ABOUT

THE SMART CHOICE FOR ARTISTS, WITH TRADITION SINCE 1862

LUKAS has, since its foundation in 1862 in Düsseldorf (Germany), been considered the smart choice by artists, offering only the best professional art supplies at a reasonable cost. LUKAS has always had a close relationship with the city's local artists and The Academy of Fine Arts in Düsseldorf who have both helped develop and test new products sending key feedback to improve and evolve the product range.

The brand is named after St Lukas, patron protector of Painters and receives national & international acclaim throughout its production period in Germany and Bracknell, UK.

Over the years, the company compiled an extensive collection of paint recipes, price lists, brochures and material samples. In 2018, the archive was permanently loaned to the Conservation Centre Düsseldorf (Restaurierungszentrum Düsseldorf, Germany), and it is currently undergoing transformation to make it accessible for art technological research.

MISSION

LUKAS - THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND CONSISTENCY OF ART SUPPLIES WITH THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY
Since 1862, LUKAS mission is to keep delivering highly reliable art supplies with uncompromising quality to all painters, restorers and artists alike. Focusing on what really matters for the Artists: the highest quality and consistency with the best value for money.

Lukas Mediums for Acrylic Painting Group

VALUES

LUKAS - PERFORMANCE, RELIABILITY, AFFORDABILITY
Performance - by using the best pigments and binders, Lukas paints are made with the best performance in mind, ensuring the durability of the artworks for many generations.
Reliability - Lukas stands for 160 years of outstanding product quality, trusted and still trusted by famous artists - from Vincent van Gogh to Hanz Georg Baselitz.
Affordability - Lukas stands for high quality at a reasonable price for every artist, from the amateur to the professional.

History

PRODUCTION

The LUKAS brand joined the Daler-Rowney Ltd in 2012/13 and has since manufactured LUKAS products in the UK. Daler-Rowney’s main offices and colour manufacturing are situated in a four and half acre site on the edge of the green belt in Bracknell, Berkshire. This has been the hub of R&D, production and warehousing ever since the company moved from London in 1967 to keep pace with the rapid expansion of business in home and overseas markets. The move continued the company’s presence as a UK manufacturer of colour since 1783. More about Daler-Rowney