirrel hair brushes to accompany my new set up paints, a Sennelier watercolor cold press paper block, my fist metal palette (I have always used plastic) a Holbein one with 24 basins, and lastly a 12 pan travel set of their honey lAquarelles to dive into the remainder of our trip.
It is impossible to imagine a better location: Maison Sennelier is situated on the Quai Voltaire across from the Muse du Louvreon a site first owned by a paint merchant established in the eighteenth century. I'm hooked on Jerry's!
You can find the photo of my supply haul that I managed to fly and make it home with below. One of my favorite French, impressionistic painters Paul Czanne drew most of his inspiration from nature and set out to reproduce that natural light. Where Artists Shop For The Best Supplies, Values & Service! The interior is filled with old counters, glass cabinets, and oak furnishings that lend their charm to the cavernous treasure trove. Affordable outstanding discounts & better paints!
Anecdotally, it is believed that Sennelier gained prominence at this time. Check out this cute little video I found that shows Senneliers process making their honey based watercolors. mail_outline : ventes@magasinsennelier.com, place : 4bis rue de la grande ChaumireParis, Copyright 2019 - Couleurs du Quai Voltaire - All rights sered. This past December Scout and I had the privilege of traveling to Paris, France with his parents to celebrate Christmas. Trained as a chemist, Gustave Sennelier began producing colors for artists, in the form of oil paints, water-colors, and pastels. I get what I need at the lowest prices", "I'm grateful for the high-quality resources that Jerry's provides", Sennelier Extra Soft Pastel Sets utilize a deep and rich history of color! Everything displayed here is an inspiration to paint or draw. Sennnelier has a website that explains more about these techniques, supported by a number of videos demonstrating the use of the products. Oil paint, specially-made honey-based watercolors, dry and soft pastels in hundreds of different tones, gouaches, acrylics, and colored inks are organized next to pencils, brushes of all sizes, notebooks, and sketch pads aplentymore than thirty-five thousand items in all.
"Art and History Intersect at a Paris Shop", L'exprience d'un artisan de la couleur de l'art, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sennelier&oldid=1067661093, Manufacturing companies established in 1887, Official website different in Wikidata and Wikipedia, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 24 January 2022, at 15:05. Paris quickly stole my heart with its rich art history, delicious food and magical lights at night.
Charvin: Set of 10 fine oils kit, leather pencil pouch and 2 watercolor sketchbooks. The upstairs is devoted to paper of all sorts, produced from cotton, sisal, bamboo, and papyrus. Over the years, Sennelier has re-worked their formula and added this sweet nectar in not only as a preservative but as an additive that gives incomparable brilliance and smoothness to the paint. Ive clung to my artistic curiosity from a very early age and it took me all the way to, 2020 Mallory McCamy Art, any artwork and images of artwork are sole property of Mallory M. McCamy and may not be reproduced or used for profit without artist's permission, Website Design: April Rose / Photography: Billi Cate Photography, 98 tube set of honey based watercolors in wood box, 12 pan travel set of honey based watercolors, Manet set of 3 round squirrel hair brushes. Degas also patronized this renowned establishment and purchased his famous soft pastels here. I know that I can save money on the best materials at Jerry's", "Jerry's carries all the paper I need for my watercolor. The best part of bringing them all home was thinking about my future customers