Available starting in February of 2018, we are pleased to introduce 500 Series Heavyweight Mixed Media pads. At Strathmore, we are extremely proud to be able to provide quality products that meet the ever-changing needs of artists, which is why we have created a new 3-ply grade of product in response! The newest member of the Strathmore Mixed Media® family is an extra heavyweight, 3-ply 100% cotton surface, which is internally sized for wet media while having a durable vellum finish for drawing techniques. This grade is excellent for use with watercolors, gouache, acrylic, graphite, pen and ink, colored pencil, marker, pastel, and collage. The paper can stand up to…

Strathmore has created two new bundle packages of product paired with paint for the 2017 Winter Back-to-School Season. These special offerings are intended to give retailers a unique opportunity to offer great products with easy shopping decisions for beginning artists. Strathmore has paired 300 Series Canvas Paper along with Royal Talens Art Creations® acrylic paint sets for a limited time/while supplies last. Two versions of bundles are available. One bundle pack features 2 pads of 300 Series Canvas Paper white paired with one set of Art Creations 8-color acrylic paint set. The second bundle pack features 1 pad of 300 Series Canvas Paper white, 1 pad of 300 Series Canvas Paper…

Technology, take a step back. A classic solution to keeping tabs on daily tasks is making a noticeable comeback! Physical study guides and planners are on the rise, and a new phenomenon called “bullet journaling” is taking over social media. Websites like Pinterest and Tumblr feature hundreds of thousands of ideas for customizing traditional journals into super-personal planners that keep every detail of life organized. Everyone needs the right tools to make their planner their own, and Zebra Pen has the perfect product!  Zebra Pen’s Mildliner has been available in Japan for years and has been a big hit with the planner community.  There is a huge global demand for this…

FREE 2oz Gamvar | WBTS Buy-Get Promo What’s the promotion? To help drive your foot-traffic and sales, we have put together a special buy-get promotion for you. Artists that shop with participating retailers will receive a FREE 2oz Gamvar Gloss with their purchase of $25 or more in Gamblin materials. This promotion is meant to be run during January and February, while supplies last. How do I participate? Just send an email to retailersupport@gamblincolors.com including your store shipping address, phone number, contact name, and email. At no charge, we’ll send you 25 bottles of 2oz Gamvar Gloss along with a rack sign explaining the buy-get to customers, and a varnishing…

Inspiring the Inner Artist in Everyone! Iconic Art Brand Debuts New Look in the U.S.  Reeves, the iconic British art brand with more than 250 years of heritage, has launched an extensive rebrand to empower everyone to unleash their creativity! Following the global relaunch, Reeves’ debuted the “Show Your Colours” campaign in the U.S. at the September 28 re-launch event in NYC.  Attendees were encouraged to explore their inner artist, no matter where they were on their artistic journey. The event was a true hands-on experience and featured painting rocks at the ReevesRocks station and a custom–designed DIY gallery. At the event guests truly got the chance to show their colors. Reeves has partnered…

Strathmore is excited to introduce new Metallic Sketch Journals, featuring 200 Series Sketch paper inside. With flexible but sturdy 18pt. covers, these journals come in both brushed silver and hammered copper finishes. They are great for on-location sketching and practicing techniques with pencil, charcoal, sketching stick, pastel, and other dry media. They are also great for consumers who want a unique upscale-looking sketch pad to capture their daily notes and ideas. Metallic products continue to trend with consumers, and these new journals allow artists to add some luxury to their daily sketch pads without a large price tag. These “affordable luxury” items include thoughtful details, while keeping economics in mind. These…

Now available through MacPherson’s: Jacquard’s Piñata Alcohol Inks in a 4 oz. size! The Piñata product line and NEW 4 oz. Piñata display both come with 22 colors (including three NEW metallics: Copper, Brass and Pearl), Piñata Clean Up solution and Piñata Clear Extender. When Jacquard launched Piñata Colors in 2002, alcohol inks were virtually unheard of. Since then, this unique category has become extremely popular, especially with artists working on non-porous surfaces like tile, Yupo, metal, glass, plastic, stone, leather, polymer clay and more. That is why Jacquard is offering a new display of 4 oz. inks. Piñata Colors are highly saturated, fast-drying alcohol inks for any hard surface. Indelible and…

