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.
MISSION & VALUES
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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. -
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.
Our History
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1862
The company was founded on October 18th by Mr. Kommerzienrat (councillor of commerce) Dr. Franz Schoenfeld. First production facilities were in the Bismarck street.
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1862
Move to the company headquarters in the Adler street – Pempelforter street opposite of the “Düsseldorfer Malkasten” Düsseldorf Paint Box club house (art association). Meeting place of artists in Düsseldorf.
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1900
Introduction of Saint LUKAS in the new logo of the company. St Lukas is the patron protector of the painters – mentioned already in the Middle Ages as the patron of the Dutch Guild of St Lukas. (The logo was designed by Prof. Gebhard, Düsseldorf)
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1907
Kommerzienrat Dr. Franz Schoenfeld transfered the management of the company to his son, Paul Schoenfeld.
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1911
Death of founder Dr. Fr. Schoenfeld, who left his extensive art collection of 150 paintings of the Düsseldorf School of Painting to the museum „Kunstpalast”.
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1919
Dr. Eduard Talbot, the nephew of Paul Schoenfeld, took over the management.
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1943
Destruction of production and office building by bomb explosure. Production continued in the alternative facilities in Forchheim / Ofr. and Viersen. The management remained in Düsseldorf.
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1945
Production began to a modest extent in Düsseldorf-Heerdt again.
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1951
Move to the reconstructed main building at the Adler street – Pempelforter street.
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1955
Death of Dr. Edward Talbot. Christa Talbot took over the management of the company.
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1960
Move into the newly constructed production and office premises in the Harff street 40.
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1964
Development of LUKAS CRYL as first acrylic paint in mainland Europe.
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1987
125 year celebration, the management was taken over by J.H. van Beek as the first external manager.
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1998
Management taken over by Mr. Hubertus Heusgen, the great-great-nephew of the company founder.
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1999
Development of LUKAS Berlin as first water-mixable oil color on the European continent, which is comparable in its properties (consistency, drying and thinning behaviour) with a traditional oil paint.
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2009
Acquisition of the “Nerchau Painting and Artist‘s Paints” in Nerchau close to Leibzig from the Deutschen Amphibolin-Werken (DAW).
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2016
F.I.L.A Group took over the Group Daler-Rowney – LUKAS.
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2018-21
Move of the Warehouse from Düsseldorf to Annonay (France)
Ranges
Whether you’re working with vibrant acrylics, richly pigmented oils, or smooth watercolours, LUKAS offers a comprehensive range designed to support creativity at every level – from beginner to professional.
LUKAS 1862 Oil 200ml
LUKAS 1862 Watercolor Metal Box 24 Half Pan
LUKAS Berlin Water Mixable Oil 37ml
LUKAS Cryl Studio 250ml
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LUKAS 1862 Oil 200ml
For LUKAS 1862 OIL Finest Artists’ oil colors, only selected, unadulterated pigments from the tradition of old masters are used. The incomparable color intensity with the highest lightfastness is ensured by the particularly high concentration of these high-quality artist pigments. The unmistakable, buttery consistency of our top oil color assortment is achieved through the careful […]DISCOVER -
LUKAS 1862 Watercolor Metal Box 24 Half Pan
The LUKAS 1862 Watercolour Metal Box 24 Half Pan Set showcases the finest tradition of German watercolour making, combining historical craftsmanship with modern innovation. This professional set includes twenty-four carefully selected shades – from bright primaries and rich earth tones to soft neutrals and deep darks – offering artists a versatile palette for both expressive […]DISCOVER -
LUKAS Berlin Water Mixable Oil 37ml
LUKAS BERLIN contains only selected pigments of the highest possible authenticity in its class. The high concentration of pigments guarantees an excellent lightfastness and an exceptional color intensity. Modified linseed and sunflower oils in special quality are used as binders. To enable an oil color that is water mixable, without affecting its other characteristics such […]DISCOVER -
LUKAS Cryl Studio 250ml
With LUKAS CRYL STUDIO Fine Artists’ Acrylic color we offer a premium quality color with a great value for money for beginners and users of large quantities – a very high-quality alternative comparable to the acrylic color ranges in professional quality CRYL pastos and CRYL liquid. LUKAS CRYL STUDIO was developed after the newest knowledge […]DISCOVER