and how I would get to create for them thoughtfully by using some of the best supplies out there. Great service. It reinforces the longevity of the colors as well as their radiance and luminosity. Une texture onctueuse et homogne, des couleurs riches et clatantes, des tons frais et intenses, une texture proche de la peinture l'huile : l, Boite pastel l'cu SENNELIER - 20 1/2 Pastels l'cu (Carton), Boite pastel l'cu SENNELIER - 30 1/2 Pastels l'cu - Assortis (Carton), Boite pastel l'cu SENNELIER - 30 1/2 Pastels l'cu - Bord de mer (Carton), Boite pastel l'cu SENNELIER - 30 1/2 Pastels l'cu - Paysage (Carton), Boite pastel l'cu SENNELIER - 30 1/2 Pastels l'cu - Paysage urbain (Carton), Boite pastel l'cu SENNELIER - 40 1/2 Pastels l'cu - Assortis (Carton), Boite pastel l'cu SENNELIER - 40 1/2 Pastels l'cu - Portrait (Carton), Boite pastel l'cu SENNELIER - 80 1/2 Pastels l'cu - Assortis (Carton), Boite pastel l'cu SENNELIER - 80 1/2 Pastels l'cu - Plein air (Carton), Boite pastel l'cu SENNELIER - 120 1/2 Pastels l'cu (Carton), Boite aquarelle 12 1/2 godets collection " Quai Voltaire", Etuit aquarelle 8 1/2 godets collection " Quai Voltaire", Boite aquarelle 8 1/2 godets collection " Quai Voltaire", Boite aquarelle Daniel smith inspiration 12 1/2 godets, Peinture acrylique Sennelier Abstract mat, Aquarelle encre E-ZUMI - Peinture japonaise - Godet Gansai - Noir teint, Boite aquarelle SENNELIER Aqua-mini - Extra-fine - 8 1/2 godets + 1 pinceau (Plastique) N131618, Boite aquarelle SENNELIER - Extra-fine - 14 godets entier, Boite aquarelle SENNELIER - Extra-fine - 48 1/2 godets, Boite aquarelle SENNELIER - Extra-fine - 12 1/2 godets, Boite aquarelle SENNELIER - Extra-fine - 12 1/2 godets + 6 offerts, Boite aquarelle SENNELIER - Extra-fine - 24 1/2 godets, Boite pastel l'cu Sennelier - 20 1/2 Pastels l'cu, Boite pastel l'cu Sennelier - 30 1/2 Pastels l'cu - Assortis, Boite pastel l'cu Sennelier - 30 1/2 Pastels l'cu - Bord de mer, Boite pastel l'cu Sennelier - 30 1/2 Pastels l'cu - Paysage, Boite pastel l'cu Sennelier - 30 1/2 Pastels l'cu - Paysage urbain, Boite pastel l'cu Sennelier - 40 1/2 Pastels l'cu - Assortis, Boite pastel l'cu Sennelier - 40 1/2 Pastels l'cu - Portrait, Boite pastel l'cu Sennelier - 80 1/2 Pastels l'cu - Assortis, Boite pastel l'cu Sennelier - 80 1/2 Pastels l'cu - Plein air, Boite pastel l'cu Sennelier - 120 1/2 Pastels l'cu. [1] In addition to the aforementioned Czanne, Gauguin, and Picasso, Vincent van Gogh was also known to have used Sennelier oil paint. What was even more enticing to learn was that Sennelier watercolors or laquarelles roots are found in the impressionist school. It is so fun to reminisce when I am back home in my studio and I pick up a pen I got in Portland, Oregon or squeeze a tube of paint I purchased in Calgary, Canada. It is in French, but allows the user to choose an English translation. Initially, Sennelier sold paints made by various manufacturers; later he chose to produce his own paints using local pigments and binders procured from his travels across Europe. Some types are made in France; others are imported from farther afield, including China, Mexico, Thailand, India, Egypt, Korea, and Nepal. ", "Jerry's makes my love for painting possible. ", "My go-to place to buy quality art supplies. My daughter, the artist, read about this history of this store and knew she wanted to visit it. Aquarelle "Gasai" pour le nihonga, la peinture aquarelle noirs aux tonalits subtiles. The artist can then mix the colors into the preferred medium, creating a range of possibilities. I have made it a habit to always hunt down the local art supply store when we travel to a new city. Sophie Sennelier, the founders great-granddaughter, recalls her ancestors story.
"I have been a loyal customer..it has been a 15 year relationship now.