Holiday Set Promotions from GOLDEN If you haven’t done so already, be sure to check out the holiday set promotions from GOLDEN. Paint is the perfect holiday gift for artists. With this in mind, GOLDEN is offering a 10% discount on select sets for the 2017 holiday season.  Get up to 60% off on GOLDEN sets featured in the Holiday Buyer’s Guide 2017 through December 31, 2017! Terms: Standard freight. No minimum order. Extra 10% discount. Orders accepted: July 3, 2017 – December 1, 2017. Shipping period: September 18, 2017 – December 8, 2017. Limited MAP Policy Adjustment (US Only): Limit of 40% off from September 18, 2017 – December 31, 2017…

This month’s issue of the respected Colored Pencil Magazine features a glowing review of the world’s newest artist quality line. “…the Derwent Procolour is an excellent pencil that beautifully bridges the gap between Derwent Artist and Derwent Coloursoft… If you like them as much as I do, that purchase will pay off in a lifetime of inspiration.” Read the whole article at the link below, beginning on Page 10: ColoredPencilMag_ProcolourReview

With the new addition of Jacquard’s ‘Jagua Temporary Tattoo Kit’, there are now three body art kits available in the Jacquard Body Art Family; Mehndi Henna Kit, Glitter Body Art Kit and Jagua Temporary Tattoo Kit. Jacquard is now your one stop for premium and specialty body art materials. Jagua and Henna are all-natural and can be mixed together to create a color pallet that ranges from the deep blueish black of Jagua to the warm burnt reddish brown of Henna. Henna is natural colorant made from the dried leaves of the Lawsonia inermis shrub that produces a beautiful orange-brown color.   Henna has been used for thousands of years to…

Classes are starting up again and there are only four weeks left of Gamblin’s Back-to-School Promotion! Take advantage of the deals below to stock up on inventory for a successful back-to-school promotion. The following Gamblin products are on MacPherson’s BTS promotion through September 30. Gamsol – additional 10% off net 1980 Oil Colors – additional 10% off net Solvent-Free Painting Materials – additional 10% off net From all 25 of us at Gamblin, thank you for supporting an independent and American colorhouse. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate contact you MacPherson’s person or to give Gamblin a call at 503-235-1945.

Stillman & Birn is pleased to announce the launch of Nova Series toned paper sketchbooks featuring acid-free fine art papers that are heavyweight (150 gsm/105 lb), robust, and great for mixed media artwork because they are made with both internal and surface sizing.  The series is available in three paper shades (beige, grey and black) and two binding styles (softcover and wirebound). The double sizing offers exceptional wet strength, in addition to the following benefits: Exceptional wet strength. Keeps pigment from penetrating deep into the paper, forcing it to remain high on the surface. As a result, color really pops on this paper. Retards penetration of wet media (bleed through). Therefore, both sides of…

With the shift to digital and screens of varying sizes dominating our daily lives, writing by hand has become an old, treasured past time. The emergence of the recent trend in hand-lettering and journaling shows peoples’ desire to express themselves outside the digital space. Putting pen to paper allows our ideas to flow freely onto the page, and no other pen is better for creative thinking and fluid expression other than the fountain pen. If you are familiar with fountain pens, some may be intimidated by the unique nib or messy cartridge. You don’t have to worry about that with the new Zensations Fountain Pen from ZEBRA Pen. Watch your…

New Videos Reinforce Endless Possibilities with Non-Color Products from GOLDEN – Grounds, Pastes and Mediums This year GOLDEN launched an integrated campaign to give artists a deeper knowledge of gels, pastes, grounds and other non-color products in order to help them unlock the full potential available to them through its complete product line! The initiative included new packaging design, in-store signage and new educational videos for non-color products such as Grounds, Pastes and Mediums. Four new videos have been added to the Video Library that your customers might find interesting and valuable. They can find them here: What, Why & How: GOLDEN Fluid Mediums with Patti Brady Golden Fluid Mediums httpv://vimeo.com/215515403 What,…