If Gustave Sennelier didn't stock the color, he would create it for his painters. Extracted from: Timeless Paris: Ateliers, Emporiums, Savoir Faire, by Marin Montagut, Flammarion 2021, a gorgeous book about the treasure troves of Paris, Everything You want to know about france and more, The Good Life France is the leading independent website about all things French from travel to culture, gastronomy to property and practical guides & more, By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies, Red tape blue shutters | cest la vie in France, Great things are done by a series of small things brought together, Follow in the footsteps of Marie-Antoinette in Paris. Gustave Sennelier opened this art supply store in 1887, near the famous Ecole des Beaux-Arts. ", "As a professional artist I use a lot of supplies and I've been shopping at Jerry's since 1996! Everything You Want to Know About France and More Paris is full of secrets, of timeless treasures hidden away in plain sight. Art-supply shops were ubiquitous, and Czanne, Gauguin, and many other artists would shop around in the neighborhood, in search of particular shades of paint. The range of dry pure pigments offered by the company is quite large, exceeding eighty colors. I was lucky to have his assistance the whole time we were there and got quite flushed when Scout insisted I got a picture with him on our way out (hence my giddy and CHEEZIN grin haha). After scanning the color chart of the rich range of colors I was sold. Vous pouvez vous dsinscrire tout moment en contactant le service client. The shops faade has remained unaltered since the nineteenth century. The company produces a wide range of paint products, including acrylic, oil, watercolor, gouache, oil and soft pastel, india ink, tempera, and other media. I found what I was looking for, got some nice assistance when needed. This exquisite shop which has supplied artists for more than a century including Degas and Cezanne, Picasso and Hockney, is in the 7th arrondissement. I have linked the following supplies :) Sennelier: 98 tube set of honey based watercolors in wood box, 12 pan travel set of honey based watercolors, cold-press paper watercolor block. I picked up a set of their extra fine oil paint (I havent painted with oil since college so one of my new years goals is to dabble back into them) a soft leather pencil pouch, travel sketch book and the accordion fold watercolor sketch book. I know nothing about painting and the kindly gentleman behind the counter was so patient with me explaining the difference in pigments and colors. Sennelier is a French manufacturing company of art materials, mostly famous for its hand selected pigments. Thank you Jerry's! I order all of my gallery supplies & lots of frames! What makes them so special is in fact the honey and that they are made in France. Les encres vgtales de lArtisan Pastellier ont des couleurs dune subtilit incomparable . A simple sketchbook and a box of watercolors are all you need to get started. I went in knowing exactly what I wanted: a set of their honey based watercolors! Picasso wanted colors he could use on any surface, without any special preparation. ", "I draw, paint, sculpt & carve. The next day we made our way to Charvin Arts which was located right around the corner from our hotel. AH!)
During all of this I learned that he was the 3rd generation owner and his great grandfather opened the store in 1887 (and even created and sold Picasso his oil sticks! You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. I bo. I gleamed as he pulled out the honey based watercolor, ranging from 12-48 pan sets, from an antique wood drawer behind the counter. He also helped me pick out a set of 3 Manet, round, squirrel hair brushes to accompany my new set up paints, a Sennelier watercolor cold press paper block, my fist metal palette (I have always used plastic) a Holbein one with 24 basins, and lastly a 12 pan travel set of their honey lAquarelles to dive into the remainder of our trip.
It is impossible to imagine a better location: Maison Sennelier is situated on the Quai Voltaire across from the Muse du Louvreon a site first owned by a paint merchant established in the eighteenth century. I'm hooked on Jerry's!
You can find the photo of my supply haul that I managed to fly and make it home with below. One of my favorite French, impressionistic painters Paul Czanne drew most of his inspiration from nature and set out to reproduce that natural light. Where Artists Shop For The Best Supplies, Values & Service! The interior is filled with old counters, glass cabinets, and oak furnishings that lend their charm to the cavernous treasure trove. Affordable outstanding discounts & better paints!