Three series sets designed to explore new techniques, from entry to professional. Series 1 – Basics  Acrylic Starter Box Range of colors and brushes for endless possibilities all in one reusable box Sets designed  to explore  new  techniques, from entry to professional. Target Audience Acrylic beginners —  a non-professional artist who has been painting for less than 5 years Range of colors & brushes for endless possibilities Contents: •  1x Basics 75ml – primary red •  1x Basics 75ml – primary blue •  1x Basics 75ml – primary yellow •  1x Basics 75ml – hookers green •  1x Basics 75ml – burnt umber •  1x Basics 75ml – yellow oxide •  1x Basics 75ml – mars black •  2x Basics 75ml – titanium white •  1x Basics 6 short handle brush pack – round 1, round 4, flat 2, fan 4, bright 3, bright 6 BONUS 1 x reusable box + 1x Basics color chart Series 2 – Basics Technique Sets Two technique sets to support beginners interested in moving into sought after  professional  techniques Target Audience Acrylic beginners interested in moving into professional techniques Complementary product (100ml Professional Medium) + bonus booklet with  tips  and  techniques Contents: •  1x Basics 75ml – primary red •  1x Basics 75ml – primary blue •  1x Basics 75ml – primary yellow •  1x Basics 75ml – mars black •  2x Basics 75ml – titanium white Wet on Wet Set •  1x  professional slow-dri blending medium 100ml •  1x Basics brush Building Texture Set •  1x professional  modeling paste  100ml •  1x Basics palette knife BONUS 1x educational booklet Series 3 – Pouring Technique Sets Pouring technique sets with a complementary range of inks and a top-selling medium Target Audience Existing acrylic users interested in new products and techniques Explore pouring techniques with this popular medium Contents: •  1x pouring medium 118ml Primary colors set •  1x ink 30ml – phthalocyanine blue (green shade) •  1x ink 30ml – quinacridone magenta •  1x ink 30ml – yellow medium azo Deep colors set •  1x ink 30ml – turquoise deep •  1x ink 30ml – deep violet •  1x ink 30ml – iridescent bright gold

Introducing the new K-75 Paint Markers from Krink! Inspired by the K-71 Ink Markers, one of Krink’s best-selling styles, the new K-75 Paint Markers combine a familiar valve-action style with high quality paints. The K-75 Paint Markers: 6 popular colors: black, white, silver, red, yellow and sky blue Alcohol-based paint is permanent and opaque Excellent for use on glass, metal, coated paper and painted surfaces 7mm chisel tip writes on most surfaces   The K-75 is a classic style paint marker using safer, alcohol based paints, a unique addition to the paint marker market. Easy-to-use and perfect for crafters and urban artist customers. Be sure to keep an eye on social…

NEW MONTANA HOLOGRAM GLITTER EFFECT SPRAY 400ML This semi-gloss translucent paint is the vehicle base carrying the high quality fine holographic glitter particles for a sensational metallic effect that can add a totally new dimension to all kinds of surfaces. From paper to cardboard, primed canvas, wood, glass, metal, ceramics, porcelain, stone, acrylic and just about any other paintable surface. Once applied, the semi-gloss lacquer layer will have embed a fine distribution of holographic particles over the substrate. The more coats applied, the greater the intensity of the effect. Applying a layer(s) of Montana Gloss Varnish will not only protect the surface of your work, it will also allow more…

Strathmore 400 Series Toned Mixed Media papers are heavyweight, and are in the same warm tan and cool gray colors as Toned Sketch papers. These new papers were launched in March, 2017 in pad formats, and are intended for use specifically with light and dark media. Toned Mixed Media papers also combine the characteristics of a watercolor paper with the finish of a drawing sheet, creating a paper that performs for all wet and dry media. It’s the perfect hybrid of two of Strathmore’s most loved products: 400 Series Toned Sketch and 400 Series Mixed Media. After fantastic consumer response to their Toned Mixed Media pads, Strathmore has expanded the product…

What do you get when painters can ask a paintmaker whatever they want? The Savvy Painter Podcast dedicated an entire show to get your questions answered by the folks at Gamblin. It’s a conversation packed with information that you can use in your studio. Robert Gamblin tackles a color conundrum and explains why white paint is so dang important. Pete and Mary take on questions about pigments, the do’s and dont’s of Cold Wax painting, retouch varnishing, and the shelf-life of oil paints (basically, they last forever). Trust us on this, we know you’ll get at least a few good takeaways from this show. Oh and when you’re done, be…